Hidden cellar in Upper St Giles is up for sale for £125,000

Upper St Giles hidden cellar for sale <i>(Image: Denise Bradley/Pymm &Co)</i>
Upper St Giles hidden cellar for sale (Image: Denise Bradley/Pymm &Co)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

A cellar hidden beneath a city street in the Norwich lanes is now on the market.

Tucked away underground in Upper St Giles Street is a 27-metre-long hidden space.

The entrance to the subterranean pad is at ground floor level on a pathway beside a block of flats on the south side of the street

The unusual space was previously used by Eaton Rifle Club. 

READ MORE: Norwich street lamp shines light on old tram network

The unique space is located beneath Upper St GilesThe unique space is located beneath Upper St Giles (Image: Pymm & Co) According to a virtual tour given by estate agent Pymm & Co, they believe the chasm was built as a cellar in the Victorian era.

However, the agents said they were not sure when the cellar was built but are going to check the history behind the unique space.

READ MORE: Emergency services investigate aftermath of drug den blaze

The main cellar is 27 metres long The main cellar is 27 metres long (Image: Pymm & Co)

Pymm & Co's description of the property reads: "We would advise any interested parties to speak to the local planning authority in regards to the type of use that would be permitted.

READ MORE: Norwich market traders warn of decline due to card payments

The cellar was previously used by Eaton Rifle ClubThe cellar was previously used by Eaton Rifle Club (Image: Pymm & Co)"Due to limited access and the nature of the surrounding areas, uses involving lots of people (i.e. nightclub) are unlikely to be permitted, however, we would suggest speaking to them directly."

The space is up for £125,000 on a 125-year lease.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos