There are 88 residential properties within The Cathedral Close. They range from 1 bedroom flats to 9 bedroom houses.

All of the properties are owned by the Dean & Chapter of Norwich Cathedral. Some are occupied by the employees, but the majority are let to tenants.

The Cathedral Close extends from Tombland in the west to the River Wensum in the east, while the majority of the residential properties lie to the south east of Cathedral itself.

Houses are let on assured shorthold tenancies for a term of up to 20 years, but on average the term lies in the range of 5-7 years. Flats are let on assured shorthold tenancies for a term of 1-2 years. The rents that are charged are open market rents which are set before the property is 'marketed'.

Tenants are responsible for the normal outgoings including Council Tax, electricity, gas, telephone and water rates. The insurance premium relating to the structure of the property is charged annually by the landlord. A service charge (currently £250 inc. VAT per annum) is also levied.

Under the terms of the standard agreement, the Dean & Chapter retain a responsibility for maintaining the exterior and the structure of the property, whereas the tenant is responsible for the interior. However there are some variations from this in certain circumstances. Properties are unfurnished.

Potential tenants are required to join an Applicants' List, the details of which are held on a database at FPDSavills Norwich office. Members of this List are informed by post of any properties which become available before a tenant can be considered, but it is not a guarantee that a property will be offered.

Contact Mark Little

Tel: 01603 229225

Savills, 8 & 10 Upper King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1HB