A two-bed apartment has hit the market inside a former bank in the city centre.

Norwich Evening News: The lounge area of the apartmentThe lounge area of the apartment (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

Located in Hardwick House, in King Street, the apartment is being sold by Gilson Bailey with offers in excess of £140,000.

Norwich Evening News: The kitchen area of the apartmentThe kitchen area of the apartment (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

The Grade II listed building, which was designed by Charles Hardwick in 1865 for Harvey and Hudson Bank, has a storied past.

Norwich Evening News: One of the two bedrooms inside the apartmentOne of the two bedrooms inside the apartment (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

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When the bank closed in 1870 it was taken over by the Post Office, which stayed until 1969.

Norwich Evening News: The apartment has a spiral staircase leading up to the second floorThe apartment has a spiral staircase leading up to the second floor (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

Its ground floor office space was most recently home to Savills estate agents, which later relocated to St Andrews Street.

Norwich Evening News: Hardwick House, in King Street, was designed by Charles Hardwick in 1865 for Harvey and Hudson BankHardwick House, in King Street, was designed by Charles Hardwick in 1865 for Harvey and Hudson Bank (Image: Newsquest)

The building has a spiral staircase leading up to the property on the second floor.

Norwich Evening News: The apartment is on the market with Gilson Bailey Estate AgentsThe apartment is on the market with Gilson Bailey Estate Agents (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

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There is a private entrance hall leading into the property, with the kitchen area leading into the lounge.

Norwich Evening News: The second bedroom in the apartmentThe second bedroom in the apartment (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

One of the two bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom included.

Norwich Evening News: The ensuite of the bedroomThe ensuite of the bedroom (Image: Gilson Bailey Estate Agents)

For more information visit gilsonbailey.co.uk.

Norwich Evening News: The apartment is on sale, with offers in excess of £140,000The apartment is on sale, with offers in excess of £140,000 (Image: Newsquest)