Description
The property comprises a substantial detached former factory building, most recently used for storage. The premises are of steel portal frame construction with brick and block elevations beneath a barrel roof, arranged in four main bays.
The main warehouse accommodation is predominantly open plan and is accessed via two recently installed electric roller shutter doors on the western elevation, providing direct access to a surfaced loading area and forecourt parking. Ancillary
accommodation is located to the front of the building and provides reception, offices, meeting rooms, a mess room and former showroom space. A timber-framed lean-to at the western end provides additional covered storage accommodation.
Externally, the property benefits from a good-sized surfaced yard providing loading and parking, with vehicular access available from both the western and eastern ends.
Location
The property is prominently located on White House Road within the established White House Industrial Area, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Ipswich town centre. The property benefits from excellent road communications with the A14 located approximately 1.5 miles to the south via Norwich Road, providing direct access to the national road network and onward links to the Port of Felixstowe (15 miles), Cambridge (55 miles) and the Midlands.
The area is a well-established commercial location accessed via Norwich Road, a principal arterial route, and comprises a mix of industrial, warehouse, trade counter and office occupiers including SEH Windows, Fred Olsen Ltd, Autoglass and Safestore. Nearby amenities are provided at Anglia Retail Park, which includes Lidl, B&Q and Costa Coffee.
Planning
We understand the property currently has permission for B2 (General Industrial) of the Town & Country (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended.
Interested parties are advised to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the current planning consent for their proposed use of the premises by contacting the Local Planning Authority, Ipswich Borough Council.
Redevelopment Opportunity
In addition, planning permission was granted on the 1 September 2023 under reference 23/00298/FUL for the demolition of the existing warehouse and a new 48,050 sq ft warehouse and office facility.
The planning permission is due to expire September 2026.
Business Rates
From internet enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency ( website we understand that the premises have a Rateable Value of £70,500 (April 2026 listing).
Services
It is understood that the property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage.
The agents have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries of the relevant service providers in connection to the availability and capacity of all those serving the property, including IT and telecommunication links.
EPC
The property has an EPC rating of D (92) ref 0045-9485-3843-2893-9388.
Terms
The property is available for sale freehold with vacant possession at a guide price of £1,250,000.
The sale price will be subject to VAT.
Legal Costs
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred during the course of the transaction.
