About this property

Introduction
Brown&Co offers a residential and commercial opportunity in the heart of the peaceful village of Upwell, Norfolk. This substantial property, which has served as village butchers for many years, and attached house have a commanding view of the river and village church and easy access to mainline train stations. Full details in main listing.

Full Summary
Brown&Co offers a very interesting residential and commercial opportunity in the heart of the peaceful village of Upwell, Norfolk. This substantial property, approximately 298m2/3212sqft, has been in the same family for many years providing a butchers and village store. The property was originally two cottages however it is fully converted to provide commercial shop with preparation and kitchen area and attached (with internal access) owners accommodation having four bedrooms. Outside there is a large yard, garage, outbuildings and detached rear garden of considerable size accessed via a private track from the yard. The property has a superb location in the heart of this relaxed village with a fine view over the river and village church. The premises may be bought for continuation of the business or other commercial ventures, also there is potential to include the current commercial space with the residential but, none of these have been explored by the agent or our client and would require grant of change of use and planning permission with relevant local authority.

Briefly the property comprises;
Residential, entrance hall, wc, staircase to first floor, kitchen breakfast room and sitting room. First floor with landing, shower room and three large double bedrooms (one suitable for upstairs living room) and fourth connecting bedroom or dressing room.

Commercial; village butchers and store, comprising shop front and counter space with cold store, two rooms open plan for preparation with kitchen/oven and further store, office with rear access 3and garage/store. Current use class E (shops and retail), rateable value £3350, 2022- April 2023. Interested parties are advised to contact the Local Authority in order to confirm the amount payable as the property may be eligible for some form of transitional relief.

Location
The plot occupies a very pleasant position in the heart of Upwell. The village, which has the River Nene (Old Course) running through it, has a most relaxed atmosphere where narrow boats can be frequently seen passing through while locals fish the river banks. The village is a popular choice for local people and newcomers to the area, partly due to the villages easy access to the larger towns of Downham Market and Wisbech as well as being within easy reach of two railway stations. Nearby Downham Market, 8.2 miles, is a mainline station to Ely, Cambridge and London and Manea Station, 9.5 miles, has frequent trains to Peterborough which then offers national services as well as the South to London.

Services
Oil central heating, private drainage,
The property is situated in a conservation area.