Melton, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk

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Location

The land is located on the outskirts of the desirable village of Melton, very close to the banks of the Rover Deben. Melton is a popular village, with facilities including a primary school, village shop and public house. 

Woodbridge, just a quarter of a mile away, is probably best known for its outstanding riverside setting. It is also a very popular market town, offering a good choice of schooling in both the state and private sectors, a wide variety of shops and restaurants, a cinema/theatre and marina. Both Melton and Woodbridge benefit from rail links to Ipswich, where Inter City rail services to London’s Liverpool Street station take just over the hour. The popular Heritage Coastline destinations of Orford and Aldeburgh are approximately 10 miles and 15 miles respectively. The County Town of Ipswich is approximately 10 miles to the south-west.

Method of Sale

We have been instructed to offer the property for sale by private treaty, inviting offers for the whole, with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as possible with completion eight weeks thereafter, or sooner by agreement. 

Vendors’ Solicitor

Andrew Jacob’s Conveyancing. 2 Betts Ave, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3RH. Telephone: 01473 333323. Contact Name: Andrew Jacobs. Email: andrew.jacobs@ajconveyancing.co.uk

Local Authority

East Suffolk Council. East Suffolk House, Station Rd, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT. Telephone: 0333 016 2000. Email: customerservices@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Description

This area of land gives the purchaser an opportunity to acquire a most attractive area of amenity grassland and woodland in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Melton, close to the River Deben. The land comprises an area of regenerative woodland containing species such as Sweet Chestnut, Silver Birch and Scots Pine. The area is navigated by following the winding paths through to the open meadowland. Located within this area is an agricultural store, measuring 7.20m x 4.75m. The wooden structure is split into two separate sections. Also located on the land is a small summer house with picturesque views over the cricket bat willows. In total, the land extends to approximately 10.91 acres (4.41 hectares), as shown outlined red on the enclosed plan.  

The land benefits from well defined boundaries marked with fencing. The land is shown as Grade 4 on the DEFRA 1:250,000 Series Agricultural Land Classification Map.

Viewings

By arrangement with the Agents first. 

Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements Etc.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may affect the land. There are two poles located on the land. The land is accessed from a right of way over a private track directly off Old Church Road. There are no public footpath over the property. 

Timber, Sporting and Minerals

All sporting rights, standing timber and mineral rights (except reserved by Statute or to the Crown) are included in the sale of the freehold. 

Environmental Stewardship Scheme

The land is not entered into an Environmental/Stewardship Scheme. 

Boundaries

These are shown for identification purposes only outlined red on the enclosed plan.  Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these as no error, omission or misstatements will allow the purchaser to rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof.  The land is registered with the Land Registry under Title Number SK305342 

Town and Country Planning

The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.  

Outgoings

The land is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant.

VAT

Should any sale of the land, or any right attached to it, become a chargeable supplier for the purpose of VAT, such VAT shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price. 

Tenure and Possession   

The land is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. 

Services

There are no mains services connected. However, water and electricity are connected to properties nearby. 

NOTES

1.    These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Interested parties should rely on their own/their surveyors investigations as to the construction type of the property and its condition. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. Any plans are indicative only and may not be the same as the transfer plan/s.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or listed building contents or building regulations have been applied for or approved.

2.    Under Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we, as Estate Agents, are required to obtain identification from buyers in the form of the photo page of your passport or a photo driving licence. The document must be in date.  In addition, we need proof of address in the form of a utility bill with the name and address of the buyer. This must not be more than three months old. We are also under obligation to check where the purchase funds are coming from.  June 2025