Auctions can sometimes be the best place to find the weird and wonderful up for sale. 

This month there are a number of quirky properties going under the hammer in Norfolk and Waveney.

From a 35ft Broads cruiser to a former chippy in Caister, here are seven that are a bit out of the ordinary.

1. A former antique shop 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: A former antique shop in Holt is going under the hammer this monthA former antique shop in Holt is going under the hammer this month (Image: Auction House)

Where: Manor Mews, Holt, NR25 6AW

Guide price: £400,000 - £450,000

Situated in the high street of the market town of Holt, this former antique shop has planning permission to be converted back into a residential property.

Chris Bailey, auctioneer and business development manager for Auction House, said: "This would make an ideal investment as a holiday let, second home or main residence and could be turned into a three-bed cottage and one three-bedroom apartment.

"It has a long lease with 967 years remaining and has a lovely traditional Norfolk flint exterior."

2. A 98-year-old primary school

Great Yarmouth Mercury: This 98-year-old primary school in Lowestoft is up for auction this monthThis 98-year-old primary school in Lowestoft is up for auction this month (Image: Auction House)

Where: Lovewell Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RQ

Guide price: £190,000

Built in 1925, Fen Park Primary School educated the children of Lowestoft until its closure in 2013.

This unusual property has all the rooms you might expect at a school including classrooms, an assembly hall, a dining room, toilets and even a former swimming pool.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Inside the former school in LowestoftInside the former school in Lowestoft (Image: Auction House)

Even more quirky is that there are believed to be air raid shelters located underneath the playground.

It is located close to the seafront and could offer lots of potential for renovation of the 1,100 square metre space.

3. Long-running chippy

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Beach Road Fish & Chips in Caister is up for auction this monthBeach Road Fish & Chips in Caister is up for auction this month (Image: Auction House)

Where: Beach Road, Caister, NR30 5ER

Guide price: £150,000 - £170,000

This property has been keeping the people of Caister well-fed with chippy teas for 40 years but it has since closed after the owners decided to lay down their fryers and retire. 

Mr Bailey said: "This freehold restaurant/takeaway again could be converted to part residential due to the space upstairs which also has a separate kitchen area at the rear."

4. Broads river cruiser

Great Yarmouth Mercury: This 35ft Broads river cruiser is on sale this month at AuctionThis 35ft Broads river cruiser is on sale this month at Auction (Image: Auction House)

Where: Broadgate Moorings, Stalham, NR12 9EN

Guide price: £1,000 - £3,000

A four-berth broads river cruiser, built in 1967 by Ernest Collins of Wroxham, could be yours for a bargain price when it goes under the hammer this month.

The 35-foot vessel has been "well-used" and is in need of restoration and refurbishment, according to Mr Bailey.

As an added bonus, the moorings are paid for up till the end of 2023.

5. A disused warehouse 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: This disused warehouse in Great Yarmouth is up for auction this monthThis disused warehouse in Great Yarmouth is up for auction this month (Image: Auction House)

Where: Fenner Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3PS

Guide price: £150,000

This former production site and warehouse is on a large site of approximately 1.24 acres.

It was most recently granted planning permission to be converted into an indoor kart racing circuit.

The building has the potential to be split, having four bays which run north to south, one which is east to west and a two-storey reception and office block.

6. A Grade II listed barn

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Grade II listed barn located in Fressingfield, near HarlestonThe Grade II listed barn located in Fressingfield, near Harleston (Image: Auction House)

Where: Laxfield Road, Fressingfield, IP21 5TD

Guide price: £110,000 - £130,000

This historic barn is situated a short distance from Harleston and has lots of character, including wooden beams and even includes a separate cart lodge.

It has planning permission for residential development and could be turned into a two-bed detached home.

7. Oak-framed 50ft patrol boat

Great Yarmouth Mercury: This 35ft Broads river cruiser is on sale this month at AuctionThis 35ft Broads river cruiser is on sale this month at Auction (Image: Auction House)

Where: Heath Road, Oulton Broad, NR33 9LZ

Guide price: £2,000 - £5,000

It may not currently be seaworthy but this 50ft oak-framed and cast iron vessel could be transformed into a large houseboat.

Named Three Rivers, the boat was originally commissioned in 1967 for the Northumberland and Tyneside River Board but is now out of the water and in storage following a partial renovation.

Two six-litre diesel engines are included in the sale, helping the buyer on their way to getting it running once again.