Commercial Properties for Sale in Colchester

Colchester Office for Sale

Two self-contained long leasehold units totaling approx. 6,588 sq. ft. Prominent riverfront position near University Quays and The University of Essex. Ground floor retail with full vacant possession; first floor has planning consent for five 1-bedroom flats (Ref: 251441). Both leaseholds: 999 years from 2020. Combined guide price OIRO £615,000. EPC C55.

Date on Market:

09/06/2026

Colchester Portfolio of properties for Sale

The property is fully let on full repairing and insuring leases to three strong covenants: Wolseley UK Limited, Technotrans Graphics Limited and Euro Car Parts Limited, producing a total rental income of £226,000 per annum.

Date on Market:

19/05/2026

Colchester Retail for Sale

The New Inn is currently a working public house set in the central city centre position. The property offers excellent development potential and possible residential use subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.<br/><br/>The New Inn offers substantial accommodation over two floors with useful outside areas including car parking, beer garden and an outside pool room/function room.<br/><br/>Currently as a working public house, there are two functional bar areas, one of which has been arranged for music and entertaining and there are toilet facilities located on the ground floor. There is a useful and sizeable cellar and on the first floor the accommodation has been arranged to facilitate owner accommodation with the rooms being mainly utilised as kitchen, living room, en suite bathroom and three additional bedrooms. However this accommodation could be rearranged if planning consent were given to be utilised as a residential property.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>To one side of the property is a parking area for a number of vehicles.<br/><br/>There is a beer garden and part covered seating area, with further covered seating area leading onto the pool room/function room providing accommodation for a variety of uses.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br/>Council Tax Band - A<br/>Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.<br/>Tenure - Freehold<br/>EPC Rating - C (63)<br/>Ref - COL240872/GB<br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2026, of £7,000. <br/>We recommend all parties make their own direct enquiries with the local rating authority to confirm their liabilities in this regard. <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS<br/>Please use postcode CO2 7AX For Satnav. <br/><br/>VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SELLING AGENTS:<br/>Fenn Wright<br/>146 High Street<br/>Colchester<br/>CO1 1PW<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

16/05/2026

Colchester Office for Sale

The property comprises a purpose-built modern office building constructed in 1979. Traditional framed construction with brick elevations and concrete floors, arranged to promote open-plan office accommodation across the ground, first and second floors<br/><br/>The offices benefit from suspended ceilings incorporating recessed Category II lighting, air conditioning, and good levels of natural light. Heating is provided by a gas-fired central heating system<br/><br/>The building includes an Otis passenger lift (8-person / 600 kg capacity), which has been out of commission for 13 years. WC facilities are provided on each floor, with secure staircases located at either end of the building<br/><br/>A secure gated basement provides parking for approx. 10 - 12 cars. <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>The property occupies a prominent position at the junction of Southway and Headgate, with all city centre amenities within walking distance. Vehicular access is provided via Crouch Street. Public transport links are close by, with city centre bus stops approximately 300 metres to the north on Head Street and Colchester Town railway station within a 10-minute walk<br/><br/>ACCOMMODATION <br/>[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas] <br/><br/> Ground Floor: 3,230 sq ft [300.1 sq m] approx.<br/> First Floor: 3,185 sq ft [295.9 sq m] approx.<br/> Second Floor: 3,185 sq ft [295.9 sq m] approx.<br/> Third Floor (plant): 511 sq ft [47.5 sq m] approx.<br/> Basement: 2,781 sq ft [258.3 sq m] approx.<br/> Total: 12,892 sq ft [1,150.3 sq m] approx.<br/><br/>TENANCY INFORMATION <br/>The ground and first floor are both let to established professional businesses that have been tenants for over 10 years. <br/>Both leases expire 30.12.2029 and contain a mutual break clause on 21.12.2027 (6 months notice). Rents reserved £48,231 per annum + service charges £24,115 per annum. Both leases are contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.<br/>Second floor vacant. Copies of the leases are available on application. <br/><br/>TERMS <br/>The premises are available For Sale Freehold with offers in the region of £1,200,000 plus VAT.<br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2026, of :<br/>Ground FloorRV £19,250<br/>First FloorRV £19,750<br/>Second Floor RV £20,000<br/>We recommend all parties make their own direct enquiries with the local rating authority.<br/><br/>PLANNING<br/>The property is not listed but is situated in the City Centre conservation area. It is understood that P.D. conversion is likely to be available to allow residential use.<br/>Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding this to Colchester City Council planning department. <br/><br/>ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC] <br/>We have been advised that the premises fall within class D (97) of the energy performance assessment scale.<br/>A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available from our office upon request. <br/><br/>VAT<br/>The property is elected to VAT. Prospective buyers should therefore be aware that VAT will be payable at the prevailing rate.<br/><br/>LEGAL COSTS<br/>Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs. <br/><br/>ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS <br/>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify prospective purchaser's identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors.<br/><br/>VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE SELLING AGENTS:<br/>Fenn Wright<br/>T:[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>E: [use Contact Agent Button]

