Former Gate House and outbuildings requiring modernisation overlooking cemetery gardens

A detached former office, workshop and storage facility at the south entrance to Earlham Lodge Cemetery with redevelpment potential A distinctive and highly individual Grade II listed detached two-storey building with a range of single storey outbuildings and private sheltered gardens. The building formed the original gatehouse for the cemetery gardens and is now to be sold with vacant possession. Planning consent for both residential and commercial use could be granted, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning permission. The main building has many attractive architectural features and lies in a peaceful setting, to the west of the centre of Norwich. It is within walking distance of Earlham shopping centre and is convenient for access to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, the University of East Anglia and the centre of Norwich.

Tenure

Freehold

Description

Ground Floor

Main entrance hall, four storage room/offices, toilet facility, cloakroom, kitchen.

First Floor

Landing, three offices, boiler room.

Outside

Range of single storey workshops and garages, off-road parking area, gardens to front, side and rear.

Note

The property is situated within the main gates for the Earlham Cemetery. The gates are locked during evenings and weekends. The purchaser will be provided with keys for access outside of the open hours.

Rates

The property is currently rated as store and premises. Total area 230 sq/m. Rateable value £5,400pa with effect from 1st April 2010.

Planning

Purchasers will need to make their own enquiries of the relevant authorities regarding the future potential use.

Viewing

Open days

Services

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

Local Authority

Norwich City Council. Tel: 0344 980 3333

Solicitors

nplaw, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH, Ref: Ms F Wilson, Tel: 01603 223738

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - 0.3% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1,200 (£1,000+ 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.