A unique and exciting opportunity to acquire the former Dereham Maltings building, steeped in history and potential. The site is located close to the town centre, lending itself to a range of redevelopment prospects. This attractive complex of nineteenth century maltings buildings are disused and vacant. Initial works have been carried out in line with the permission granted for a program of repairs and refurbishment. The existing building is Grade II* listed with a pillbox which can be seen from afar and was built during World War II to guard the goods yard.
Formerly known as F & G Smith Maltings, this impressive Victorian construction stands as a listed building, built in 1870 and extended 1894. According to British Listed Buildings, this is a very complete and rare example of a surviving medium sized maltings.
The existing Norwich Road access would form a safe and desirable pedestrian / cycle link from the site to the town centre which is a short distance away.
Works Completed
Works completed to date consist of demolition of sundry extensions to the Maltings on the west elevation and removal of redundant plant and machinery; removal of all asbestos containing materials; partial re-roofing of the Steep, Malting Floors and Kilns roofs and associated roof repairs; clearance of and repairs to rainwater goods including lining valley gutters; external brickwork repairs to elevations and infilling of windows and doors with timber covers including blocking windows and doors to the covers and blocking windows and doors to the southern elevation.
Location
The Maltings is situated next to the Dereham Mid Norfolk Railway and less than half a mile from the town centre.
Dereham railway is the longest standard-gauge heritage railway in East Anglia and runs through the heart of Norfolk.
Dereham has the advantage of offering free town centre car parking and an array of popular stores and boutique shops. It also offers a range of major supermarkets and diverse employment oportunities.
There are highly regarded educational institutions from pre-school through to a sixth form college.
Dereham is situated in the heart of Norfolk and offers perfect access to locales such as Thetford Forest Park, Wymondham with Wymondham Abbey, and the popular Broads National Park and the regional capital, Norwich.
Transport
A47 - 1.5 miles
A11 - 13 miles
Norwich city centre - 18 miles
Norwich Train Station - 19 miles
Norwich International Airport - 18 miles
Thetford Forest - 20 miles
King's Lynn - 28 miles
Cambridge - 59 miles
Ipswich - 58 miles
London - 109 miles
Comparable Conversion
A previous Maltings building situated off Neatherd Road, Dereham and situated across from this building was successfully restored and renovated in 2006. This continues to be a popular residential building offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
Anti-Money Laundering
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Method of Sale
The property is for sale by Informal Tender with price on application.
VAT
The site is elected for tax and VAT will be charged on the purchase price.
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
Any fixtures, fittings or equipment shown are not necessarily included in the sale.
Drawings
Further information and drawings are available on request.
Tenure & Possession
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Viewings
Viewing is by appointment only. Interested parties should make contact with the selling agents to arranging to visit the site.
Health & Safety
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Photographs
The photographs in these particulars were taken in September 2022.
