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Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk

Key features

  • PRIME RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE IN CENTRAL FELIXSTOWE
  • CLOSE TO THE SEA
  • SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
  • PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR MIXED USE SCHEME

Description

A rarely available residential development site in the town centre of Felixstowe, located near the sea. The expected renewal of a previous planning permission for seven houses comprising five terraced and a pair of semi detached houses is now being awaited.

The site is shown edged red on the site plan for identification purposes only.

The auction room was constructed in 1954 with a portal steel frame and has been used as an auction house for many years.
 

LOCATION Felixstowe is the UK's largest container port and a popular seaside resort with a population of approximately 30,000.
The site is prominently located in the town centre on the corner of Orwell Road and Leopold Road. The town centre is within a short distance and offers a wide range of shopping facilitates, restaurants, banks and other amenities. Felixstowe seafront is within walking distance.  

SERVICES It is understood that mains drainage, water, gas and electricity supplies are currently connected to the site. All interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility company in connection with the availability and compacity of all services.  

LOCAL AUTHORITY East Suffolk Coastal, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1RT. Telephone .  

PLANNING INFORMATION Go to the East Suffolk Council planning portal and search with following references.

Reference DC/24/1020/OUT

Application Received Tue 19 Mar 2024

Application Validated Tue 19 Mar 2024

Address Diamond Mills Auction House Orwell Road Felixstowe IP11 7DD

Proposal Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - Demolition of Auction House and erection of 7 dwellings
Status Permitted

Decision Application Permitted

Decision Issued Date Fri 06 Dec 2024

Approval of Reserved Matters on planning permission DC/20/4389/OUT- Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - Demolition of Auction House and erection of 7 dwellings
Diamond Mills Auction House Orwell Road Felixstowe Suffolk

Ref. No: DC/21/3014/ARM | Validated: Mon 05 Jul 2021 | Status: Permitted

Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - Demolition of Auction House and erection of 7 dwellings
Diamond Mills Auction House Orwell Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7DD

Ref. No: DC/20/4389/OUT | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Permitted

Demolition of existing Auction House to create a new mixed use development comprising; 3 No ground floor commercial units and 9 No self contained apartments at first and second floor levels. Site works includes under-croft parking and first floor courtyard landscaped terrace.
Orwell Hall Orwell Road Felixstowe

Ref. No: DC/18/1267/FUL | Validated: Mon 09 Jul 2018 | Status: Permitted

A copy of the planning permission can be obtained upon request.  

CIL TAX To be confirmed with the local authority. 

ESTATE AGENTS ACT 1979 In accordance with the Estate Agency Act 1979 we confirm that the property is owned by the partnership of Diamond Mills & Co Estate Agents and Auctioneers. 
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Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk

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About Diamond Mills & Co, Felixstowe

117 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BL
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Diamond Mills is an independent firm of Estate Agents, Valuers and Auctioneers with links to the town dating back over 100 years. The senior partner of the company is Nigel Papworth, FRICS, who has been an Estate Agent in Felixstowe for over 42 years.

Today, the company is the longest established Estate Agency in Felixstowe and operates from a large prominent central premises at 117 Hamilton Road, which is Felixstowe's main shopping thoroughfare. Our further professional services include an R.I.C.S. (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential and Commercial Sales, Residential and Commercial Lettings & Property Management Department with the highly experienced Property Manager Jackie Storey heading the team alongside Amanda Newman and Jess Blythe.

We have a wealth of experience and local knowledge and can prepare a special individual marketing strategy for your property. Using the latest Estate Agency software gives us the ability to quickly contact applicants via email, texting, telephone calls and to pass on their feedback to our vendors immediately.

We believe that we go far beyond what is expected from an Estate Agent and make extra efforts to sell your property and see the transaction through to completion even if this involves out of hours time and effort. Our team of qualified professionals is one of the largest in the town, we are highly motivated and dedicated to providing an efficient and personal customer service.

The Residential Sales team of Diamond Mills boasting vast experience and vital local knowledge is led by Charlie Papworth, and consists of Torquil MacLeod and Alan Boyle. In the addition to the latest Estate Agent technology and presentation we provide internet advertising on Rightmove, Zoopla and our own optimized website. Keeping up with the times and having a strong online presence is paramount to success in this modern day and age.

For any advice regarding Residential or Commercial property in the Felixstowe area, please call our office on 01394-282281 or call in and see us at our large central premises at 117 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe IP11 7BL.

Come on in and see us, we will be delighted to welcome you.

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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Diamond Mills & Co, Felixstowe on 01394 331695.

*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

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