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Mixed use

Auction
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Mixed use
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Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxAsk agent

Features and description

  • Freehold restaurant and gift shop let for £39,200 pa gross
  • Idyllic Broadland village setting
  • Excellent long term investment opportunity
  • Guide price: £425,000
  • For sale by livestream auction
  • Unless previously sold or withdrawn prior
  • 11:00am, Thursday 8th May 2025

SOLD AT AUCTION FOR £453,000

Freehold investment opportunity located comprising of shop, restaurant, one bedroom cottage and managers flat, currently let producing £39,200 per annum

An exciting chance to acquire this historic Freehold property, dating back to the 16th century, which is being sold with the benefit of current leases, delivering £39,200 per annum.

This well-maintained property has recently undergone re-ridging and a thorough overhaul of its thatched roof. The restaurant, which accommodates approximately 40 guests inside, also features a courtyard terrace for additional dining space. It includes a one-bedroom manager's flat and a separate one-bedroom cottage. Additionally, there is a lock-up gift shop.

Both the restaurant and shop are leased on 10-year terms.

Located in the picturesque and sought-after village of Horning, this property is steeped in history and charm, overlooking the River Bure. The name "Horning" originates from Old English, meaning "folk who live on high ground between rivers," reflecting its idyllic setting.


Staithe N Willow Restaurant and living accommodation Ground Floor.
Entrance: two separate cloakrooms, serving area, restaurant, snug area, kitchen, two store rooms. door to enclosed private courtyards.

First floor:
Sitting Room, kitchen/dining area, bedroom and ensuite shower room.
Willow Cottage Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall, Kitchen and bathroom

First Floor:
Bedroom and sitting room
Lavender and lace gift shoppe Shop area, kitchenette and cloakroom
Freehold Sale The freehold interest in the property is being offered for sale, which include both the commercial and residential elements along with the associated leases. Full details, including lease terms, rental incomes and other legal documentation can be obtained through the legal pack.
Business Rates Business rates will be the responsibility of the occupier.

The premises have the following assessment:-

Staithe "N" Willow 16 Lower Street, Horning NR12 8AA
Description Restaurant & premises
Rateable Value (from 1st April 2023) £8,300

Lavender & Lace Gift Shoppe, The staithe, Horning, NR12 8AG
Description Shop and premises
Rateable Value ( from 1st April 2023) £3,000
Viewings Viewing is strictly by appointment only, please contact the Norwich office
Council Tax Band Flat - A

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Administration Fee: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Buyer's Premium Fee: £900 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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Auction House - East Anglia
Auction House - East Anglia
The Barn, Newmarket Road Cringleford Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6UE
01603 398879
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The Auction House team have been holding auctions in East Anglia for over fifteen years. We originally operated under the Tops name, then as Tops Auction House. We have been the Eastern Region’s leading Land and Property auctioneers since 2002 and are highly respected in the area. Sale numbers have grown over the period to over 400 properties per year with success rates averaging out at well over 80% since 2004. Auction House East Anglia draws entries for its auction room in Norwich from a wide geographical area and is supported by a number of market and coastal town Introducer Agents who provide entries and assist with viewings. Auction House East Anglia operates from offices in Norwich (servicing Norfolk), King's Lynn (servicing NW Norfolk and parts of Cambridgeshire), Peterborough (servicing Cambridgeshire) and Ipswich (servicing Suffolk and North Essex) and sells a wide variety of property types covering the residential, land, commercial, investment and agricultural sectors. Many are vacant for improvement, others tenanted or for development. We are expert advisers and guide vendors as to the most appropriate method of sale which could be by Formal or Informal Tender, Invited Offer, Private Treaty or Auction. Auction House East Anglia was the model Licensee and provided the template for others to follow. It continues to be one of the most successful operators in the UK and is the ‘first choice’ regional auctioneer across the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and North Essex.
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