Date on Market:

21/04/2026

Colchester Industrial for Sale

The unit is of steel portal frame construction with brick elevations with a pitched roof incorporating translucent roof lights. Eaves height approx. 4.7m and apex height approx. 7.2m. A large electrically operated loading door (approx. 4.4m wide by 5m high) provides access from the front yard along with a personnel door to the side. The unit benefits from three phase power, lighting, a mezzanine with open storage, WC's, tea point, and office / meeting space.<br/><br/>Externally there is a large hard surfaced yard to the front and side of the building providing ample loading, storage, and parking space.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>The site is located on Haven Road, close to the Whitehall Road roundabout adjoining the popular Whitehall Industrial Estate to the South East of Colchester City Centre. <br/>Good access is available to the inner ring road systems which in turn lead to the A12.A120 (approx. 4.5 miles), providing fast links to the M25, Stansted Airport and the east coast ports of Harwich & Felixstowe.<br/><br/>ACCOMMODATION <br/>[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas] <br/><br/> Warehouse 11,028 sq ft [1,024.5 sq m] <br/> Mezzanine Floor 2,354 sq ft [218.7 sq m] <br/> Total13,382 sq ft [1,243.2 sq m] <br/><br/>Note: We are advised that the site totals approx. 1.9 Acres (0.77 Ha).<br/><br/>TERMS <br/>The premises are available to let on a new full repairing and insuring lease, with lease length and terms to be agreed, at a rent of £110,000 per annum exclusive (no VAT).<br/><br/>Alternatively the premises are available For Sale Freehold with a guide price of £1,250,000 (no VAT).<br/><br/>SERVICE CHARGE<br/>We are advised that no service charge is applicable.<br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2026, of £97,000. Therefore estimated rates payable of approximately £46,560 for the current year. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.<br/><br/>BUILDINGS INSURANCE<br/>The buildings insurance is to be arranged by the landlord with the cost to be recovered from the tenant. For the current year the approximate cost is £TBC plus VAT.<br/><br/>ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC] <br/>We have been advised that the premises fall within class E (123) of the EPC scale. A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available from our office upon request. <br/><br/>PLANNING<br/>We are advised by our client that the most recent planning application for the site is: 950972 for a Bouy repair and Maintenance facility at the north end of the site from 1995. As the site has likely been used as a boatyard/mixed commercial/distribution etc, the use class for the site is likely to be Sui Generis. For confirmation of this an application for a Lawful Development Certificate would need to be made. Interested parties are therefore advised to make their own enquiries direct with the Colchester City Council planning department.<br/><br/>VAT<br/>VAT will NOT be applicable on the rent/purchase price. All rents and prices are exclusive of VAT under the Finance act 1989.<br/><br/>SITE PLAN<br/>The included plan is for indicative purposes and is not to be relied upon.<br/><br/>LEGAL COSTS<br/>Each party is to be responsible for their own legals costs.<br/><br/>ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS <br/>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a prospective tenants/purchasers identity prior to the instruction of solicitors. <br/><br/>VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE AGENTS:<br/>Fenn Wright<br/>T:[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>E: [use Contact Agent Button]

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

Colchester Industrial for Sale

The premises are available For Sale Freehold at a guide price of £450,000

Property Subtype:

Service

Date on Market:

28/03/2026

Colchester Office for Sale

The premises are available For Sale Freehold with vacant possession at a guide price of £1,250,000 (no VAT).

