A salon in a prime town centre location in Southwold has hit the market - with a price tag of £1million.

Chartered surveyor Fennel has listed the freehold of The Salon in High Street, opposite Crew Clothing Company, for sale.

Eastern Daily Press: The salon is in the town's High Street, opposite Crew Clothing CompanyThe salon is in the town's High Street, opposite Crew Clothing Company (Image: Fennel)

Fennel has described the building as a "large, attractive period property" with 1,311 square feet of internal space.

Eastern Daily Press: The interior of The SalonThe interior of The Salon (Image: Fennel)

Planning permission was granted by East Suffolk Council to convert the space above the main salon area in a two-bedroom flat.

Eastern Daily Press: The entrance to The Salon in Southwold's High StreetThe entrance to The Salon in Southwold's High Street (Image: Fennel)

Fennel added: "Southwold boasts a thriving community which benefits from a substantial tourist influx throughout the year.

"The property offers a unique opportunity to redevelop this centrally located prime retail shop."

Eastern Daily Press: Properties in Southwold are among the priciest in SuffolkProperties in Southwold are among the priciest in Suffolk (Image: Fennel)

Southwold's property prices are some of the highest in Suffolk - with a report by Compare My Move revealing the average house in the seaside town costs close to £500,000.

Eastern Daily Press: Planning permission has been granted to convert the upper floors into a two-bedroom flatPlanning permission has been granted to convert the upper floors into a two-bedroom flat (Image: Fennel)