Characterful King’s Lynn townhouse with exceptional income promise

20.01.2026
Auction House East Anglia

If you’re on the hunt for a standout addition to your investment portfolio, look no further than St Ann’s House. Located on one of King’s Lynn’s most historic and desirable streets, this distinguished early 17th-century townhouse is available in our upcoming February auction with a guide price of £1,000,000 (plus fees). Whether you’re struck by the building’s distinctive appearance or enticed by its lucrative potential, it’s well worth taking a closer look.

Period elegance

St Ann’s House impresses from the outset, with a grand exterior featuring stylish sash windows and ornate classical detailing. The attractive entrance hall sets the tone for the property beyond, revealing a wealth of period character throughout, including panelled rooms, original cornicing and beautiful high ceilings.

Arranged over three floors, the building currently provides 15 individual office suites. Recent improvement works have been completed throughout, including the installation of a modern fire alarm system, ensuring the accommodation is ready to generate revenue immediately. During 2024, the property achieved an income of approximately £90,000, with the possibility for this to increase to around £133,000.

Alternatively, a more imaginative purchaser could reconfigure the existing office accommodation for residential use, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Externally, St Ann’s House benefits from a substantial rear garden enclosed by walled boundaries, presenting scope for landscaping, private courtyards or communal amenity space. Ample parking is available to the front and side of the property, further enhancing its appeal.

Central setting

Sitting proudly on St Ann’s Street, this striking building enjoys a prime position on one of King’s Lynn’s most historic and well-regarded thoroughfares. The property is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the High Street, the town’s vibrant cultural quarter and the setting for a wide range of local amenities, including shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Excellent local transport links are close at hand, making the location particularly appealing to commuters. King’s Lynn railway station is also within easy reach and offers direct services to Ely, Cambridge and London King’s Cross, providing swift and straightforward connections to key business centres, the capital and beyond.

Interesting acquisition

Area Manager Mark Upston commented: “This impressive mixed-use opportunity offers outstanding period features alongside significant potential for both residential and commercial use, set within a generous plot approaching one acre.”

Has St Ann’s House piqued your interest? Please call our King’s Lynn office on 01553 777773 to arrange a viewing or find out more information.

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