
The Corn Exchange, 5-5a Exchange Street, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AB

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Key features
- Iconic building in prominent position - currently vacant
- Commercial premises with many opportunities - 3,500 sq/ft of retail space
- Outside garden offering seating area
- Industrial kitchen
- Thriving town centre of Harleston
- Guide price: £300,000 to £330,000 + VAT
- For sale by livestream auction Wednesday 18th June 2025
- Unless previously sold or withdrawn prior
Description
FOR SALE BY LIVESTREAM AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2025
TO REGISTER FOR LEGAL PACKS AND BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Interesting commercial premises in a prominent position within the centre of the market town of Harleston
Unique and rare opportunity to acquire this Grade II listed building in a prominent position within this thriving market town of Harleston.
The Corn Exchange was built in 1849 and provides 3,500 sq/ft of retail space. Currently vacant this building has most recently housed a variety of independent retail/craft exhibitors including antiques each paying rent for the space provided, making this a great investment opportunity.
This vast space has been partitioned into individual shops creating a Victorian indoor market, however this could be adapted to one retail space if they are removed. There is a room offering a bar, toilet facilities, large commercial kitchen and a tea rooms area to the rear. There is a cellar and a converted attic with ensuite shower facilities. There is a access to the side of the building creating a small courtyard which provided outside seating for the former tea rooms.
Providing many opportunities to include a possibility of residential use (STPP) or a superb opportunity for a restaurant or art gallery. A viewing to appreciate this splendid building is strongly recommended.
Main hall Entrance lobby with office, stairs to galleried mezzanine, large open space which has currently been carved up into retail shop area providing six pods, tea room seating area, kitchen, bar, toilets to include ladies, gents and disabled. Deliveries entrance hall leading to bar. Door to cellar and outside South facing terrace.
Cellar Housing the boiler and historic cells from when the building was the local court rooms.
Attic Used for storage, with ensuite facilities
Exterior To the side of the building there is gated entrance to the South facing courtyard offering seating area.
VAT Please note that VAT is payable on this Lot
Viewings Viewings are being held by appointment
Please contact the Norwich Office to book your appointment
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: B
Administration Fee: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Buyer's Premium Fee: £960 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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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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The Corn Exchange, 5-5a Exchange Street, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AB
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