For Sale By Auction | 10:00, 09 December 2026

Merle Boddy House, 55 Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3AX

*Guide | £300,000 (plus fees)

  • Detached House
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • Tenure: Freehold

Call the team on 01603 505 100 for more information

Auction Date

Wed 09/12/2026

Auction Time

10:00

Auction Venue

Livestream Auction

Former care facility with ten bedrooms offering potential for alternative uses

A substantial former care facility offering considerable versatility and potential for alternative uses (subject to the necessary planning permissions). The property provides extensive accommodation arranged to include ten bedrooms, together with a variety of offices, living rooms and communal areas. Further facilities include a kitchen, utility room, shared bathroom facilities and separate cloakrooms. An interesting and versatile opportunity for investors, developers, operators or owner-occupiers seeking a substantial property with considerable scope and potential.

Tenure

Freehold

The Opportunity

The building is presented in generally good order and, having previously operated as a care facility, offers an opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a property with an established layout and considerable scope for adaptation. Whilst previously used for care accommodation, the property may lend itself to a variety of alternative uses, potentially including residential conversion, supported living, specialist accommodation, educational or other institutional uses, subject to the necessary planning consents and any relevant regulatory requirements.

Ground Floor

Secure entry, hall, offices, living and dining rooms, kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom.

First Floor

Landing, five bedrooms, bathroom, separate wc. Office approached by separate staircase from the dining room (potential additional bedroom)

Outside

Front gardens providing off road parking for several vehicles, enclosed and private gardens to rear.

Council Tax Band

D

Viewings

Viewings are arranged on the following dates: Tuesday 17th November Thursday 19th November Monday 23rd November Thursday 26th November Monday 30th November Friday 4th December Call the Norwich office to book an appointment.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating B

Services

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

Local Authority

Breckland Council

Solicitors

Leathes Prior (The Close), Ref: Rebecca Millard, Tel: 01603 610911

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

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.

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