The site of a former much-loved Ipsiwch florist has been sold at auction after the owner announced her retirement. 

Christines Florist in Bramford Road was put up for auction last month after the popular shop closed down at the beginning of the year

Auction House East Anglia auctioned the property with a guide price of £100,000 to £120,000.

On Wednesday, February 8, the former shop was sold for £124,000.