Retail Properties for Sale in the Essex

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

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

A modern new built property consisting of a retail unit trading as fast food takeaway and 3 self-contained flats accessed from an independent street entrance. Situated along London Road, which is one of the main thoroughfares running through Leigh-on-Sea, nearby retailers include Waitrose, Sainsburys and a variety of other successful businesses. Leigh-on-Sea is a charming coastal town situated along the Thames Estuary, known for its picturesque old town, sandy beaches, and vibrant arts scene. It's part of the larger Borough of Southend-on-Sea.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

27/02/2024

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

Spacious retail showroom with dual frontage and open-plan layout, including storage spaces. Offered for sale with vacant possession. Southend on Sea, situated approximately 45 miles from Central London and 20 miles from Chelmsford, boasts excellent road and rail connectivity. This property holds a prime location just off Chichester Road on the western side of the High Street, surrounded by notable businesses such as Caffe Nero, Superdrug, JD, and Natwest. You'll find the Victoria Shopping Centre, the Royals Shopping Centre, and major city car parks in close proximity. Accommodation All floor areas are approximate and have been measured on a net internal (NIA) basis. Main Retail Area: 6,200 sq.ft (576 sq ms) Storage: 1,140 sq ft (106 sq ms) Terms An opportunity to purchase the residue of a 999 year lease which commenced on 10th May 2003, subject to an asking price of £625,000. (plus VAT if applicable)

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

27/10/2023

Romford Retail for Sale

A rarely available freehold opportunity comprising a former takeaway unit with a self-contained 1-bedroom flat above. Located in a prominent position on Chase Cross Road, this property has traded as a takeaway for over 40 years and offers excellent scope for owner-occupiers, investors, or developers. The asking price is £550,000 and includes both the ground and 1st floor.

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

30/10/2025

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

Manningtree Retail for Sale - Mistley

This property will comprise retail accommodation of masonry construction.

Date on Market:

03/03/2025

Braintree Office for Sale

Freehold - Terms upon request.

Date on Market:

15/11/2024

Harwich Retail for Sale

Joint Commercial and Residential Opportunity: located centrally on the main High Street of Dovercourt, which serves Harwich and Dovercourt and local villages and Holiday sites. Property Overview: The large retail premises is currently vacant and offers a large duplex apartment above which is being sold together with vacant possession. Ideally positioned within close proximity of Boots, Superdrug, Lloyds Bank, a Post Office as well as many independent businesses including cafes, restaurants, opticians, delicatessen. A weekly market is held in close proximity and a new car park is very close by. This presents a unique opportunity to acquire over 3,384 square feet of mixed-use space. Boasting a commanding presence on the High Street, this property comprises a generous 1,337 sq ft retail space, a convenient 606 sq ft storage basement, and a sizable 1,440 sq ft duplex apartment. Would be ideal for someone wanting their own unique business premises while living in lovely spacious accommodation above. The ground floor features an extensive shop front with modern tiled flooring, ample space for creative business ventures, and large display windows. A storage basement and separate large storage room at the rear provides additional utility. Above, the expansive apartment offers three double bedrooms, a huge open-plan living and dining area with balcony access, and a modern kitchen. Local Area Highlights: Harwich and Dovercourt town has a rich maritime heritage and is an attractive location for both businesses and residents. Harwich port with it’s ferry service also offers a direct train route to London, Liverpool St.Station.There are two additional town train stations which serve the local commute to Manningtree and beyond. Harwich offers many historic buildings and medieval streets, the town is home to the Electric Palace Cinema, the Mayflower 400 trail, and a variety of museums including the Harwich Redoubt and the Maritime Museum. The Harwich International Port connects the area to European destinations, ideal for business logistics. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Dovercourt Bay Beach, Harwich Harbour Foot Ferry, and numerous walking, running, and cycling routes. Investment Potential With its significant square footage, this property offers a blend of commercial and residential possibilities. The potential combined rental income of £2,500 per calendar month is an attractive proposition for investors seeking to capitalize on Harwich's vibrant local economy and tourism. EPC Rating: D Basement and Storage Rooms 13.65m x 4.4m Accessed from the shop floor (with restricted head height). The first room is 9.15m deep by 4.4m wide leading to two sequential rooms of 4.5m deep by 4.4m wide. Shop Front 16.55m x 5.24m An expansive shop front bound to fulfil your creativity and impress your customers. Smartly fitted with seamless tiled flooring throughout and a full height glazed entrance door with two adjacent full height windows. Carpeted stairs lead you up to the duplex apartment above and a door at the rear leads you to a large storage / stock area. Rear Storage Room 8.7m x 5.02m Incorporating a kitchenette, full height storage cupboard, two windows to the rear elevation, a personal door out to the rear access and finished with grey travertine tile flooring. Duplex Apartment Landing Accessed straight from the shop front below, this landing leads you to the kitchen on your right hand side and a cloakroom in front of you. Cloakroom 1.68m x 1.09m With WC and hand wash basin. Kitchen and Breakfast area 4.44m x 3.61m Finished with a modern range of base units that include cupboards and drawers beneath a roll top work surface and matching wall mounted cabinets. A sink lies in front of the window to the rear elevation and the work surface extends to provide a breakfast seating area. Under the counter you will find plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher along with space for a further white appliance. Integral appliances include and Indesit oven and grill and a four ring hob beneath an extractor hood. The kitchen is open plan to the vast living and dining area. Open Plan Living and Dining Area 8.44m x 5.29m A huge expansive reception further enhanced by your own personal high street balcony accessed through glazed French doors between two hull height windows. Carpeted throughout with carpeted stairs that lead you up to the first floor. Second floor landing 4.78m x 3.67m Continuing the theme of spaciousness, carpeted with part wood clad walls, providing access to the three first floor double bedrooms and the large bathroom. First Bedroom 3.63m x 4.5m Carpeted with a large window to the rear framing a distant outlook of the North Sea toward Felixstowe. Second Bedroom 5.3m x 2.59m A carpeted double bedroom with window to the front elevation. Third Bedroom 5.59m x 2.61m A third double bedroom finished with wood laminate flooring, having a window to the front elevation. Bathroom 3.72m x 2.56m Extremely generous in proportions, this bathroom includes a panel bath with thermostatic shower tap, WC, pedestal hand wash basin, extractor fan, tiled walls and tiled flooring. Balcony The apartment offers access to a south facing large flat roof balcony area above the shop frontage, with iron railings, overlooking the high street.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

