Commercial Properties for Sale in East of England

Witham Industrial for Sale - Braintree

The property comprises a mid terrace industrial/warehouse unit of concrete portal frame construction to an minimum eaves height of 6.00m under a pitched insulated roof. There is a mezzanine which covers approximately 70% of the warehouse/workshop area. The mezzanine is well presented and incorporates inset LED lighting. The mezzanine can be removed entirely or in part if it is not required by the prospective purchaser. At the front of the building is a single storey office section which provides office/reception areas as well as WC and kitchenette facilities. Externally allocated parking for seven vehicles is provided as well The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession or alternatively on a new lease for a term to be agreed

Property Subtype:

Distribution Warehouses

Date on Market:

17/04/2026

Royston Retail for Sale - Royston, Hertfordshire

The site presents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire 7 commercial units within a self-contained estate with various asset management and long-term development prospects. Our client owns 7 out of the possible 9 units. The portfolio is currently income producing £126,000.00 per annum exclusive with a potential income of £132,000.00 per annum subject to the vacant unit being occupied.<br/><br/>Unit 1 - Currently producing £12,000 per annum, lease expires 1 January 2030<br/>Unit 5 - Currently producing £12,000 per annum, increasing to £18,000 per annum in March 2027<br/>Unit 6 - Currently producing £30,000 per annum, lease expires 1 January 2031<br/>Unit 7 - Currently producing £12,000 per annum, lease expires 20 March 2028<br/>Unit 8 - Currently producing £12,000 per annum, lease expires 31 August 2028<br/>Unit 9 - Currently producing £18,000 per annum, lease expires 18 August 2031<br/>Units 10 & 11 - Currently producing £30,000 per annum, lease expires 1 January 2030<br/><br/>The site is located on Lower Road in Royston 0.2 miles away from Royston Railway Station within a recognised light industrial site. The site is strategically located with excellent access to the A1, A10 and A505 network providing access into Cambridge. Central London is 48 miles.<br/><br/>To comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we are legally required to verify the identity of all parties to a transaction. Prospective purchasers/tenants must provide satisfactory identification documents and information regarding the source of funds. These checks will be carried out by an independent party before any agreement is formally entered into. The tenant or purchaser will be responsible for these costs.

Property Subtype:

Service Station

Date on Market:

16/04/2026

Shenley Land for Sale

The consented scheme provides a total of approximately 10,689 sq ft of high-quality residential accommodation across nine houses. The accommodation mix includes: Six semi-detached three-bedroom houses extending to approx. 1,046 sq ft each Three detached three-bedroom houses extending to approx. 1,471 sq ft each All units are designed to provide generous internal layouts, step-free access, private rear gardens, cycle storage and allocated parking. The scheme also offers clear scope to unlock additional floorspace at roof level through a minor planning application or permitted development, enhancing both end value and saleability.

Property Subtype:

Residential

Date on Market:

15/04/2026

Westcliff On Sea Hospitality for Sale - Southend-On-Sea

Available at £2,100,000, this substantial link-detached property offers approximately 6,623 sq ft arranged over three floors. The building comprises 16 bedrooms, 10 with en suites, and includes off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Ideally situated close to the seafront with excellent transport links, the property is offered with full vacant possession and presents a significant redevelopment or conversion opportunity, subject to planning (STP). Suitable for a variety of uses including residential or commercial schemes.

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

15/04/2026

St Albans Land for Sale - Hatfield

The proposed scheme provides a total GIA of approximately 17,373 sq ft, with each dwelling offering five bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, private south-facing gardens, garden rooms and off-street parking. The property is offered freehold and benefits from no CIL or Section 106 contributions, making it a highly attractive opportunity for residential developers in a prime St Albans location.

