Comprised of a four-bedroom, well-presented cottage with attached MOT centre and workshop, Old Forge Garage and Cottage has a guide price of £600,000. It will be sold via livestream auction by Auction House East Anglia on the 23rd October.
Significant Business Potential
Occupying a prime position on a busy stretch of the A140 in Earl Stonham, this site presents a tempting proposition to those wanting a family home combined with a business.
With over 17,000 cars passing daily, this is the ideal spot for any business looking to grow a loyal customer base. The bright yellow exterior of the property ensures it is easily visible from the road to catch passing trade.
Spanning 0.42 acres in total, the site includes a large forecourt with space for up to 28 cars, two sales offices, a workshop and plenty of storage space, offering everything necessary for someone to develop a successful car dealership alongside the existing MOT centre.
Alternatively, you can secure immediate income through letting, as the workshop is currently rented out at £1,500 per month. By keeping the tenants in situ, you can start earning immediately.
Countryside Living
This opportunity is more than just a business, however. Attached to the workshop is a beautifully presented four-bedroom cottage, which is set across three floors. The ground floor boasts a modern kitchen, a large family bathroom and a spacious lounge with French doors leading out to an attractive garden.
Heading upstairs, the first floor features two good-sized bedrooms. A further two attic rooms can then be found on the second floor. From here, you are greeted with stunning countryside views of the surrounding fields.
Old Forge Cottage also benefits from original features throughout, giving this distinctive cottage a charming sense of character.
Enviable Location
Based in the small village of Earl Stonham, the property is well connected by road and bus, with convenient routes to Stowmarket and Ipswich via the A14.
Within the village itself, there is plenty on offer, including a cricket club, youth club and a local football team. It’s also a lovely location for keen walkers thanks to its beautiful countryside and nearby footpaths.
Area Manager Hannah Turner comments: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete commercial package alongside a charming home. Whether viewed purely as an investment or as a chance to launch a new business, this property has huge potential.”
To learn more about Old Forge Garage and Cottage, prospective bidders can take a look at the Auction House East Anglia website. They can also get in touch with the Auction House East Anglia team by calling 01473 558 888.
The livestream auction itself will begin at 11am on Wednesday 23rd October.
