Commercial Properties for Sale in Essex

Rochford Retail for Sale

A Grade II listed, end of terrace cottage build circa 1600's of traditional solid brick construction with a pitched roof which has been converted into a ground floor retail shop along West Street and a 3 bedroom maisonette along Back Lane.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

29/07/2025

Great Wakering Light Industrial for Sale

Yard & buildings on a secure site of approx. 0.585 acres currently let to Sortera for use as a Transport Depot. The site is let to Sortera for use as a Transport Depot. This occupation is by virtue of a 15-year lease expiring in 2038 which is subject to 5 yearly reviews and a current passing rent of £70,000 per annum. Our clients own the site by way of four 999 year leases which were granted between June 1987 and July 2024 at a peppercorn rent. Offers in the region of £1,050,000 are now sought and we understand that our clients have an option to acquire the freehold and thereby sell on a freehold basis. We are advised that the property has been elected for VAT.

Property Subtype:

Light Manufacturing

Date on Market:

28/07/2025

Southend-On-Sea Retail for Sale

DESCRIPTION: <br/>A mixed investment opportunity comprising 2 shops, one let with an income of £20,000pa, the other at £12,000pa, with four 1 bedroom flats above producing a total ground rent of £1,360pa, & therefore a yield of 8.5% on the asking price.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

28/07/2025

Earls Colne Industrial for Sale

The premises comprise two detached mixed use buildings together with on-site surfaced parking for around 32 vehicles.<br/><br/>Unit 1 The Mill Store: The building comprises office space over ground and first floor level within a former foundry believed to date from around the 1850's, and is of part wrought iron and timber framed construction, and part loading bearing brickwork with elements rendered and painted externally with the principal elevations, including large timber sash windows, under a pitched roof with slate covering. The unit benefits from office space, with kitchenette and WC facilities.<br/><br/>Units 2 & 3 The Mill Store: A detached two storey building comprising office, storage & manufacturing space. Built in circa 2004, the building is of brick faced block inner leaf outer wall construction to around 3.2m eaves height beneath a slate covered Mansard roof. The office accommodation can be found at first floor level, together with kitchenette and WC facilities. There is also a workshop attached beneath a shallow pitched felt covered flat roof.<br/><br/>Accommodation<br/>(Approximate gross internal measurements) <br/>Unit 1Approx. 3,883 sq ft (360.7 sq m)<br/>Unit 2Approx. 1,158 sq ft (107.6 sq m)<br/>Unit 3Approx. 7,496 sq ft ( 696.4 sq m)<br/>TotalApprox. 12,537 sq ft (1,164.7 sq m)<br/><br/>Terms<br/>The premises are to be sold freehold, with vacant possession, at a guide price of £1,250,000 plus VAT.<br/><br/>VAT<br/>We are advised that VAT is applicable.<br/><br/>Business Rates<br/>We have been informed that the rateable value of the premises are currently assessed independently, with a combined rateable value of £93,350. We therefore estimate that the rates payable are likely to be in the region of £44,800 per annum.<br/><br/>Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local rating authority to confirm their liabilities. <br/><br/>Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)<br/>We have been advised that the premises have been assessed as follows; Unit 1 - E (118) Unit 2 - C (52) Unit 3 - D (88)<br/><br/>A full copy of the EPC assessments and recommendation reports are available from our office upon request.<br/><br/>Planning<br/>We are advised that the long standing, existing, use is for offices, storage and light production. The property is not listed but is located within the Earls Colne Conservation area. <br/><br/>Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Braintree District Council.<br/><br/>Legal Costs<br/>Each party will bear their own legal costs.<br/><br/>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations <br/>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to verify the identity, private residence and source of funds (where applicable) of prospective purchasers and tenants prior to solicitors being instructed. An administration fee is payable, and further details are available upon request. <br/><br/>Viewings Strictly By Appointment Via Sole Selling Agents:<br/><br/>Fenn Wright<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]

Property Subtype:

Warehouse

Date on Market:

23/07/2025

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

Witham Industrial for Sale - Braintree

Freehold - Consideration will be given to the freehold sale with Vacant Possession. Terms upon request.

Property Subtype:

Warehouse

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

Chigwell Land for Sale

Freehold The unencumbered freehold interest in the site is available for a price in the region of £6,150,000 subject to contract. Leasehold The leasehold interest in the site is available by way of a lease for a term to be agreed. The site is available in part or its entirety subject at a rent of £6.00 per sqft.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

