Established educational facility for sale (owing to recent closure)

Fully fitted and operational school premises to include all fixtures and fittings (as required)

Low maintenance former commercial buildings in excellent condition

Onsite car parking for 15 vehicles.

Useful and versatile play space /sports facility.

Suitable for special educational needs operation.

Outline planning permission approved in 2022 for residential redevelopment—time expired.

Location

The subject property is located on the southern side of Larchcroft Road within an expanding and sought-after part of north-east Ipswich. The property is located in an almost exclusively residential area and there are no parking restrictions in Larchcroft Road. The location is extremely close to the substantial Henley Gate residential development being undertaken by Crest Nicholson and other major house builders where there are plans to develop significant housing provision over the next five to ten years.

Directions

From the A1156 (Norwich Road) heading south into Ipswich, turn left into Ashcroft Road, then right into Larchcroft Road.  The entrance to the premises is on the right hand side.

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Description

The subject property comprises former commercial buildings of mainly brick construction arranged under a series of mainly flat roofs on ground and part first floors.  The property backs onto the railway line, and is in a largely residential area. The property was adapted from office/warehouse uses many years ago by the Plymouth Brethren for educational purposes. The overall site includes a fully fenced, purpose-built multipurpose, hard-surfaced sports facility and the site also includes security gates and on-site car parking for around 15 vehicles. 

Internally the property provides excellent standard of classrooms, kitchens, WCs and all ancillary facilities and also benefits from double glazing, carpeting and full gas fired central heating.  Fixtures and fittings can be included within the sale as required.

Accommodation

The subject property provides the following approximate accommodation:

Description                                                             Sqm                     Sq ft
Ground floor classroom                                         72.6                     781.5
Ground floor office                                                  3.4                      36.6
Ground floor reception / entrance                         22.4                    241.1
Ground floor office                                                   4.3                      46.3
Ground floor classroom                                          22.6                     243.3
Ground floor classroom                                         158.2                 1,702.8
Ground floor office                                                    7.3                      78.6
Ground floor internal storage                                    9.7                    104.4
First floor classroom                                                   12                     129.2
First floor office                                                        24.8                     266.9
First floor classroom                                                 32.2                     346.6
First floor internal storage                                          0.6                         6.5
First floor classroom                                                 79.6                      856.8
Ground floor portable building                              105.5                   1,135.6
Total                                                                    555.2 sqm             5,976.1 sq ft

Planning

The property has established use and was granted full planning permission for change of use to an independent school, including retention of steel-clad Portakabin and minor alterations by reference IP/04/01274/FUL. We understand the property has been in continuous use for educational purposes since that date. A detailed breakdown of the planning applications is set out in the particulars.

Title

We understand the entire property is owned freehold in accordance with the attached plan and we have assumed that the property has full and marketable title and will be sold with vacant possession.

Rates

The property is assessed for business rates as School & Premises

Rateable Value £29,250. 

We are not aware whether this has been Appealed but this assessment remains valid for April 2026 onwards.

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected.

Energy Performance Certificate

84 D

Local Authority

Ipswich Borough Council 

Legal Costs

Each party to pay their own legal costs.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment with the agent.

NOTES

1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

December 2025