Retail Properties for Sale in East of England

Framlingham Retail for Sale

Offers are invited in the region of £400,000 (Four Hundred Thousand Pounds for the freehold of the property. Unit 1 is let to Collated Limited on an effectively full repairing and insuring lease for a term expiring on 19 June 2028 at a rent of £12,500 pax. The lease contains a tenant break on 19 June 2026. The tenant will receive 1 month rent free if the break is not exercised. Units 2-6 is let to Mark Palmer Portraiture Limited on an effectively full repairing and insuring lease for a term expiring on 21 April 2030 at a rent of £22,500 pax, subject to rent reviews on 22 April 2025 and 22 April 2028. The lease contains a tenant break on 22 April 2028. The flat is held on a long lease expiring 7 April 2113, at a peppercorn.

Date on Market:

31/03/2025

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

Bedford Retail for Sale - Harrold

Comprises Grade II Listed village pub with restaurant. The property includes 2-bed owner’s flat and additional 2-bed accommodation suitable for staff/letting purpose, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: Bar & restaurant, snug bar, commercial kitchen, large beer garde. First Floor: 2-Bed owner’s accommodation with lounge, 2 bathrooms and residential kitchen. Additional 2-bed guest/staff accommodation with bathroom and lounge . Total area size 290 sq m (3,121 sq ft) The property is at present let to Slater & Slater Pubs Co Ltd for a term of 6 years 11 months from 5th January 2021 at a current rent of £26,000 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review on 05.01.27 open market upward only. Rent review from 2024 outstanding. No breaks. Deposit held of £4,333.33.

Date on Market:

27/03/2025

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: 8.17% Rental Income: £12,575 p.a. VAT is applicable to this property. TOGC available. 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 £12,400 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review in 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

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

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

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

Ipswich Retail for Sale

The unit is held on a lease to Subway Realty Limited, expiring in November 2024 at a rental of £23,000 per annum exclusive.

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

29/02/2024

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: 8.00% Rental Income: £20,000 p.a. VAT is applicable to this property Comprises double fronted ground floor shop with rear access 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 double fronted retail premises t/a Mobile Phone Shop. The property benefits from rear access and provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 120 sq m (1,291 sq ft) Open plan retail, Office, Kitchenette, WC Tenure: Long leasehold. To be held on a 999 year lease from completion at a ground rent of peppercorn. Tenancy: The property 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, situated 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

Great Yarmouth Retail for Sale - Gorleston-on-Sea

Investment Consideration: VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises ground floor retail shop and a 3-bed flat at first/second floor Property benefits from rear service yard and parking for 2 cars Nearby occupiers include Morrisons, Coral, Post Office and Lloyds Pharmacy. Property Description: Mid-terrace building comprising retail shop at ground floor and 3-bedroom flat at first/second floor. The property benefits from rear service yard with 2 parking spaces and provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor Shop: 74 sq m (796 sq ft) Open plan retail, Storage, Kitchenette, WC First/Second Floor Flat: 77 sq m (830 sq ft) 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom/WC Total GIA: 151 sq m (1,626 sq ft) Tenancy: The retail shop is at present let to an Individual for a term of 12 years from 29th September 2023 at a current rent of £9,100 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Deposit held of £3,600. The residential flat is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 months from 13th June 2023 at a current rent of £7,800 per annum. Location: Gorleston-on-Sea, known colloquially as Gorleston, is a town in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk, England. The town lies approx. 3 miles south of Great Yarmouth and benefits from good road links via the A12. The property is located close to the junction with Stuart Close within an established retail parade, with occupiers nearby including Morrisons`s Daily, Coral, Post Office, Lloyds Pharmacy and Barnardo’s, amongst others.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

21/09/2022

Ely Retail for Sale

The freehold interest is available at a price of £1.35 million subject to contract.

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

19/02/2021

Kessingland Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: VAT is applicable to this property Comprises ground floor public house with garden and car park and 5-bedroom staff accommodation at first floor. Let on a lease expiring 2030 (no breaks) Tenant in occupation since 2005 Site area of approx. 0.17 ha (0.427 acres) Coastal trading location in holiday destination Occupiers nearby include number of local pubs/restaurants and holiday homes. Property Description: Comprises ground floor public house with garden and car park and 5-bedroom staff accommodation at first floor. The property provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: Bar, Dining areas, Garden and Car Park First Floor: 5-bed staff accommodation Tenancy: The entire property is at present let to BC Poppy, SJ Poppy & PC Poppy for a term of 20 years from 5th April 2010 at a current rent of £25,000 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. The lease provides for rent review in 2025. April 2020 rent review outstanding. Location: Lowestoft is a well-established resort and port located on the North Sea coast. The town is some 38 miles north-east of Ipswich on the A12 and 28 miles south-east of Norwich on the A146. The property is situated on the coast, in the village of Kessingland, approximately 5 miles south of Lowestoft. White House Beech Caravan Site is 200 metres from the property and Kessingland Beech and Holiday Park is approximately 500 metres. Occupiers nearby include number of local pubs/restaurants and holiday homes.

Date on Market:

14/09/2020

Newmarket Retail for Sale

The property is a substantial Grade II listed building of brick and slate construction comprising two properties fronting Newmarket’s prime High Street together with a self-contained office building (Bank House) at the rear and a car park comprising approximately 12 car spaces. Newmarket is situated close to the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border and has one of the most affluent catchments in England. The town is the home of Guineas racing festival and the prime High Street includes a host of national multiple retailers, cafes, restaurants and bars including W H Smith, Boots, Next, Wildwood, Pizza Express, Costa and J D Wetherspoon.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

18/06/2026

Wymondham Retail for Sale

Located in the heart of Wymondham’s Market Place, this prime ground-floor retail unit offers a strong presence in an attractive and growing market town. Situated just 10 miles southwest of Norwich, Wymondham benefits from excellent connectivity via the A11, providing direct links to Norwich, Thetford, and beyond. Surrounded by a mix of national and independent retailers, the property occupies a prominent position with immediate co-tenancy including Co-op, Specsavers, Betfred, Savers, and Cecil Amey Opticians—driving steady foot traffic throughout the day. The available space spans approximately 569 sq ft and is offered on a new full repairing and insuring lease, with flexible terms to suit prospective tenants. For parties seeking additional potential, the freehold interest (inclusive of No. 4 Market Place and a vacant first-floor flat) may also be made available upon request. The property has a current rateable value of £7,400 (from April 1, 2026), which may offer small business rates relief for qualifying tenants. EPC details are available upon request. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole agents.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

02/06/2026