High Street, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6

An Attractive Listed Period Office Building. The Net Internal Area of the property is approximately 94.91sqm (1,022sqft). The property is situated on the High Street of Needham Market.

LOCATION
The property is situated on the High Street of the small town of Needham Market approximately 3.7 miles east south of Stowmarket and about 8.5 miles west north of the county town of Ipswich. Needham Market benefits from specialist shops, pubs, takeaways, community centre, primary school and Needham Lake family play area and walks. There is good access to the A14 and the railway station at Needham Market offers a link to mainline services to London Liverpool Street.

DESCRIPTION
Attractive former bank house Grade II listed and believed to be date from the early 17th century. The Net Internal Area of the property is approximately 94.91sqm (1,022sqft).

ACCOMODATION
On the ground floor there is an entrance lobby, three offices, safe store room, kitchen and WC/Shower Room. On the first floor there is a landing area, office and meeting room. There are stairs from the landing to the second-floor attic space. Outside there is an enclosed rear yard and range of outbuildings with access onto Coddenham Road.

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is available by Private Treaty. The Vendors reserve the right to invite best offers.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Suffolk District Council.

BUSINESS RATES
Rateable Value: £10,250 RV 2023
Payable Rates: £5,114.75 per annum
The rates payable are based on the current UBR of £0.499.
Small business rates relief may be available providing up to 100% exemption. All interested parties should make their own enquiries with Mid Suffolk District Council regarding their rates liability.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
Exempt – 2 High Street is Grade II listed.

BOADBAND SPEED
Download speed up to 1,000 mbps (Ofcom, 2025)
Upload speed up to 1,000 mbps (Ofcom, 2025)

MOBILE COVERAGE
Indoor – Likely – EE (Ofcom, 2025)
Outdoor – Likely – EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone (Ofcom, 2025)

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating, computer ducting to principal offices. We have not tested any of the services or appliances.

PLANNING
The property has a long-established use for planning as offices. However, planning consent was granted in May 2021 for conversion to residential use although this has now lapsed. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Mid Suffolk District Council in this respect.

AGENT’S NOTE
• 2 High Street is Grade II listed and the property is within the conservation area.
• The current business is unaffected. We understand they are relocating to new premises.
• Property particulars prepared May 2025

VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Strictly by appointment only. To arrange a viewing or for further information please see attached property particulars.