Date on Market:

24/02/2026

Colchester Retail for Sale

Lot 122 is available by way of Savills Online Auction 23rd June 2026 This freehold commercial premises at 39 Claudius Road, Colchester (REF: AMP4395) offers approximately 4,561 sq. ft. of bright, flexible open-plan space, complete with kitchen and WC facilities and the rare benefit of demised outdoor space. With Class E use, the building is highly versatile—ideal for a nursery, medical practice, office, or retail occupier—and is positioned in a convenient Colchester location within walking distance of shops, cafés and services, supported by strong public transport links and excellent road connectivity via the A12. The site also presents a development opportunity, with a feasibility scheme prepared for two 2-bedroom houses. Offered for sale with offers in excess of £550,000, this adaptable asset provides strong potential for both owner-occupiers and developers.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

09/02/2026

Colchester Retail for Sale

The property is available to purchase Freehold with Vacant Possession at an asking price of £200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Pounds). The property which is Grade II Listed and dating from its earliest to around c16, is of timber-frame construction, plastered walls and wooden windows and floors, and comprises ground and first floors with a cellar. The property comprises an attractive ground floor bar area which benefits from a glazed bay window frontage, customer entrance door, hard wood flooring, spotlights and separate ladies and gents w/cs. At first floor level, there are 3 offices/storerooms, a partly fitted kitchen and WC. The property contains a wide array of period features. There is also a central passageway between the neighbouring property to a rear court and enclosed beer garden.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

26/01/2026

Dedham Office for Sale

NOW AVAILABLE AT REDUCED GUIDE PRICE - Well presented office in attractive countryside setting. <br/><br/>The property comprises a self-contained ground floor office with a pitched, insulated roof, timber cladding, and a feature vaulted ceiling. <br/><br/>It features a glazed UPVC entrance door leading to a reception / waiting area, a single accessible WC and kitchenette. The office is fitted with carpets, LED lighting, UPVC double-glazed windows, and perimeter trunking with electrical sockets. It also benefits from wall-mounted heating and cooling cassettes (not tested) and a fire and intruder alarm system (not tested). <br/><br/>Externally, the property benefits from a landscaped parking area, with Unit 1 having four allocated spaces. There is an additional overflow / visitor car park on site.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>Dedham Vale Business Centre is a contemporary office development located on the Essex / Suffolk boarder, within the picturesque village of Dedham, identified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). <br/>The Business Centre is accessed via Manningtree Road / Jupes Hill with easy access to Dedham village centre which boasts an array of fantastic amenities including shops, cafes and restaurants. The A12 and A120 are located nearby which provide excellent traffic links.<br/><br/>ACCOMMODATION <br/>[Approximate Net Internal Floor Areas] <br/><br/> Total: 946 sq ft [87.89 sq m] approx.<br/><br/>TERMS <br/>The premises are available For Sale Freehold with vacant possession at a guide price of £210,000 (plus VAT).<br/><br/>SERVICE CHARGE<br/>A service charge is applicable to cover; maintenance of the estate communal areas, landscaping, lighting and car parking areas, and the septic tank. <br/>The approx. costs for the current year is £1,802.12 (plus VAT). <br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>We are advised that the premises have a rateable value (RV), with effect from the 1st April 2023 of £13,500. <br/>With effect from 1st April 2026, the RV will be £14,000.<br/>For ratable values between £12,000 and £15,000 concessionary rates relief may be available subject to eligibility. We recommend all parties make their own enquiries directly with the local rating authority.<br/><br/>ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC] <br/>We have been advised that the premises fall within class B (27) of the energy performance assessment scale. A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available from our office upon request. <br/><br/>VAT<br/>We are advised that property is elected to VAT. All prices are exclusive of VAT under the Finance Act 1989. Interested parties are advised to consult their professional advisors as to their liabilities, if any, in this direction.<br/><br/>LEGAL COSTS<br/>Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs. <br/><br/>ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS <br/>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify prospective purchaser's identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors. <br/><br/>VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE SELLING AGENTS:<br/>Fenn Wright<br/>T:[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>E: [use Contact Agent Button]

Date on Market:

