A restaurant in the heart of Norwich has gone up for sale but the business remains in full operation.

Italia Nostra in St Giles Street is being marketed for £99,999 including stock leasehold, with the premises rent coming in at £13,000 per annum.

It has been run by the same couple for 10 years but agents Right Biz say: "Whilst the current owners have loved every minute of running the business, they have decided now is the time to focus on other business interests and pass the restaurant over to someone who can continue their success and give it the time and attention that it deserves."

Situated in a Grade II-listed Georgian building, the restaurant can seat up to 26 diners but there is potential for the number of covers to be increased.

Norwich Evening News: Italia Nostra in St Giles Street, NorwichItalia Nostra in St Giles Street, Norwich (Image: Maya Derrick)

The dining area is decked out with wood panel flooring, wooden furniture, a variety of traditional Italian artwork and mirrors and large glass double doors opening up to the rear courtyard, which has access to the WC facilities.

At the front of the property is a bar - made of wood panelling and a bottle display area, coffee machine and drinks fridge - with a fully-equipped commercial kitchen to the rear, and also has a cellar which stretches the full width of the property accessible via the back of the bar.

There are also communal toilets which are currently shared with neighbouring businesses, with cleaning and maintenance covered by a £275 service charge each month.

Norwich Evening News: Italia Nostra, St Giles Street, NorwichItalia Nostra, St Giles Street, Norwich (Image: Maya Derrick)

The lease agreement currently has six years left to run, with a break clause and rent review occurring every three years.

There are no business rates due to small business rates relief.

Gas, water and maintenance costs for the property cost a further £275.

Norwich Evening News: Italia Nostra has been run by the same couple for more than 10 yearsItalia Nostra has been run by the same couple for more than 10 years (Image: Maya Derrick)

A nearby parking space is currently rented for £110 per month as there is no on-site parking.

The listing adds: "The business has been a firm favourite of the local community and serves an array of traditional, authentic Italian food, combining high-quality cookery with top-quality customer service."

Norwich Evening News: Italia Nostra is in a Grade II-listed Georgian property in St Giles StreetItalia Nostra is in a Grade II-listed Georgian property in St Giles Street (Image: Maya Derrick)

Italia Nostra was approached for comment.