The Green, Gazeley, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8
- Land size
- 1.1 acres
Key Features
- Residential development opportunity
- Site extends to approx 1.1 acres
- Around 5 miles to Newmarket and 10 miles to Bury St Edmunds
- Freehold
- Quick links to A11 & A14
- 15 minute drive to Newmarket Train Station
- Located in the heart of Gazeley village
Description
An exceptional residential development opportunity occupying a prime position just off The Street, within the sought-after village of Gazeley. Extending to approximately 1.1 acres (0.45 hectares), the site enjoys a secluded setting whilst remaining conveniently located within the heart of the
village. Bordered on two sides by the open meadows and paddocks of Gazeley Stud, the site offers an attractive semi-rural outlook with a high degree of privacy.
The site currently comprises the existing dwelling, Rosemount, which is in a dilapidated condition and is considered to be beyond economical refurbishment. Access is provided via a private driveway directly from The Street, opening onto a generous, predominantly square-shaped parcel of land with open views across neighbouring paddocks.
Positioned adjacent to the entrance is a substantial detached agricultural barn extending to approximately 780 sq ft, complete with its own parking area and private garden. Adjacent to this is a further small outbuilding. Subject to the necessary planning consents, this building may offer potential for conversion or replacement with a separate dwelling, and interested parties should make their own enquiries in this regard. On the south easterly boundary is a range of former stables (poor condition).
The site is offered for sale as a development site without the benefit of planning permission, although the vendors anticipate that purchasers may wish to acquire the site subject to a positive Preapp enquiry with the local planning authority. The land presents a variety of potential development opportunities, ranging from a small number of executive homes through to a higher-density residential scheme, subject to all necessary planning consents. When considering future redevelopment the existing property can be factored as an existing unit. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the development potential of the site by making their own enquiries with the relevant planning authority.
In our opinion, the site lends itself particularly well to a scheme of four substantial detached homes, complementing the character of the surrounding area and neighbouring high-quality properties. The indicative layout shown within these particulars has been prepared solely to illustrate how such a scheme may be accommodated and should not be interpreted as having any planning status or approval. Each dwelling is shown with an approximate gross internal area of 3,000 sq ft. We would give a guide GDV of £4 million for four properties and the cottage, prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries but we believe this will avoid the need for social housing.
The site lies within the Gazeley Conservation Area and is located close to two listed buildings. However, the existing property, Rosemount, is not itself a listed building.
Existing services, including electricity, water and drainage, are understood to be available on site, although prospective purchasers should rely upon their own investigations and satisfy themselves as to the capacity and suitability of all utilities.
Prior to completion, the vendors intend to remove the existing contents and some materials from the site. Responsibility for any further vegetation clearance, demolition works, removal of old railway carriage, green house, avery and site preparation will rest with the purchaser. The vendors believe the site to be free from contamination, although prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations where appropriate.
Tenure: Freehold
Gazeley is a small, picturesque village in West Suffolk and is known for its rural charm, historic buildings, and peaceful countryside setting. Located 5 miles East from Newmarket, 9.5 miles West of Bury St Edmunds and 24 miles North East of Cambridge. Gazeley provides quick links to the A11 and A14 which interconnect to the M11. Newmarket Train Station is a convenient 15 minute drive away from Gazeley and provides links to both Cambridge and London.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-25
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 8 Brownfield & Redevelopment listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- 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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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
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
- Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kennett Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cheveley CofE Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 143
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Christopher's CEVCP School4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 389
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Newmarket Academy5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 797
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Mildenhall College Academy6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,317
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bury St Edmunds County High School7.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 657
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Benedict's Catholic School7.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 968
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- King Edward VI CEVC School7.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,189
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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. 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
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
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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