Guide price
£425,000
Office for sale8-10 Upper King Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR3
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Auction
Freehold
About this property
For sale by auction on Wednesday, 09 Dec 2026 at 10:00
Venue: Livestream Auction
Substantial Grade II Listed city centre investment and development opportunity with potential for residential conversion or alternative uses subject to planning permission
An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial (approximately 6,000 sq/ft) freehold city centre property, occupying a prominent position close to Norwich Cathedral and the historic Castle, currently utilised as a private educational establishment.
With its substantial accommodation, central location and versatile layout, the property offers considerable potential for residential conversion, multiple occupation, offices, educational, hospitality or other commercial uses, subject to the appropriate planning and statutory approvals.
Offered with vacant possession, it represents an excellent opportunity for an investor or developer seeking a substantial property with considerable scope for improvement and redevelopment with an attractive guide price.
Further Details
Extending to approximately 6,000 sq/ft and arranged over several floors, the property provides a variety of classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and ancillary accommodation.
The property benefits from a planning history which includes previous permissions for the conversion of the upper floors into four residential apartments, comprising two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, together with separate consent for a ground floor restaurant. Interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding the status and implementation of these historic permissions.
Originally understood to have comprised three individual properties, there may also be potential to reinstate separate accommodation or subdivide the building to create individual commercial or residential units, subject to the necessary consents.
Accommodation
The frontage onto Upper King Street provides access to 8 and 10 with a linked covered courtyard area which provides access to a former cottage at the rear. There are currently three storeys of offices, classrooms, storage rooms, toilets (male and female) with air conditioning and electric heating. There have been proposals to convert the ground floor into two independent office suites with four apartments on the upper floors. The cottage to the rear may also provide additional development potential all subject to planning.
Business Rates
According to the Valuation Office website the office and premises has a current rateable value of £50,000 with effect from 1 April 2026.
VAT
Please note VAT is applicable to this property.
Viewings
Viewings are by appointment only. Call the Norwich Office to book the next available slot.
EPC Rating: Please refer to Legal Pack
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
Venue: Livestream Auction
Substantial Grade II Listed city centre investment and development opportunity with potential for residential conversion or alternative uses subject to planning permission
An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial (approximately 6,000 sq/ft) freehold city centre property, occupying a prominent position close to Norwich Cathedral and the historic Castle, currently utilised as a private educational establishment.
With its substantial accommodation, central location and versatile layout, the property offers considerable potential for residential conversion, multiple occupation, offices, educational, hospitality or other commercial uses, subject to the appropriate planning and statutory approvals.
Offered with vacant possession, it represents an excellent opportunity for an investor or developer seeking a substantial property with considerable scope for improvement and redevelopment with an attractive guide price.
Further Details
Extending to approximately 6,000 sq/ft and arranged over several floors, the property provides a variety of classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and ancillary accommodation.
The property benefits from a planning history which includes previous permissions for the conversion of the upper floors into four residential apartments, comprising two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, together with separate consent for a ground floor restaurant. Interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding the status and implementation of these historic permissions.
Originally understood to have comprised three individual properties, there may also be potential to reinstate separate accommodation or subdivide the building to create individual commercial or residential units, subject to the necessary consents.
Accommodation
The frontage onto Upper King Street provides access to 8 and 10 with a linked covered courtyard area which provides access to a former cottage at the rear. There are currently three storeys of offices, classrooms, storage rooms, toilets (male and female) with air conditioning and electric heating. There have been proposals to convert the ground floor into two independent office suites with four apartments on the upper floors. The cottage to the rear may also provide additional development potential all subject to planning.
Business Rates
According to the Valuation Office website the office and premises has a current rateable value of £50,000 with effect from 1 April 2026.
VAT
Please note VAT is applicable to this property.
Viewings
Viewings are by appointment only. Call the Norwich Office to book the next available slot.
EPC Rating: Please refer to Legal Pack
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
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