Summary - 15 FLAT 1 GREAT COLMAN STREET IPSWICH IP4 2AA
1 bed 1 bath Pub
Fully fitted, high-capacity Ipswich pub — strong potential but short lease and area risks.
Licensed capacity for 485 covers spacious events and high-volume trading
Fully fitted interior and not tied to a brewery — operator flexibility
Extremely large premises — approx. 4,600 sq ft and large plot
Victorian street-facing façade with period character and retail presence
Lease expires 2032 (8 years remaining) — lenders may refuse mortgages
Very high local crime and very deprived area — higher insurance/security costs
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — modern trading ready
Requires refurbishment and active management to mitigate area risks
A rare chance to acquire a substantial town-centre pub premises with immediate trading potential. The property spans approximately 4,600 sq ft and holds a licensed capacity for 485 customers, arranged over generous open-plan restaurant/bar space and ancillary rooms. It is fully fitted and not brewery-tied, so an operator can re-launch quickly or adapt the layout to a new concept.
Set on a historic Victorian street-facing facade, the building offers period character and strong retail presence on a busy Ipswich high street. The location benefits from high footfall and many nearby amenities, plus excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — practical advantages for hospitality or events-led trading.
Important cautions: the property is offered with an existing lease that expires in 2032 (about eight years remaining). Mortgage lenders commonly decline on short-lease commercial premises; buyers should arrange specialist funding or cash purchase plans. The area is recorded as very deprived with very high local crime rates, which may affect operating costs, insurance, staffing and customer perceptions.
This asset suits an experienced operator or investor prepared to manage refurbishment and security measures. The building’s size and fitted status give scope for multiple revenue streams (bar, events, food-led trading), but expect investment into refurbishment, safety, and marketing to restore a large-scale venue in this location.
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