Property Subtype:

Residential

Date on Market:

15/04/2026

Bedford Retail for Sale

The property comprises a prominently positioned, multi-level commercial premises located on St Loyes Street in the heart of Bedford town centre, benefiting from strong footfall and close proximity to the High Street and established leisure operators. The premises is currently let and falls within Use Class E, with extraction in place, supporting its ongoing commercial use. The property is held on a lease with approximately 6 years remaining, producing an annual rental income of £20,000 per annum. The lease incorporates rent review provisions, offering the potential for future income growth and making the asset an attractive investment opportunity.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

14/04/2026

St Neots Retail for Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached Grade II Listed property offering a versatile mixed-use premises (Class E & C3) with generous accommodation, extensive parking and strong potential for a range of future uses. The ground floor is currently arranged and operated as a Chinese restaurant and takeaway, providing approximately 1,602.8 sq ft of trading space. The layout includes seating for around 60 covers, a large fitted kitchen with walk-in freezer, dedicated takeaway service area and customer WCs (including accessible facilities). The first floor offers residential accommodation (Class C3) comprising three bedrooms, a living room/kitchen and a shower room. To the rear, a detached outbuilding of approximately 397 sq ft offers additional storage, including rooms with a walk-in freezer and a separate bin store. The site benefits from gated access and parking for at least eight vehicles. Previously trading as a public house, the property offers excellent flexibility for ongoing restaurant use or alternative commercial and mixed-use configurations, subject to the necessary consents.

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

08/04/2026

Watford Land for Sale - Three Rivers

Woodland is sold on an unconditional basis only and bidders are deemed to rely solely on their own enquiries as to permissions required for intended use. Clearly the land offers opportunities for woodland management in this mainly urban location. There may be potential for business use associated with such woodland management, leisure or, as a longer term investment with future development hope value attached. Bidders must make their own enquiries as to permissions required for intended use and/or longer term development prospects that may exist.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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

Long Stratton Specialist for Sale - Tharston

The total extent of the land comprised in the title for the property extends to circa 0.175 acres (0.071 ha). This equates to circa 847 sq yards / 7,623 sqft. The property is being sold with Vacant Possession.

Property Subtype:

Contractors / Builders Yard

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Sible Hedingham Light Industrial for Sale

Date on Market:

30/03/2026

St Albans Industrial for Sale - Hatfield

£2,300,000- popular trading estate close to St Albans centre

Property Subtype:

Service

Date on Market:

30/03/2026

Hatfield Retail for Sale

The property comprises a three-storey mid-terraced building of traditional brick construction, being part of the Salisbury Square development housing a range of operators. The ground floor is configured as a takeaway unit (previously trading as a pizza shop), featuring an open-plan customer area at the front and a preparation area to the rear. To the rear, there is a shared yard providing bin storage and rear access to the property, as well as the outside toilet and small storage area. To the upper floors there are two, one bedroom flats. The first-floor flat is vacant and has an ERV of £1,000pcm. The second-floor flat is currently let at £1,000pcm with an estimated rental value of £1,100pcm.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

28/03/2026

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

St Albans Retail for Sale

An exciting opportunity to acquire a freehold city-centre property benefitting from planning consent to create a fabulous four bedroom,three bedroom family home, complete with a garden and generous private parking, offered with vacant possession. The approved plans can be viewed on the St Albans Planning Portal using reference 5/2025/1813.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

26/03/2026

Potters Bar Specialist for Sale

A former St John Ambulance training facility located within Potters Bar available for sale. Freehold opportunity, excess of £800,000. St John House comprises a detached building arranged over 2 floors. The property is situated next to a church and a medical centre. On the ground floor, the building includes a large training hall, a kitchen, a number of office rooms and male and female WCs. The first floor provides further office space, a kitchen and a meeting room. The property also benefits from a garage. Externally, the property benefits from parking for around 20 cars. Please note that the first floor has been sold on a long lease with 181 years remaining, which includes parking rights to the bays referenced in the lease as 1-6. Lease Details: The first floor of the property is subject to a lease dated 18 June 2008 for a period of 199 years from 18 June 2008. The lease includes parking rights to the spaces numbered 1-6 in the lease. The lease is registered at the Land Registry under title number HD488662. The property is sold subject to the lease. The property is situated at St John House, The Walk, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, within a mixed-use area. Potters bar town centre is close by and provides a range of retail, leisure and transport facilities. The location benefits from convenient access to both local amenities and wider transport connections. Access is directly from The Walk. Junction 24 of the M25 is less than 1 mile away which provides access around and into the centre of London. Junction 23 of the M25 is around 4 miles away and provides direct links to the A1 which links London to the North of England. Potters Bar train station is around 0.5 miles to the west and provides regular services to central London to the south and Stevenage and Cambridge to the North. With journey times to London King's Cross of around 20 minutes.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

