A town centre shop with planning permission for flats has been sold.

The former Stead and Simpson store at 176 King Street, in Great Yarmouth, had an auction guide price of £140,000 to £160,000 when it went under the hammer with Auction House East Anglia in Norwich.

Eastern Daily Press: The sales floor at 176 King Street which has been sold by Auction House East Anglia.The sales floor at 176 King Street which has been sold by Auction House East Anglia. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

Bidding started at £120,000 reaching £128,000 after six bids - not enough to see it sold.

The auctioneer said it was a "prominent" property within easy reach of the town's market and its famous chip stalls.

Eastern Daily Press: Inside 176 King Street in Great Yarmouth which is up for sale.Inside 176 King Street in Great Yarmouth which is up for sale. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

The property, lot 88, was sold post auction for an undisclosed sum.

It comprises a ground floor sales area with side office and toilet. The first and second floors have a separate side access and have planning approval for flats.

Eastern Daily Press: Inside 176 King Street which has planning permission for flats.Inside 176 King Street which has planning permission for flats. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

As Stead and Simpson, and before that Shoe Zone, it was sandwiched between Thornton's and Adam's Kids. More recently the shop has had a series of identities including Vapez and Shakez, and Shabby Chiq.

A burnt out house and a quaint cottage in Caister were among other lots to sell.