Woodbridge, Suffolk

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A unique community use building (formerly Woodbridge Art Club) offering two spacious studio/halls and ancillary accommodation, storage and courtyard garden.

Offers invited on the basis that the property be developed and used to provide positive social impact within the local community.  

Vacant possession upon completion.

Location
The property is situated on Tide Mill Way which adjoins the River Deben and Woodbridge Quay. Woodbridge is probably best known for its outstanding riverside setting, but also offers a good choice of schooling in both the state and private sectors and a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Recreational facilities include sailing on the River Deben, a number of well regarded local golf clubs, including Woodbridge Golf Club, which was founded in 1893, a cinema, as well as a wonderful network of footpaths. Woodbridge also benefits from rail links to Ipswich which connect to London’s Liverpool Street station.

Directions
From Woodbridge town centre, proceed south out of the town on Quay Street. Upon reaching Quayside, turn left and proceed 100m further up the road, before turning right again onto Tide Mill Way. The property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

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Description
Originally a stable block, 15 Tide Mill Way comprises a community use building that was developed into its current form by the Woodbridge Art Club, who latterly as Woodbridge Art Club Ltd, leased the property until March 31st, 2024. 

The accommodation is arranged at ground floor level with a main hall/studio space providing the bulk of the accommodation. This space has windows to front aspect, a small sink area and a vaulted ceiling. Leading off the adjoining hallway is a small kitchen with sink and built in oven/hob, two wcs and a store. Situated above the kitchen, hall and wcs is a boarded loft space which is accessed by a retractable ladder. To the rear of the property is an extension which houses the second hall/studio space. This space is triple aspect with direct access into the courtyard garden. There is also a large store room. The property benefits from an enclosed courtyard garden with patio area, raised flower beds and emergency access gate leading onto the adjoining marina. 

Tender Process & Covenant
Woodbridge Town Council (the Seller) recognises that the property was gifted to the Town in order that it be made available for community use. Whilst the Seller has agreed to offer the property for sale, it does not wish to see community use of the property be lost. Potential buyers are therefore asked to provide evidence as part of their submission how they will meet the following requirements:

How the purchaser will utilise the property to offer increased social value to the local community, i.e. the ‘core use’. Provide the expected percentage of time the property will be available for the core use. 
Which local charitable and voluntary organisations the buyer would expect to utilise the property. 
Provide evidence of previous experience working with charities and voluntary organisations. 
If applicable, provide detail as to how the property will be utilised when operating outside of its ‘core use’ , e.g. other business uses. 

Woodbridge Town Council will use the submission provided by the purchaser to write into the sale agreement a covenant specific to the sale that ensures the future community use of the building. This will be an everlasting covenant applying to this sale, and any sale thereafter.   

Tenders are to be submitted on the approved forms and delivered to Clarke and Simpson offices or sent via email to jglover@clarkeandsimpson.co.uk. Tenders must arrive no later than 12 noon on 2nd June 2025 with the envelope or email subject marked “15 Tide Mill Way”. The Seller will evaluate returns after the closing date, and a formal decision on whom to sell the property will be made at a meeting of the Town Council. The Seller is in no way bound to accept any or the highest tender.

Please note that the property is registered as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ and should the nominating group express an interest in purchasing the asset, a moratorium of up to 6 months may be required under the Localism Act 2011.

Services
We understand mains water, electricity and foul drainage are connected to the site.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)      
D(79).                        

Rateable Value
£2,850.     

Local Authority
East Suffolk Council.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Clarke and Simpson.

NOTES
1.      Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

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March 2025