10 bed detached house for sale

Merle Boddy House, 55 Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20

For sale by auction on Wednesday, 09 Dec 2026 at 10:00

Venue: Livestream Auction

Former care facility with ten bedrooms offering potential for alternative uses

A substantial former care facility offering considerable versatility and potential for alternative uses (subject to the necessary planning permissions).

The property provides extensive accommodation arranged to include ten bedrooms, together with a variety of offices, living rooms and communal areas. Further facilities include a kitchen, utility room, shared bathroom facilities and separate cloakrooms.

An interesting and versatile opportunity for investors, developers, operators or owner-occupiers seeking a substantial property with considerable scope and potential.

The Opportunity
The building is presented in generally good order and, having previously operated as a care facility, offers an opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a property with an established layout and considerable scope for adaptation.

Whilst previously used for care accommodation, the property may lend itself to a variety of alternative uses, potentially including residential conversion, supported living, specialist accommodation, educational or other institutional uses, subject to the necessary planning consents and any relevant regulatory requirements.

Ground Floor
Secure entry, hall, offices, living and dining rooms, kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom.

First Floor
Landing, five bedrooms, bathroom, separate wc. Office approached by separate staircase from the dining room (potential additional bedroom)

Outside
Front gardens providing off road parking for several vehicles, enclosed and private gardens to rear.

Council Tax Band
D


Viewings
Viewings are arranged on the following dates:

Tuesday 17th November

Thursday 19th November

Monday 23rd November

Thursday 26th November

Monday 30th November

Friday 4th December

Call the Norwich office to book an appointment.

EPC Rating: B

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
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

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.