Retail Properties for Sale in East of England

Luton Retail for Sale

The freehold interest in this unfurnished commercial unit is available for sale for £550,000

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

25/03/2025

Leighton Buzzard Retail for Sale

Prominent property, spanning three floors, offers significant potential for redevelopment. Currently vacant and in need of extensive renovation. Currently benefits from Sui Generis and E Class use. The ground floor, Unit 12, measuring approximately 759.4 sq ft, was previously used as a dessert and coffee diner and is in reasonable condition. It includes an open shop floor, a small staff area with a kitchenette, and a W.C. In contrast, Unit 14 on the ground floor, which measures approximately 718.81 sq ft, requires refurbishment. Additional rear area for toilets, measuring approximately 109.55 sq ft. The first floor includes the front section of Unit 12, which is accessible separately via the side entrance of 12 Market Square. Unit 14 on this floor features a separate room and an airing cupboard, totalling approximately 447.35 sq ft. The second floor of Unit 14 also benefits from separate access via the side entrance of 12 Market Square.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

21/03/2025

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

Property Subtype:

Apartment

Date on Market:

20/03/2025

Felixstowe Retail for Sale

Of rendered brick construction beneath a flat roof, the main salon has been attractively fitted with hardwood floors, suspended ceilings with recessed lighting and air conditioning, kitchen and ladies/gents and disabled WC facilities.

Date on Market:

05/02/2025

Clacton On Sea Retail for Sale - Clacton-on-Sea

Freehold offers in the region of £249,000 are sought for the benefit of this valuable interest. A sale at this level would reflect a net initial yield of 5.75% having regard to a purchasers costs. The property is held by way of a lease to Mr P Cook trading as Dial A Pizza for a term of 5 years from 01/09/2022 at a passing rent of £15,000 pax. The lease includes a rent review in 1/9/25.

Date on Market:

05/02/2025

Rochford Retail for Sale

The property comprises a mixed use building, providing ground floor retail accommodation with residential on the upper floors. The units occupy a prime position in the heart of Rochford town centre, within a vibrant area that includes the Co-op store and the local library. Rochford Station is only a short walk away, providing direct rail links to London Liverpool Street, enhancing accessibility for commuters and visitors alike. London Southend Airport is located only 1.6 miles to the south, providing seamless connections to various European destinations and beyond. The A127 to the south offers easy access to Southend-On-Sea and Romford, while the A130 to the east connects Rochford to Chelmsford and the wider Essex area.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

29/01/2025

St Ives Retail for Sale - Huntingdonshire

Prominent retail investment with development potential in affluent market town. Summary: - Affluent Cambridgeshire market town - Grade II Listed property with ground floor retail and a spacious two bedroom maisonette on the upper floors. - 100% prime pitch - Over 13.5 years unexpired - Extensive site offering future redevelopment options, subject to achieving the necessary consents. - Break up potential

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

15/01/2025

Dereham Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 7.09% Rental Income: £10,925 p.a. VAT is applicable to this property Comprises ground floor shop and 2 flats above which have been sold-off on long leaseholds Commercial unit let until 2032 to a Charity shop with 11 locations. Tenant in occupation since 2010. Occupiers nearby including Argos, Greggs, HSBC, Vodafone, Café`s, Restaurant`s and many more. Property Description: Comprises ground floor shop and 2 self-contained flats above (both sold-off), providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor Shop: 65 sq m (700 sq ft) Open plan retail, storage, kitchen, wc First/Second Floor Flat 10A: Sold off First/Second Floor Flat 10B: Sold off Tenancy: The retail shop is at present let to The Big C Appeal Limited for a term of 10 years from May 2023 at a current rent of £10,750 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review in May 2026 and May 2029. Tenant in occupation since 2010. Flat 10A has been sold-off on long leasehold for a term of 166 Years from 24th June 1984 at a ground rent of £25. Reversion 2150. Flat 10B has been sold-off on long leasehold for a term of 125 Years from 21st March 2017 at a ground rent of £150. Reversion 2142. Location: The market town of Dereham, is located on the A47 some 16 miles west of Norwich and 26 miles east of King’s Lynn. The town lays to the north of the A47 the main road linking Birmingham to Lowestoft. The property is situated in the heart of the town centre with occupiers nearby including Argos, Greggs, HSBC, Vodafone and many more.

