Crowfield, Ipswich, Suffolk

An opportunity to acquire a former Baptist chapel together with a detached hall, extending to approximately 2,930 sq. ft (272 sq. m) in total, set within a site of approximately 0.48 acres. 

Potential for alternative uses, subject to planning.

For sale by timed online auction—19 May 2026

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Unconditional Timed Online Auction on 19 May 2026 and on the assumption the property reaches the reserve price, exchange of contracts will take place upon the fall of the electronic gavel with completion occurring 20 working days thereafter. For details of how to bid please read our Online Auction Buying Guide.

The vendor’s solicitor has prepared an Auction Legal Pack. This is available to view online and interested parties should register online to receive updates. If you are viewing a hard set of these particulars or via Rightmove or alike please visit the Online Property Auctions section of Clarke and Simpson ’s website to Watch, Register and Bid.

Seller’s Solicitors

The seller’s solicitors are Wellers Law Group; 65 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 2AD. For the attention of Isabella Pavitt, email: isabella. . We recommend that interested parties instruct their solicitor to make any additional enquiries prior to the auction. 

Location

The property is located in the village of Crowfield, a rural but accessible Suffolk village situated approximately 7 miles north of Ipswich. Ipswich provides a wide range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities, including mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street.

The property lies broadly between Ipswich and the well-regarded village of Debenham, known for its schools and local amenities. The nearby village of Coddenham, approximately 2 miles away, provides a village shop and café.

There is convenient access to the A140, which in turn connects to the A14, providing good road links to the A12 to the south and the A1(M) to the north.

Directions

On entering the village from Pettaugh, follow Ipswich Way. Continue onto Debenham Road/Stone Street for approximately 1.9 miles, where the Chapel will be found on the right hand side. 

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Description 

The property comprises a former Baptist chapel, believed to date from around 1868, together with a detached hall, set within a single site.

The chapel provides character accommodation including a main worship area with gallery, together with ancillary accommodation including a meeting room, kitchen, boiler room and WC facilities. The chapel extends to approximately 1,750 sq. ft (163 sq. m).

The detached hall comprises a single-storey building providing a large open-plan hall together with kitchen and WC facilities, extending to approximately 1,180 sq. ft (110 sq. m).

Outside

The property is set within a site extending to approximately 0.48 acres, comprising a combination of lawned areas and a gravelled parking area.

The site provides a good degree of separation between the chapel and hall buildings, together with potential for reconfiguration, subject to planning.

Planning

We understand the property currently benefits from Use Class F1 (Learning and Non-Residential Institutions).

The property may offer potential for alternative uses, including residential conversion or redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority.

Overage

The sale will be subject to an overage provision. Further details are available within the Auction Legal Pack.

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.

3. In the unlikely situation of our client considering an offer prior to auction, a premium price would have to be put forward and the purchaser would be required to sign the contract and put down a 10% deposit and pay the Buyers Administration Charge, well in advance of the auction date.  An offer will not be considered unless a potential buyer has read the legal pack and is in a position to immediately sign the contract.  The seller is under no obligation to accept such an offer.   It should be noted that Clarke and Simpson cannot keep all interested parties updated and at times will be instructed to accept an offer and exchange contracts without going back to any other parties first.  

4.  Additional fees:  Buyers Administration Charge  - £1,200 including VAT (see Buying Guide).  Disbursements - please see the Legal Pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser upon completion. 

5. The guide price is an indication of the sellers minimum expectations.  This is not necessarily the figure that the property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction.  The property will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we will expect to be set within the guide range of no more than 10% above a single figure guide.  

April 2026