08/07/2025

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

Maldon Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 8.07% Rental Income: £28,250 p.a. VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises large ground floor shop with rear yard t/a Nail Salon Retail shop let until February 2041. Rent reviews every 5 years Includes residential flat at first floor which has been sold-off with approximately 79 years remaining Occupiers nearby including Takeaway`s, Convenience Store, Barber Shop and more. Property Description: Comprises large ground floor retail shop with residential flat above (sold-off). The retail shop benefits from a fully glazed frontage, which provides access into an open-plan retail area. There are two sets of steps as you go further into the shop. Behind the counter is a separate storeroom/office, kitchenette, and staff WC. Further back there is another WC, plus access to a small yard and separate storage, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 165 sq m (1,771 sq ft) Open plan retail, storage, kitchen, wc First Floor: Residential Flat (sold-off) Tenancy: The ground floor shop is at present let to Duck Nail Studio Ltd (with personal guarantee) for a term of 15 years from 13th February 2026 at a current rent of £28,000 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review every 5 years open market upward only. Tenant option to determine on 13.02.31 with min 6 months notice. Deposit held of £7,000. The first floor flat has been sold-off on long leasehold for a term of 99 Years from 29th September 2006 at a ground rent of £250 p.a. Ground rent review every 25 years to 1/1940th (0.0515%) of the open market value. Reversion 2105. Location: Maldon is an attractive town in Essex, located 9 miles east of Chelmsford, 15 miles south-west of Colchester and 40 miles north-east of Central London. The A12 is to the west and north, accessed by the A414 and B1019 respectively. The property is located in the heart of the town centre with occupiers nearby including Takeaway`s, Convenience Store, Barber Shop and more.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

14/05/2025

Billericay Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 9.23% Rental Income: £184,600 p.a. VAT is applicable to this property Comprises retail parade of 10 shops and self-contained office accommodation (No.128A) which has been sold-off on long leasehold Total existing area: 590 sq m (6,370 sq ft) 100% Retail Occupancy. Two of the tenants have been in occupation since 1984/85 Nearby occupiers include Waitrose, Greggs, Poundland, Iceland Foods, KFC and many more. Property Description: No.128 High Street: Gift Shop Ground Floor: 126 sq m (1,358 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 2 The Walk: Chiropodist Ground Floor: 31 sq m (334 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 3 The Walk: Cafe Ground Floor: 40 sq m (431 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchen Unit 4 The Walk: Nail Bar Ground Floor: 100 sq m (1,078 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 5 The Walk: Retail Ground Floor: 51 sq m (550 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 6 The Walk: Hair Salon Ground Floor: 51 sq m (550 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 7 The Walk: Hair Salon Ground Floor: 44 sq m (474 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 8 The Walk: Organic Food Supplements Ground Floor: 45 sq m (485 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 9 The Walk: Bubble Tea Shop Ground Floor: 45 sq m (485 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette Unit 10 The Walk: Mobile Phone Shop Ground Floor: 58 sq m (625 sq ft) Location: Billericay is situated in the South East Essex Area approximately 35 miles east of central London and 10 miles distant of the M25 and national motorway network accessed via the A127 Arterial Road which provides direct links to the A12. Billericay has a main line railway station providing services to the City. The property is located in the heart of Billericay and forms part of the popular 'The Walk' shopping parade, situated at the south end of Billericay High Street. The Walk provides a number of local retailers benefiting from good footfall due to its role as a thoroughfare to the Waitrose car park. Occupiers nearby including Waitrose, Greggs, Poundland, Iceland Foods, KFC and many more

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

23/04/2025

Harlow Office for Sale

The property consists of a public house on the ground and first floor, that have been sold off on a long-leasehold basis to Wetherspoon. The remainder of the upper parts comprise vacant offices that were previously used by the NHS as an office and clinic space (Use Class E). There is also a small basement where some plant is located. The property benefits from two stair cores and access to 4 existing accessible parking spaces. Planning has been granted to add a two-storey roof extension and refurbish the existing building to provide 29 apartments retaining the commercial space on the ground and first floor. The total proposed NIA is approx. 1,632.1 sqm (17,568 sqft). The existing commercial space on the ground and first floor would be retained as a public house.

Date on Market:

22/04/2025

Frinton On Sea Hospitality for Sale - Frinton-on-Sea

A characterful three-storey property in a prime location offering unrivalled panoramic sea views.

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

15/04/2025

Southend On Sea Retail for Sale - Southend-On-Sea

The property occupies a very visible corner location and sits on a plot of 0.229 of an acre. The buildings comprise briefly a car sales showroom approx. 1,600 sq.ft. with open car display fronting Ness Road & lovely Offices above. Below there is a customer reception/waiting area with staff kitchen, WC's etc. Workshop, divided into 4 bays in approx. 2,000 sq.ft. with a 6.3m head height, together with various stores.

Property Subtype:

Car Dealership

Date on Market:

07/04/2025

Felsted Retail for Sale

? Purchase Price: £450,000 ? Gross Initial Yield: 8.00% ? Rental Income: £36,000 p.a. ? VAT is NOT applicable to this property ? Comprises detached public house with bar & restaurant and 4 letting rooms ? Benefits from customer beer garden and large car park at rear ? The only pub in the village, situated 2 miles north of Great Dunmow and A120.

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

28/03/2025

Southend-On-Sea Build-to-Rent for Sale

Property Subtype:

Apartment

Date on Market:

20/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

05/03/2025

Mistley Land for Sale - Brantham

Served by internal estate roads on the western edges and these are surfaced with hardcore. Some of the remaining land is concrete surfaced where redundant buildings have now been demolished plus an undeveloped area to the eastern edge of the site. Outline planning permission has been granted (B/15/00263) for approximately 44,123 sqm of plots from Class E, B2 and B8 employment uses and 720sqm of Class A1, A3, A4 and A5 uses and Class D1 community uses. Detailed permission was granted for new infrastructure, which included road improvements, drainage, landscaping and a new site road. This is now in place.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

07/02/2025