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£825,000

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.

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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).

This Property£750,000 / acre
Brownfield & Redevelopment Average (1+ acres) £144,554 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

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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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Limited NoneVodafone Limited None

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

Budgens Barrow, Barrow, Suffolk3 miles
Tesco Red Lodge Express, Red Lodge4 miles
Spar - Newmarket, Newmarket4.5 miles

GP surgery

The Reynard Surgery4.2 miles

Pharmacy

Barrow Pharmacy3 miles

Hospital

Newmarket Community Hospital5 miles

Green space

Playing Field138 metres

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

Kennett Rail Station2.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Chequers75 metres

Typical drive times

Soham18 min · 13 miles
Newmarket9 min · 5.2 miles
Ely (city)28 min · 19 miles
Mildenhall14 min · 8.4 miles
Bury St Edmunds14 min · 10 miles

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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