Boatyard and commercial premises with river frontage and development potential

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established boatyard occupying approximately 0.5 acres (stms) in the picturesque riverside village of St Olaves, enjoying extensive frontage to the River Waveney and offering exceptional potential for a variety of commercial, marine and residential uses, subject to any necessary consents. The site includes an office building, most recently utilised as living accommodation, together with a large boat shed incorporating an adjoining office, a separate workshop and storage building, and a slipway providing direct access to the river. Further enhancing the site's appeal is the benefit of planning permission for an additional workshop, together with an extensive area of river frontage offering existing moorings and a former basin which provides the potential to create additional moorings, subject to any necessary consents. The property benefits from ample on-site parking and generous external storage areas, making it suitable for continued marine use, commercial occupation, or alternative redevelopment opportunities, subject to planning. Properties of this nature are seldom available, combining a unique waterside setting with existing income and development potential in one of the Norfolk Broads' most desirable locations.

Tenure

Freehold

Business Rates

Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present): £15,000

Main boat shed/workshop

Workshop and storage building

Office

Most recently used by staff as a residential unit with lounge, dining room, kitchen bathroom and bedroom

Outside

The land is divided by a shared driveway which services other property further along the river but consists of substantial open areas and parking, a former dock area currently silted up but could be used as additional moorings or reclaimed for other uses. Planning exists for the erection of a further workshop, further details can be found on the planning portal Ref 2026/0732

Please note

VAT is applicable on this lot

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Solicitors

HCR Law (London), Ref: Ross Johnstone, Tel: 02074005034

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.