Chestnut Close, Rendlesham, Suffolk
- Use Class
- Use Classes: E, B2
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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• External:
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Wickham Market Station info – greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/station-information
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-01
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rendlesham Primary School524 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 277
- Type
- Academy converter
- Eyke Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 97
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wickham Market Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sandlings Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Community school
- Melton Primary School4.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Farlingaye High School5.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,861
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form7.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alde Valley Academy8.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 645
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Kesgrave High School8.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,875
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Alban's Catholic High School11 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 967
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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