The Glemham Hall Estate, home of the Blues’ legendary Cobbold family, is up for sale for £19 million.

Five members of the Cobbold family chaired the club with Col John 'Ivan' Murray Cobbold the man who put up the money to turn Town professional in 1936.

John Cobbold was chairman between 1957 and 1976 during the era in which Sir Alf Ramsey’s team won the old Second and First Divisions in successive seasons, the first and only club to do so.

His younger brother Patrick followed him in to the role as Sir Bobby Robson took the Blues to FA Cup and UEFA Cup glory.

Latterly, Grade I-listed Glemham, which dates from the 16th century and is situated seven miles from Aldeburgh and eight from Woodbridge, was the home of their nephew, Major Philip Hope-Cobbold, who was also a member of the Town board and was a patron of the club at the time of his death in 2020. The property is currently owned by his son, Thomas Hope-Cobbold.

For many years, Town held an annual summer barbecue for players, staff, sponsors and others connected with the club at the 3,000-acre estate.

Interested parties can view the property, which is being sold through Strutt and Parker, on Rightmove.

Photo: Rightmove

WeWereZombies added 09:53 - Mar 1 Hmmm, I wonder what this means for FolkEast ?
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churchmans added 10:01 - Mar 1 Interesting! Been there for a few events! Great place! Really is! Look with interest what happens to it! Hotel or restaurant(Michelin star) I reckon
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lurcher added 10:02 - Mar 1 It has been up for sale for many years, this is more of a re listing.
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Help added 10:19 - Mar 1 Cmon Ed S I will help chip in a bit for you.
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Radlett_blue added 10:58 - Mar 1 Does the price include the donkeys?
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Town_Jewells added 12:15 - Mar 1 Should qualify for a blue (and white?) plaque with that history.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 12:21 - Mar 1 Lucan considering a bid?
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warwickblue added 14:40 - Mar 1 I'd rather buy Omari Hutchinson. He'll be about the same price...
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MK1 added 14:52 - Mar 1 I am looking for something a bit bigger.
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Karlosfandangal added 15:53 - Mar 1 Warwickblue You’re right……. Not many players in the prem cost less than that or earn less than that per year just goes to show how mad the prem has become
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pinewood added 17:35 - Mar 1 Whoever buys it , all that went before will be history , yes pun intended . It'll be owned by someone , who will want it very private until the time they can't afford to run it , will invite the poorer there to keep them in the life theyre used to .
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SpiritOfJohn added 17:55 - Mar 1 Isn't that where a certain Mr K Beattie slid down the stairs on a tea tray? Something that Mr John would have approved of as he had previously traversed the Cresta Run himself.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 17:55 - Mar 1 I'm an "interested party". Might be able to afford the front door.
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Andy32Cracknell added 18:01 - Mar 1 Maybe our American friends could buy it, surely it’s part of Ipswich Town Fc heritage. Dunno what we’d do with it though lol
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JewellintheTown added 19:51 - Mar 1 Wonder how many training & match pitches we could fit on there? New home for the ladies team?
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Cadiar added 22:54 - Mar 2 I had a workshop in the coach house at Glemham Hall for a few years. Philip Hope Cobbold was an excellent landlord & he & his wife became good friends. I occasionally came to PR with Philip, sat in the directors ' box, had lunch in the boardroom etc. How sad it's now for sale & I wonder what has happened to the Cobbolds' memorabilia items , probably already sold off by the present incumbent who has no interest in either ITFC or GH

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Runner added 15:42 - Mar 3 £19m is a bit high with Shrububland Hall at only £6m but you do get seven cottages with this one and it is in a very good state, Shrubland Hall is in a poor state. I can't afford both!!!!!?!!??!! What to do?
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Writtleblue added 20:46 - Mar 3 Steve itfc, you buy the door I'll chip in for the handle.
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