The signs can be seen on the former Paxon and Thomas practice on Castle Meadow, which closed last year.
The property, which is being managed by Arnolds Keys is a grade-II listed three-storey self-contained vacant office building with a basement.
The building at 20 Castle Meadow (Image: Newsquest) According to the agents’ listing, the first and second floors were recently redecorated and provide “self-contained predominantly open-plan offices” with toilets and kitchen facilities at each level.
Paxon and Thomas, which offered eye tests and sold a range of glasses and specialist contact lenses, was originally opened more than 50 years ago.
Adrian Hudson, the managing director of Lords Opticians, which is a small independent opticians in Norfolk, described the closure of the Castle Meadow branch as a “sad loss” brought on by several reasons.
He also added that in 2017 his wife was diagnosed with cancer and this – combined with the Covid pandemic, rising business costs and competition from national chains – meant that the business was no longer financially viable.
Since its closing, the building has remained empty with the original signs stating the practice was closed still in the window.
Dentists have also since shown interest in the building.
An application, submitted by RS Dental in February, was given Norwich City Council’s seal of approval earlier this year.
It could see the ground and first floors of 20 Castle Meadow converted into a fully equipped dental practice.
According to signage plans, the dental team will include Dr Rekha Shrestha, Dr Liezl Husslemann and dental hygienist Julie Winders.
Developers say new plumbing and electrical systems will be installed to support modern dental equipment, while original architectural features will be preserved.
Minor accessibility improvements, including new patient toilets, are also planned.
A Norwich City Council planning officer said: “The proposed works will support the continued optimal viable use and ongoing maintenance of the heritage asset, while avoiding substantial alterations to historic fabric.”