05/12/2025

Feering Office for Sale

Prestigious Office For Sale - part income producing, with on site car parking, easy A12 access and Countryside views.<br/><br/>Constructed circa 2008 the building is of modern construction with part timber cladding externally, under a pitched and tiled roof, arranged over ground and first floors. <br/>There is a reception area with WC facilities, passenger lift to the first floor and access to the ground floor offices, store room and stairs to the first floor. The offices are carpeted and benefit from a suspended ceilings with LED lighting, recessed heating / cooling units and high quality glazed partitioning providing various offices / meeting rooms on the ground and first floor. There is a 100mb fibre internet leased line. <br/>Externally the office is situated within landscaped grounds with a duck pond and seating area along with marked car parking bays for twenty one cars.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>An attractive detached office building prominently located by the entrance of the popular Threshelfords Business Park on the outskirts of Feering, with easy access to the A12 trunk road and approximately 1.5 miles from Kelvedon Railway Station (London Liverpool Street approximately 40 minutes). Chelmsford is approximately 10 miles to the South West and Colchester 10 miles to the North East.<br/><br/>ACCOMMODATION <br/>[Approximate Net Internal Floor Areas] <br/><br/> Ground Floor: 2,649 sq ft [246.1 sq m] approx.<br/> First Floor: 2,634 sq ft [244.7 sq m] approx.<br/> Total: 5,283 sq ft [490.8 sq m] approx.<br/><br/>TERMS <br/>The premises are available For Sale on a 999 year ground lease from 30th November 2007 at a peppercorn rent, at a guide price of £900,000 plus VAT. <br/><br/>Note: Consideration will be given to a new lease of the first floor offices. Rent and terms upon application.<br/><br/>TENANCY<br/>The ground floor is let to Premier Print & Promotions Ltd on a five year full internal repairing lease at a rent of £36,500 pax. The lease is to expire 16th June 2027 (no break or rent review). Further information is available upon request.<br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>We have been informed that the rateable value for the whole building is £71,750. We estimate that the rates payable are likely to be in the region of £39,180 per annum.<br/>Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local rating authority to confirm their liabilities.<br/><br/>SERVICE CHARGE<br/>A service charge is applicable to cover the cost of; maintenance, lighting and landscaping of the external communal areas. <br/>Approx. cost for the current year is £3,620 plus VAT.<br/><br/>ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC] <br/>We have been advised that the premises fall within class B (42) of the energy performance assessment scale. <br/><br/>LEGAL COSTS<br/>Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs. <br/><br/>VAT<br/>All prices are exclusive of VAT under the Finance Act 1989. Interested parties are advised to consult their professional advisors as to their liabilities, if any, in this direction.<br/><br/>ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS <br/>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify prospective purchaser's identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors. <br/><br/>VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE LETTING AGENTS:<br/>Fenn Wright<br/>T:[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>E: [use Contact Agent Button]

Date on Market:

08/08/2025

Ardleigh Office for Sale

A well-presented two storey, self-contained office, which benefits from an entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor, an open-plan layout, separate kitchenette and W/C facilities.<br /><br />The specification includes heating and cooling (not tested), plastered ceilings with recessed LG3 lighting, wood flooring, power / networking sockets and intruder / fire alarms. High speed fibre optic broadband (BT lease line of 80 mb download & upload), <br /><br />Externally, there are three allocated car parking spaces within the gravelled car parking area, plus additional unallocated visitor car parking spaces are provided. The grounds are lit and there are security gates at the entrance which are automatically locked by a timer out of hours.<br /><br />LOCATION <br />A high quality office development, constructed in 2012, situated within a selfcontained site with direct and easy access to the A12 / A120 which provide fast links to the national motorway network, Stansted Airport, and the east coast <br />ports of Harwich and Felixstowe. Colchester City Centre and main line railway station (London Liverpool Street approx. 55 mins) are approximately 4 miles distant.<br /><br />ACCOMMODATION <br />[Approximate Net Internal Floor Area] <br /><br /> Total: 937.8 sq ft [87.1 sq m] approx.<br /><br />TERMS <br />The premises are available for sale Freehold at £285,000 (plus VAT) or to let on a new full repairing and insuring <br />lease, lease length and terms to be agreed, at a rent of £19,950 per annum, exclusive of business rates. <br />We have been advised that VAT is applicable.<br /><br />SERVICE CHARGE<br />A service charge is applicable to cover; maintenance of the estate communal areas, landscaping, lighting and car parking areas. The service charge also includes the provision of super fast fibre broadband.<br /><br />Approximate cost for the current year is £2,997 plus VAT, payable on account.<br /><br />BUSINESS RATES <br />We are advised that the premises have a combined rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2023, of £17,600. Therefore estimated rates payable of approximately £8,785 for the current year. <br /><br />Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.<br /><br />BUILDINGS INSURANCE<br />The buildings insurance is to be arranged by the landlord with the cost to be recovered from the tenant. <br /><br />For the current year the approximate cost is £535.64 plus VAT.<br /><br />ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC] <br />We have been advised that the premises fall within class B (26) of the energy performance assessment scale. <br /><br />A full copy of the EPC assessment is available upon request.<br /> <br />VAT<br />VAT will be applicable on the rent and service. All rents and prices are exclusive of VAT under the Finance act 1989.<br /><br />LEGAL COSTS<br />Each party will bear their own legal costs.<br /><br />VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE LETTING AGENTS:<br />Fenn Wright<br />[use Contact Agent Button]<br />[use Contact Agent Button] <br /><br />A high quality office development, constructed in 2012, situated within a self-contained site with direct and easy access to the A12 / A120 which provide fast links to the national motorway network, Stansted Airport, and the east coast ports of Harwich and Felixstowe. Colchester City Centre and main line railway station (London Liverpool Street approx. 55 mins) are approximately 4 miles distant.<br />