Date on Market:

02/01/2025

Wivenhoe Retail for Sale

The shop offers two adjoining sales areas with first floor storage/office accommodation and benefits from attractive arched display windows and external WC/ cloak facilities. The property is available for sale with vacant possession at an asking price of £235,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

12/11/2024

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

A freehold, double fronted, retail outlet situated on the south side of the popular London Road (A13) Westcliff. Short stay roadside parking bays are available outside the premises. The freehold consists of 2 flats above sold off on leases. The ground floor retail unit is currently occupied on a 20 year lease producing £18,750. Plus VAT per annum. We have been informed that ground rents have not been collected in recent years for 296a & 298a London Road. 298a has 62 years remaining on their lease.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

04/11/2024

Brentwood Retail for Sale

The property is arranged across the basement, ground and two upper floors. Formerly a public house, the property, which is Grade II* Listed, has been reconfigured to trade as a nightclub and restaurant on the ground and first floors with ancillary offices and staff accommodation to second floor. At ground level there is an attractive galleried courtyard providing outside space.

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

26/09/2024

Maldon Retail for Sale

A delightful Grade II listed building in the High Street of this Historic Town. The asking price includes a full complement of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment. It is believed the retail parts could be let & produce a rental income of approx. £37,000pa representing a 7.5% yield.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

10/09/2024

Waltham Abbey Retail for Sale

Duncan Phillips are pleased to bring to the market this rare opportunity to purchase this two floor vacant commercial premises on the popular location of Market Square, Waltham Abbey. The premises comprises a ground floor hall with office, previously used as a banking hall & ancillary accommodation on the first floor & WC Facilities. Sold with vacant possession and has further scope to develop STPP.P. Features & Descriptions: Freehold Large open plan retail/office area Located on Market Square Freehold Currently used as A2 Pedestrian Access Parking Nearby Town Centre Location Vacant Possession Investment Opportunity Viewings Encouraged Guide price £500,000

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

28/08/2024

Harpenden Retail for Sale

Prime investment opportunity to purchase the freehold interest in this mixed-use commercial detached property. The ground floor restaurant has been let out on a new 15­ year lease from August 2024 at an annual rent of £30,000 to an existing tenant who has traded there for 15 years. The property is subject to 5 yearly rent reviews. The ground floor houses a self contained fully fitted restaurant, while the first floor consists of self-contained office spaces accessible via a separate staircase. The offices are potentially suitable for conversion to residential subject to planning.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

14/08/2024

Buckhurst Hill Retail for Sale - Epping Forest

The premises are available, with vacant possession, for £325,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

22/07/2024

Potters Bar Retail for Sale

Prominent self-contained commercial building arranged as a ground floor car showroom and first-floor offices. The building benefits from its own self-contained yard. The property is located in Oakmere Lane, immediately off the High Street (A1000) close to the junctions of Salisbury Close and Southgate Road. Transport facilities are good with Potters Bar Bus Garage immediately opposite. The area is well served by multiple and local Retailers, Bars and Restaurants.

Property Subtype:

Vehicle Repair Garage

Date on Market:

05/06/2024

Chelmsford Office for Sale

The ground floor is currently trading as tea rooms. The upper floors comprise 3 office floors, with separate access from the front of the building, currently fully let on a floor by floor basis and all on short-term leases. Potential to convert the self-contained offices above into residential in the future and possibly add additional floors, subject to planning.

Date on Market:

16/02/2024

Wisbech Retail for Sale

The freehold is available, subject to vacant possession, for £595,000. A further strip of land is available by separate negotiation

Property Subtype:

Standalone

Date on Market:

02/05/2024

Saxmundham Retail for Sale

Prominent High street location. Located in the market town of Saxmundham, Suffolk, 18 miles North East of Ipswich. New letting to Algorial Retail Ltd providing a 10-year lease at £16,750 pa from 24 September 2021. The building provides a well-configured retail unit with an area totalling C. 1,069 sq ft GIA. Market Place is a traditional shopping street in Saxmundham, a small market town in East Suffolk (Pop approx. 4,100 - source: East Suffolk Coastal Local Plan) approximately 12 miles north of Woodbridge and 6 miles west of the coast at Aldeburgh. The county town of Ipswich is approximately 21 miles to the south. The railway station has regular services to Lowestoft and Ipswich from where there are trains to London Liverpool Street. The station is within a 5-minute walk from the property. Saxmundham is located some 8 miles west of Sizewell/Leiston where the Planning Inspectorate and Central Government have approved the construction of Sizewell C which will be an extension to the existing Nuclear Power Station and which will be constructed by EDF. Enabling works have recently commenced which will lead inevitably to increased business and construction activity in the surrounding area. Retail in Saxmundham is focused along Market Place and The High Street. There are very few multiple retailers in the area with a range of independents including art galleries, hairdressers, and small cafes/take-outs. There are two supermarkets serving the town: a Waitrose to the southeast of the High Street and a Tesco on Church Street opposite. 6-8 Market Place is a circa 1840 Grade II Listed building over 3 storeys, comprising a shop at the front with residential accommodation (which has been sold off on a long lease). The shop front has recently undergone significant external redecoration and improvement works. The ground floor to the front has a plate glass display window along the full length of the frontage with windows on the upper floors fitted with single glazed timber frames. There are two small plate glass shop display windows on the ground floor at the front overlooking Market Place. Retail space at 6/8 Market Place is accessed via a recessed shop front situated at no 8 Market Place. The property benefits from mains gas, electric, water and drainage. The building is located in a conservation area and the building is listed. The premise is let to ALGORIAL RETAIL LTD (Co Number: 12879930) on a 10-year FRI lease commencing on 24 September 2021. The passing rent is £16,750 per annum with an open market rental upwards only rent review in year 5. Market Place is let until September 2031 with no breaks leaving an unexpired lease term of 7 years and 8 months. The rent review in year 5 provides the purchaser with an opportunity for rental growth.