Ipswich Retail for Sale

The property comprises an attractive office building arranged over ground, first and basement levels. The ground floor provides a spacious reception leading to a main open-plan office with vaulted ceiling, together with a kitchen/breakout area and a separate meeting room. The first floor comprises three further meeting rooms and an additional kitchen. The basement provides additional storage. WC facilities are provided on the ground, first and lower ground floors, with a shower located at lower ground level. The offices are fitted with LED lighting, carpet floor coverings. Under floor heating is situated in the main ground floor office. Air-conditioning is fitted to the first floor rooms.

Property Subtype:

Bank

Date on Market:

22/03/2026

Stevenage Office for Sale

A range of existing buildings for reuse or redevelopment Prime Industrial / Warehouse Location 1.74 acres approx 40,000 sq ft Possible subdivision from 10,000 sq ft (0.56 acres)

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Hemel Hempstead Office for Sale

THE PROPERTY COMPRISES A PURPOSE-BUILT OFFICE BUILDING ARRANGED OVER GROUND AND FOUR UPPER FLOORS, POSITIONED ABOVE A SUPERMARKET AT GROUND LEVEL. The supermarket unit (Iceland) has been sold off on a long leasehold interest of 150 years from 23rd November 2013 at a ground rent of £150 per annum and does not form part of the sale.* The site extends to approximately 0.84 acres and the existing building extends to 14,482 sq ft. At ground floor, the building provides a surface and undercroft car park offering 36 parking spaces, reflecting an excellent ratio of approximately 1 space per 400 sq ft. Prior approval was granted on 17th March 2026 for the change of use from Offices (Use Class E) to Residential (Use Class C3), to provide 16 self-contained apartments at first, second and third floor levels (Planning Ref. 26/00122/RPB). Prior approval was also granted on 7th July 2025 for the construction of additional storeys under Class AA (Planning Ref. 24/02031/UPAC). The approved planning would entail the vertical extension of the building to facilitate residential development, comprising the demolition of the existing fourth floor and erection of a new fourth and fifth floor to provide 12 residential units.

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Stevenage Industrial for Sale

Property Subtype:

Warehouse

Date on Market:

13/03/2026

Watford Land for Sale

The land comprises a 1.3 acre, secure agricultural or horticultural site. The site offers flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of open storage and light industrial uses subject to planning consent and subject to removal of the covenant.<br/><br/>The site is located in the north of Watford and offers excellent connectivity. Situated just 1.2 miles from the M25 Junction 21A and direct access onto the M1 Junction 6, the site offers excellent access to the motorway network.<br/><br/>The freehold interest in the site is available for the sum of £1,650,000 subject to contract.<br/><br/>To comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we are legally required to verify the identity of all parties to a transaction. Prospective purchasers/tenants must provide satisfactory identification documents and information regarding the source of funds. These checks will be carried out by an independent party before any agreement is formally entered into. The tenant or purchaser will be responsible for these costs.

Property Subtype:

Agricultural

Date on Market:

12/03/2026

Rayleigh Industrial for Sale

Property Subtype:

Service

Date on Market:

11/03/2026

Copdock Light Industrial for Sale - Babergh

The premises are available at a Guide Price of £850,000 exclusive of VAT, with the benefit of the existing income of £24,000 pax from the letting of part of the premises to 3 A Roofing Limited. The site comprises a former petrol filling station and workshop on a site extending to 0.99 acres (0.40 ha) and occupies a prominent position with large forecourt fronting the Old London Road. The showroom and workshop are currently occupied by Suffolk Heritage and are to be provided with vacant possession, whereas the former bungalow, known as Stockholm, together with the rear yard is let to 3A Roofing Limited on a lease until 2034 with mutual Landlord and Tenant break options in 2027 and 2030. A3 Roofing Limited occupies the former bungalow which is now used as offices together with the concrete yard to the rear of the property extending to C. 0.20 ha (0.50 acres), accessed via a shared access road serving the area in front of the workshop/store.

Date on Market:

10/03/2026