Rectory Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2

Listed 22 Oct 2026 · Ipswich
An imposing Victorian property with extensive grounds and offering considerable potential for further development
Description
Burgess House is a substantial detached Victorian property occupying a generous plot of approximately 0.65 acres, set within established grounds on Felixstowe Road, Ipswich.
The property has historically been used for charitable and community purposes, including day respite care, and offers an interesting opportunity for a variety of potential purchasers. The combination of the existing building, extensive grounds and ancillary outbuildings provides scope for a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.
The grounds include mature trees and established landscaping, together with areas of parking and turning space. Additional buildings include garages, sheds and a garden room, providing useful ancillary accommodation and storage.
Burgess House is an unusual opportunity to acquire a substantial property with a sizeable plot within the Ipswich area. It may appeal to developers, investors, charitable organisations, community groups or purchasers seeking a property with potential for conversion, redevelopment or continued commercial or community use.
Location
The property is situated on the eastern side of Ipswich, a well-established and popular part of the town with a mixture of period and modern housing, local amenities and convenient road connections. Felixstowe Road provides a direct route towards the town centre and the A12, while the A14 is readily accessible for travel towards Felixstowe, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and the wider East Anglia region.
The county town of Ipswich offers a broad range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities. The town centre includes independent retailers, national stores, restaurants, cafés, theatres and galleries, while the waterfront provides a popular setting for restaurants, bars, offices and leisure activities. Ipswich railway station offers regular services to London Liverpool Street and other regional destinations.
The surrounding area combines established residential neighbourhoods with open countryside and recreational spaces. Local parks, sports facilities and walking routes are available within the wider Ipswich area, and the Suffolk coast, including Felixstowe, is within convenient travelling distance. The area may therefore appeal to owner-occupiers, investors, community organisations and purchasers seeking access to both town facilities and the wider Suffolk countryside.
Square Footage: 5,840 sq ft
Acreage: 0.65 Acres
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Median sold prices in IP3 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £253k · terraced £210k · detached £372k · flat £130k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 - 297, Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9BS | Other Freehold | 1 Sept 2026 | £2,250,000 |
| 557 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 8TE | Detached Freehold | 6 Aug 2026 | £465,000 |
| 391 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9BZ | Semi-detached Freehold | 2 Jun 2026 | £245,000 |
| 554 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 8SY | Detached Freehold | 28 May 2026 | £355,000 |
| 190 - 192, Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9AE | Other Freehold | 29 Apr 2026 | £315,000 |
| 378 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9DJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 2 Feb 2026 | £250,000 |
| 284 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9AB | Semi-detached Freehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £230,000 |
| 373 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9BZ | Terraced Freehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £242,000 |
| 365 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 9BZ | Semi-detached Freehold | 19 Dec 2025 | £210,000 |
| 79 Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 8DZ | Other Freehold | 19 Nov 2025 | £500,000 |
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Listed by Savills, Suffolk on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 22/10/2026.
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