For Sale By Auction | 10:00, 09 December 2026

12 Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3DB

*Guide | £220,000 (plus fees)

  • Commercial Property
  • Tenure: Freehold

Call the team on 01473 558 888 for more information

Auction Date

Wed 09/12/2026

Auction Time

10:00

Auction Venue

Livestream Auction

Commercial building set over three floors in Ipswich Town Centre.

Grade II Listed building arranged over three floors with basement storage. The ground floor is let as a restaurant, while the first and second floors offer eight vacant offices with a separate entrance from Northgate Street. The offices have been refurbished with new carpets, decoration, LED lighting, gas central heating, a fitted kitchen and WCs. The upper floors offer potential for redevelopment (subject to planning permission) or immediate occupation, either together or separately. The property is generally in good condition but would benefit from some modernisation.

Tenure

Freehold

Business Rates

Basement: Rateable Value £1,975 Ground Floor: Rateable Value £11,500 1st Floor: Rateable Value £8,300 2nd Floor: Rateable Value £5,300. As the property is Grade II Listed, empty rates will not be payable. All interested parties should contact Ipswich Borough Council on 01473 433851.

Ground floor restaurant

Let on a 10-year lease from August 2021 at a rent of £12,000 per annum exclusive. 149.66 sq m / 1,611 sq ft

First and second floor

1st Floor: 111.75 sq m / 1,203 sq ft 2nd Floor: 96.07 sq m / 1,034 sq ft

Location

Situated on Northgate Street in the town centre, the property is within easy walking distance of the County Library, main shopping streets of Tavern Street and Westgate Street, local amenities and public car parks.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating B

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Local Authority

Ipswich Borough Council

Solicitors

Greene & Greene, Ref: Julia Cardy, Tel: 01284717450

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - £1500 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

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