5 bed detached house for sale

Strugglers Lane, Witnesham IP6

5 Bedroom, Detached House, set within a 3 acre plot, Kersey Croft, Strugglers Lane, Witnesham, Suffolk IP6 9HS

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 5 bedroom detached house in Witnesham, Suffolk. The property is set within a 3-acre plot, with outline planning permission for an additional single dwelling.

The property briefly comprises: To the ground floor, an entrance hallway leading to a living room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, study, and wet room. To the first floor there is a landing leading to 5 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The property is positioned back from the road and accessed via a private driveway. Set within a substantial plot extending to over 3 acres, the full extent of the land is shown on Official Copy (Title Plan) – SK112092. The grounds also include a number of outbuildings, some of which were previously used as kennels.

An additional strip of land to the rear of the main plot and this is also included within the sale, as shown on Official Copy (Title Plan) – SK353537.

We understand that outline planning permission was granted in October 2024 for the erection of a single dwelling on part of the plot. Please see the decision notice and indicative proposed plan uploaded to the Hammer Price Homes website. Further information relating to this planning approval can be viewed on the East Suffolk Council website under application reference DC/24/3815/out.

Auction Details

** Open for mortgage buyers. 75 days to complete **

Auction ends – Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 1:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Monday 22nd June 2026 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £520,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Special Conditions

Whilst this sale is open to mortgage buyers, we would encourage all buyers to check with their lender prior to bidding. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

75 days to complete.

Buyer Registration and Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.

Searches –The buyer is required to pay £420 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Tenure

Tenure – Freehold – Land Registry documents for the property and additional strip of land, including the Deeds dated 5 April 1968,30 January 2015,12 September 1972 and Conveyance dated 2 June 1970 are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

The conveyance documents Conveyance dated 12th September 1967 and Transfer dated 16th May 2014 are not available at the Land Registry for download. An indemnity policy for any missing conveyance documentation can be sourced during the conveyancing process should the buyer wish.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £420 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Other Property Information

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has limited / no knowledge of the property and as such will not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.

The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Services have not been tested and some of the services may be isolated either within the property or in the street.

Council Tax Band – E

EPC Rating – E

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Gas Supply: Information Unknown

Source/s of heating: Boiler and radiators, oil

Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Location

The property is situated on a quiet lane just outside Witnesham, enjoying a peaceful position beside the neighbouring golf course. The village offers everyday amenities including independent shops and a pub, with further facilities available in nearby Westerfield and Ipswich.

Ipswich provides a wide range of shopping, leisure and transport links, including mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, while the A12 and A14 are both easily accessible. The area also offers excellent schooling, renowned golf courses, estuary sailing, and attractive walking and cycling routes.

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements). It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers faq’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to place a bid

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and faq’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.