Property Subtype:

Local Shop

Date on Market:

08/03/2024

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

Spacious retail showroom approx. 7,340 sq.ft. with a dual frontage and open-plan layout, storage and parking. Occupying a very visible location on the corner of Whitegate & Chichester Roads. Close by are Caffe Nero, Superdrug, JD Sports, Costa Coffee & NatWest. Virtual Freehold (999 years from 1st January 2003). Alternatively to let on a FR&I lease for not less than 10 years at a rent of £50,000pa.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

27/10/2023

Maldon Retail for Sale

Tenancy: The property is at present let to an Individual for a term of 10 Years from 8th October 2024 at a current rent of £25,000 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Tenant option to determine in the 5th year with min 6 months notice. Rent review in the 5th year open market upward only. Lease within Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Deposit held of £6,250.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

17/07/2023

Lowestoft Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 5.33% Rental Income: £20,000 p.a. VAT is applicable to this property Comprises large corner ground floor shop and a vacant self-contained ancillary accommodation above Planning approved for conversion of upper floors into 5-bedroom student HMO Located in the heart of the town centre with occupiers nearby including Marks & Spencer, Tesco Express, Iceland, B&M, Superdrug, Boots the Chemist, Starbucks, Greggs and Sports Direct Property Description: Comprises three-storey corner building arranged as a ground floor shop t/a Mobile Phone Shop and self-contained ancillary accommodation at first and second floor accessed from the rear. The property benefits from parking for 2 cars at rear and provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 120 sq m (1,291 sq ft) Open plan retail, Office, Kitchenette, WC First Floor: 120 sq m (1,291 sq ft) 3 Rooms, Bathroom Second Floor: 22 sq m (237 sq ft) 2 Rooms Development Opportunity: DC/24/3905/FUL Planning approved in January 2025 for conversion of first and second floor to a 5-bedroom student HMO. The planning has been designed as per existing layout without the need for any structural amendments, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Approved First Floor: Bedroom 1 - 12.36 m (133 sq ft) Bedroom 2 - 10.30 sq m (111 sq ft) Bedroom 3 - 13.24 sq m (143 sq ft) Bedroom 4 - 14.30 sq m (154 sq ft) Communal kitchen/dining - 30.34 sq m (327 sq ft) 2 Communal bathrooms - 15.24 sq m (164 sq ft) Approved Second Floor: Bedroom 5 - 17.00 sq m (183 sq ft) En-Suite - 3.17 sq m (34 sq ft) Total approved GIA: 115.95 sq m (1,249 sq ft) For more information, please refer to East Suffolk Planning portal: Tenancy: The ground floor shop is at present let to T&S Mobile Repair Ltd (with personal guarantee) for a term of 10 Years from 27th August 2024 at a current rent of £20,000 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review (RPI linked) on 27.08.29. Tenant option to determine on 27.08.29 with minimum 6 months notice. Lease within Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Deposit held of £5,000. Tenant pays reduced rent of £18,000 p.a. for the first year. The vendor will top-up rent so the buyer receives the equivalent to £20,000 p.a. from completion Location: Lowestoft is a coastal town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. As the most easterly UK settlement, it is 110 miles north-east of London, 38 miles north-east of Ipswich and 22 miles south-east of Norwich, and the main town in its district. The property is situated 300 metres from Lowestoft Railway Station with nearby occupiers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco Express, Iceland, B&M, Superdrug, Boots the Chemist, Starbucks, Greggs and Sports Direct.

Date on Market:

30/06/2023

Hertford Retail for Sale

Opportunity to purchase the long leasehold interest in this mixed retail and residential property. The property comprises a self­-contained café unit fitted to shell condition within this new development scheme of 14 luxury apartments. The café has a 3­phase power supply with extensive glazing to the road frontage together with a terrace for customers. The two­ bedroom apartment is on the first floor with a high specification finish throughout and a balcony.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

06/04/2023