Detached house for sale

St Mary The Less Church, Thetford, Norfolk IP24

For sale by auction on Wednesday, 29 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Venue: Livestream Auction

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a historic former church with the benefit of full planning permission for conversion into five residential dwellings, situated on 0.97 acres (stms)

The Church of St Mary the Less sits on a site size of 0.97acres (stms) and comprises the church building together with the surrounding churchyard. The property is bounded by Bury Road to the north and east, residential properties to the south, and St Mary's Court to the west, from where the proposed vehicular access is to be taken.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark building with planning consent in place, offering significant potential to create a unique residential development within an attractive and established setting.

Planning details
Planning permission and listed building consent were granted in late 2024 to convert the historic Grade II* listed St Mary the Less Church into five separate residences. The approved project retains the main structural fabric and architectural features of the medieval building. Planning permissions under references 3PL/2024/0004/F and 3PL/2024/0005/lb.

History
The Church of St Mary the Less, with origins dating back to the 11th century, is a building of considerable historic significance. The majority of the existing structure dates from the 14th century, with substantial rebuilding undertaken during the 19th century.

Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Price Information
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Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.