Date on Market:

25/06/2025

Langham Office for Sale - Langham, Essex

Freehold for sale for £235,000

Date on Market:

18/04/2025

Colchester Office for Sale - Elmstead Market

Aster House is built to a high standard of specification to include; clad and rendered elevations, double glazed aluminium windows and doors, suspended ceilings with recessed LED lighting, air sourced air conditioning and ventilation, raised access floors, fire alarm systems, kitchenettes & W/C facilities. The ground floor offices benefit from their own private personnel doors, whilst access to the first floor offices are via a communal personnel door at ground level, with stairway and lift access to the first floor suites. Externally, there are allocated car parking spaces for each suite, plus ample additional visitor parking available on site. Additional allocated spaces are available by negotiation. There is also an on-site café.

Date on Market:

21/05/2025

Colchester Portfolio of properties for Sale

Queens House : The Freehold investment is available at a price of £1,400,000 (One Million Four Hundred Thousand Pounds) subject to contract. D’Arcy House : The Freehold investment is available at a price of £1,250,000 (One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds) subject to contract.

Property Subtype:

Mixed Types

Date on Market:

26/11/2025

Ardleigh Land for Sale

Evolve is an exciting, new concept in flexible, affordable, self owned and operated workspace - designed for both start-up and investment. <br/><br/>*46 Mayfly Way 1,358 Sq Ft Available £695 per week (excl. VAT)<br/><br/>Available TO LET:<br/><br/>Suitable for a variety of B1, B8 & E* Uses <br/>Inclusive rent (rent & service charge)<br/>Minimum initial six-month commitment<br/>One allocated parking bay per unit (additional allocated spaces available - POA)<br/>Additional visitor parking on-site (56 spaces in total)<br/>High speed internet (1GB per second line) connection - tenant to arrange their own contract<br/>On-site private gym, shower facilities and refreshment station<br/>Two private boardroom / business suites for tenant's use (free of charge)<br/>Prime location adjacent to the A12 / A120 interchange<br/><br/>*Class E subject to planning<br/><br/>Available FOR SALE: <br/>*46 Mayfly Way 1,358 Sq Ft Available £340,000 (excl. VAT)<br/><br/>Please refer to the official marketing brochure for full details on the specification. Every effort is made by Fenn Wright to faithfully represent information provided by the vendor.<br/><br/>For further information please contact Agents; <br/>Fenn Wright<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

14/11/2025

Boxted Office for Sale - Boxted, Essex

Date on Market:

03/06/2025

Boxted Office for Sale - Boxted, Essex

Our innovative concept allows easy conversion into two separate office spaces for maximised utility. This adaptability suits your evolving needs and can turn unused areas into additional income, potentially providing a cost-free office space. The units have been carefully constructed with a deep commitment to eco-friendliness, utilising sustainable materials whenever possible. At Boxted Park, we have taken proactive steps to integrate eco-conscious options directly into the very fabric of our units. Each space comes equipped with preinstalled infrastructure for solar panel heating and individual EV car charging points.

Date on Market:

22/05/2025

Colchester Land for Sale

The site comprises an irregular shaped parcel of land measuring approx. 3.01 acres (1.22 Ha) fronting The Crescent on Colchester Business Park, which backs onto the slip road of J.29 of the A12. Colchester Business Park and the adjacent Severalls Industrial Estate is a popular location for businesses in the town with good access to both J28 (Northern Gateway) and Junction 29 (Ipswich Road) of the A12. The purchaser will be required to enter into a Deed with the owner of The Crescent to document the construction of an entrance and access point, as shown in green above, onto the Estate Road.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/11/2025

Marks Tey Retail for Sale

The Red Lion is a detached, Grade II Listed building which is predominantly arranged over two storeys under a pitched tiled roof. The property requires refurbishment throughout. Freehold offers sought in excess of £375,000, exc VAT, subject to vacant possession, sold as seen.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

17/06/2025