Retail Properties for Sale in Essex

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

Car showroom with workshop and forecourt sales parking. The existing operator is due to vacate the property and, as well as a continuation of the established motor trade activities, the site may be suitable for alternative uses/redevelopment.

Property Subtype:

Car Dealership

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

Colchester Retail for Sale

Steeped in history and charm, this remarkable Grade II listed former Public House dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Constructed with traditional timber framing and topped with a characterful pitched tiled roof, the building spans two floors and features a quaint lean-to at the rear — all evoking timeless rustic appeal. Nestled in a serene rural setting, the property enjoys idyllic views of surrounding farmland and forest, offering a peaceful, picture-perfect backdrop. To the right, a generous beer garden leads down to the tranquil Roman River and a scenic pond, creating an enchanting space for outdoor relaxation. To the left, a spacious shared car park provides ample parking. The vision for this historic gem includes a beautifully appointed restaurant and casual dining area, complete with a bar, professionally equipped kitchen, cellar, and ample storage on the ground floor. Four well-positioned W/Cs will ensure guest convenience. Upstairs, plans include six additional customer W/Cs and thoughtfully designed staff accommodation — featuring a private bedroom, living area, staff room, and two modern showers. Reserved access and egress will be maintained to the client-retained land at the rear of the property, ensuring seamless integration with future development needs. The Freehold is available at offers in the region of £450,000. Letting will be considered – Terms upon application. Additional plot for overnight accommodation also available – Terms upon application.

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

17/07/2025

Colchester Retail for Sale

The property is located on the southern edge of Colchester City centre, within a popular pedestrianised area facing the Lion Walk Shopping Centre. The property comprises three adjoining retail buildings on ground and one/two upper floors of brick construction beneath pitched, tiled roofs with dormer windows on part and a rendered end elevation to part. Two shops are occupied with one vacant and in need of refurbishment. The shops benefit from part glazed shop fronts, one with security shutters and comprise of a mix of main retail area, storage rooms, kitchen and wcs. No. 19 also comprises external storage accessed via the side of the property. 17 Eld Lane - Let to Professor Phone Ltd. for a term of 15 years from 29th June 2021 at £15,000 pax subject to five yearly rent reviews and tenant only breaks, being 29th June 2026. 18 Eld Lane – Let to Osbornes Jewellers Repair & Design Ltd. for a term of 20 years from 05 December 2014 at £12,500 pax subject to five yearly rent reviews and mutual breaks, being 05th December 2029. 19 Eld Lane – Vacant The current rental income is £27,500 per annum exclusive of rates, VAT and all other outgoings.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

15/05/2025

Maldon Retail for Sale

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Revolution Bar. Potential for various other uses includes upper parts suitable for residential use

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

25/02/2026

Wickford Retail for Sale

The subject property occupies a prominent location and has been in the same family occupation for the past 80 years. It comprises an extensive ground/first floor showroom with fully glazed frontages to the High Street and a further glazed elevation to the rear with a roller shutter loading door and a ramped parking/loading area with circa 5 car spaces.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

01/07/2025

Braintree Retail for Sale

Fully Let Braintree Town Centre Investment – 7.6% Net Initial Yield A mixed-use mid-terrace retail/office freehold investment prominently located on Coggeshall Road, Braintree, producing a total current income of £25,900 per annum from three tenants on recently commenced leases. The property is offered with an asking price of £340,000, reflecting a strong town-centre investment opportunity.

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

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

An asking price of £295,000 is required for our clients freehold interest in these premises. A mixed commercial/residential investment premises currently let on one commercial lease to the current occupier at a rent of £21,000 Per Annum. The premises comprises of a ground floor lock up premises trading as a café for the past 11 years which the first floor offers a self-contained 2 bedroom premises.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Chelmsford Retail for Sale

Lot 17 is available for sale at an Acuitus online auction on Thursday 26th March 2026. The property comprises an investment opportunity for sale. The asking price is £895,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

12/03/2026