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Chestnut Close, Rendlesham, Suffolk

Guide price

£450

Auction

Size

214.63

Tenure

Freehold

EPC

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Parking

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Primary use
Commercial development
Other use(s)
Land, Commercial development

No floor / site plan

Building amenities

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  • Parking
  • Transport links
  • Well connected

Key features

  • Former electrical substation building, Chestnut Close, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2UW
  • Guide price: £500 (per description/body text — see note below on the header discrepancy)
  • Auction date: 23rd September 2026, 1pm, St James Room, Claridge's, Mayfair, London (live & online bidding)
  • Entry-level, non-traditional real estate asset — a genuinely unusual lot type for the catalogue
  • Dedicated parking space included
  • Quiet residential fringe location in Rendlesham village
  • Conversion potential, subject to planning permission — possible uses include a workshop, studio, or community space
  • Close to local amenities — 450m from Rendlesham Community Primary School
  • Reasonable transport access — approx. 3km from Wickham Market railway station
  • No current rental income, but redevelopment/reuse potential offers upside for a low-cost entry point

Description

Discover a unique Rendlesham substation auction offering an exceptional alternative real estate asset in rural Suffolk. This former electrical substation, located on Chestnut Close, Rendlesham, Woodbridge (IP12 2UW), is presented as an entry-level investment opportunity with a guide price of £500. With dedicated parking included and online bidding enabled, this property is ideal for investors seeking a low-cost, high-potential asset. Situated within a quiet residential fringe, the site lies 3 km from Wickham Market railway station and 450 m from Rendlesham Community Primary School. Buyers can explore conversion possibilities—such as a workshop, studio, or community space—subject to planning permission. The Rendlesham substation auction invites both novice and experienced investors to diversify portfolios with a non-traditional property type. Bidding opens On 23rd September 2026 and the legal pack—with title documents, floor plans, and site surveys—is available for download. View the location via the interactive map below or take a virtual street-view tour. Although the property does not generate rental income today, its redevelopment potential offers attractive upside. Upcoming auction 69
Highlights:
"Discover a rare opportunity to acquire Substation E Investment in Rendlesham, Suffolk at our highly anticipated live and online property auction, taking place at Auction On 23rd September 2026 at 1 pm in the iconic St James Room at Claridge’s, Mayfair, London. Renowned for its Art Deco elegance and world-class service, Claridge’s offers an unrivalled setting for discerning buyers. Whether you join us in person or bid online from anywhere in the world, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art auction technology and a seamless experience. Register now to secure your place at this exclusive event and take the first step towards owning a prime property in Rendlesham Suffolk. Why Bid?
Low entry point at £500
Strategic rural location with transport links
Clear scope for reuse or redevelopment
Dedicated parking space included
Register now to secure your place in the Rendlesham substation auction. For more details, download the full auction pack or contact our team for site viewings and investment advice.”
Auction Venue: St James Room at Claridge’s, Mayfair, London, 23rd September 2026
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire Substation E Investment in Rendlesham, Suffolk at our highly anticipated live and online property auction, taking place at Auction On 23rd September 2026 at 1 pm in the iconic St James Room at Claridge’s, Mayfair, London. Renowned for its Art Deco elegance and world-class service, Claridge’s offers an unrivalled setting for discerning buyers. Whether you join us in person or bid online from anywhere in the world, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art auction technology and a seamless experience. Register now to secure your place at this exclusive event and take the first step towards owning a prime property in Rendlesham, Suffolk.
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• Internal:
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Suffolk Area Guide: /area-guides/suffolk visit suffolk
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• External:
Suffolk County Council –
Wickham Market Station info – greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/station-information
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Chestnut Close, Rendlesham, Suffolk

NEAREST STATIONS

National Rail

Wickham Market Station

1.72 miles

National Rail

Melton Station

4.02 miles

National Rail

Woodbridge Station

5.24 miles

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Palace Auctions (London) LTD, London

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