On Behalf of the Seckford Foundation

Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JJ Residential Development site with detailed planning consent for 32 dwellings

The historic Queen’s House building and surrounding grounds of c. 2.32 acres

Note: Red shaded site area shown is for indicative purposes only

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Location Woodbridge is a town in Suffolk, lying along the River Deben approximately 16.1 km (10 mi) north east

of Ipswich, Suffolk’s county town, and 1km (0.62 mi) east of the A12 which provides access to the

coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold to the north east, as well as Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.

The A14 is 8.6 km (5.34 mi) to the south of Woodbridge providing access to Felixstowe to the east and

Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the Midlands to the west.

Woodbridge waterside

Woodbridge is an attractive well-served town, home to various buildings from the Tudor, Georgian,

Regency and Victorian eras and with a good selection of shops and restaurants, its own theatre (within

the school grounds), swimming pool, doctors, dentists, and also a railway station on the Ipswich to

Lowestoft Suffolk line.

The site is located to the north west of the town centre within easy walking distance of the amenities.

via Burkitt Road, which is one of the access routes between the town and the A12 trunk road which

borders the town to the west. The site rests within the Woodbridge Conservation area.

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Please note the above plan includes areas not intended to be conveyed. A conveyance plan can be seen at page 7 of these particulars

Site Description The Seckford Foundation has a history dating back to the 16th century when a local philanthropist

Thomas Seckford endowed his Clerkenwell estates for the benefit of Woodbridge and the surrounding

area.

During the 17th century the remaining member of the Seckford family joined with a number of other

eminent Suffolk families to found Woodbridge Free School, which moved onto its current site in 1867,

upon its merger with Seckford’s endowment. Since then the Foundation has continued to develop and

evolve its activities and resources for the benefit of the local community. This sale will fund an important

programme of further improvements to the facilities at Woodbridge School.

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Queen’s House was built in 1914 and is currently used to house the School’s pre-prep department. It

will become redundant upon completion of modern facilities within the Abbey, where the School’s prep

department is located. Queen’s House is located immediately against the northern boundary of the site

and benefits from a direct access off Bredfield Street which we understand to be an adopted highway

and maintained at public expense.

Although this building is not statutory listed by Historic England, it is a significant building and is

identified within the Conservation Appraisal for Woodbridge. The south eastern view from the house is

noted as an important view within the Conservation Appraisal for Woodbridge.

The site is irregular in shape and extends to approximately 2.32 acres (0.94 Ha) and accommodates

Queen’s House, a car park area to the south and several protected trees.

Planning

The site benefits from resolution to grant detailed Planning Consent for 32 private dwellings subject to

agreement of s106 documentation. Suffolk Coastal District Council planning reference DC/16/4008

refers.

The consent benefits from zero affordable housing obligation to the developer.

Queen’s House frontage Part of site currently in use for car parking

Woodbridge viewed north east from the Abbey School and St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church toward River Deben

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The scheme comprises 26 new build units and 6 conversion units within the former Queen’s House building. An accommodation schedule is shown below:

GIA

PLOT PLAN TYPE OCCUPANCY PROPERTY

TYPE

M² Sq Ft GARDEN

SIZE

1 Conversion 3B5P HOUSE 129 1389 55 m2

2 Conversion 2B4P FLAT 66 710

N/A

3 Conversion 2B4P FLAT 70 753 N/A

4 Conversion 1B2P FLAT 50 538 N/A

5 Conversion 1B2P FLAT 52 560

N/A

6 Conversion 1B2P FLAT 39 420 N/A

7 H 4B7P HOUSE 149 1604 129 m2

8 A 4B7P HOUSE 122 1313 179 m2

9 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 101 m2

10 F 3B5P HOUSE 119 1281 96 m2

11 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 164 m2

12 C 2B4P HOUSE 98 1055 82 m2

13 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 132 m2

14 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 173 m2

15 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 198 m2

16 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 101 m2

17 C 2B4P HOUSE 98 1055 58 m2

18 D 3B5P HOUSE 104 1119 103 m2

19 A 4B7P HOUSE 122 1313 107 m2

20 A 4B7P HOUSE 122 1313 95 m2

21 A 4B7P HOUSE 122 1313 101 m2

22 G 4B7P HOUSE 163 1755 63 m2

23 B 3B5P HOUSE 108 1163 47 m2

24 B 3B5P HOUSE 108 1163 65 m2

25 B 3B5P HOUSE 108 1163

67 m2

26 B 3B5P HOUSE 108 1163 76 m2

27 B 3B5P HOUSE 108 1163 83 m2

28 E 2B4P HOUSE 99 1066 57 m2

29 E 2B4P HOUSE 99 1066 56 m2

30 E 2B4P HOUSE 99 1066 56 m2

31 E 2B4P HOUSE 99 1066 57 m2

32 G 4B7P HOUSE 163 1755 62 m2

TOTAL 3348 36039

Existing Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The site will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way,

whether or not mentioned in these particulars.

The School will require a retained right of way over the roadways for access to the Seckford Theatre

from Bredfield Street.

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Tenure and Possession The site will be available for sale on a freehold basis. It is intended that Vacant Possession will be

provided on 23 July 2018, enabling a simultaneous completion of the proposed sale.

Method of Sale

The property is being marketed by way of informal tender, and the deadline for bids is midday on 10th

November 2017. Offers are to be sent via email or in writing to

Tony Lockwood, Savills, Parkview House,

Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NG

e. tlockwood@savills.com.

Please note that your proposal must:

■ state the price offered exclusive of VAT;

■ provide full details as to the identity of the bidder, together with details of their track record

and examples of recent projects;

■ provide full details of the solicitors who will act for the bidder, if successful;

■ confirm that the bidder has considered the data pack and other documents provided on the

data room;

■ confirm that the price offered is unconditional (e.g. not subject to investment committee, board,

valuation or third party approval). Alternatively, conditional offers will be considered however

all conditions should be clearly described together with details of anticipated timeline for

unlocking the conditionality;

■ confirm the source and availability of funds, including external finance if applicable; and

■ confirm the earliest date upon which the bidder would be able to effect exchange and that the

proposed date for Vacant Possession and completion is acceptable.

Please note that our client will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer received.

Viewing

The school has legal duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under

the age of 18 attending the school. Consequently viewings will need to be carefully co-ordinated and

viewings or access to the school grounds is strictly by prior arrangement only.

Should you wish to register for a viewing appointment please contact Tony Lockwood +44 (0) 1245

293263 .

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VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale or any part of it or

any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the

purchaser.

Note: Red line site boundary shown is for indicative purposes only

Further Information A detailed site information pack can be viewed and downloaded at:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ok76sq113wirpt/Queens%20House%20Marketing%20Data%20Pack.zip?dl=0

Contact

Tony Lockwood

tlockwood@savills.com, +44 (0) 1245 293263

Thomas Higgins thomas.higgins@savills.com

+44 (0) 1245 293250

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Important Notice

Savills and their respective clients give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their

own behalf or on behalf of their clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any that may be made in these particulars. These

particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily

comprehensive. It should be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not

tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.