12/11/2025

Brentwood Retail for Sale

The property is arranged over ground floor only. The property has a gross internal floor area of 1,137 square feet (105.7 square metres). The upper parts have been sold off on a 999-year lease. Please note that the sizes given are approximate only and provided by the VOA. All interested parties are advised to rely on their own inspection and survey.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

04/12/2025

Brentwood Retail for Sale

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

28/11/2025

Chelmsford Retail for Sale

A freehold investment subject to the existing commercial tenancies. The ground floor is let to Spicerhaart Property Services Ltd, holding over at a passing rent of £40,000 per annum. The first floor is let to Escape Live Chelmsford Ltd, on a lease expiring August 2027, outside of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, at a rent of £28,000 per annum.

Date on Market:

24/11/2025

Chelmsford Retail for Sale

We are instructed to seek offers in excess of £4,700,000 (Four million, seven hundred thousand pounds), subject to contract and exclusive of VAT. A purchase at this level reflects a Net Initial Yield of 8.00% on the retail income and £57.50 psf (£185,000) on the net saleable area of the vacant office accommodation, with the benefit of planning permission for conversion into 4 residential flats.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

17/11/2025

Maldon Retail for Sale

This Lot is available for sale at an Auction House online auction to be held on Wednesday 10th December 2025.The property comprises an investment/long leasehold investment/owner user opportunity for sale. The asking price is £160,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

14/11/2025

Benfleet Retail for Sale - Castle Point

DESCRIPTION: <br />Comprising a fully fitted & equipped Beauty Salon on the busy High Road. In a total of approx. 458 sq.ft. with reception, 3 treatment rooms, Office, kitchen & WC. Forecourt parking for 2 cars.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

08/11/2025

Billericay Retail for Sale

This lot is available for sale at an Auction House online auction to be held on Wednesday 10th of December 2025. The property comprises an investment opportunity for sale. The asking price is £120,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

05/11/2025

Romford Retail for Sale

The freehold interest is to be sold subject to the existing tenancies. The ground floor is let for £14,400 per annum on a 5-year lease from April 2025. Each party may terminate the lease with a minimum of 6 months notice. The first floor is let on an AST agreement for £950 per calendar month.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

03/11/2025

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

LOCATION Located on the North side of London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea between Burdett Avenue and Hamlet Court Road. DESCRIPTION The premises comprises of a ground floor commercial premises currently paying £500 per month on a month-by-month basis. A self contained storage area/studio to the rear and rear garden. as well as a 3 bedroom split level first and second floor maisonette ACCOMMODATION SHOP: 27'11" x 16'10" narrowing to 13'10" W/C REAR STORAGE/STUDIO: ROOM 1: 11'5" X 7'3" ROOM 2: 11'6" X 11'5" W/C FIRST FLOOR FLAT: LOUNGE: 16'11" X 11'8" BEDROOM 1: 10'4" X 12'4" BATHROOM KITCHEN: 6'5" X 8'3" BEDROOM: 10' X 11'4" SECOND FLOOR: BEDROOM: 15'9" X 15'7" INCORPORATING EN-SUITE AMENITIES Local amenities include main bus links and within close proximity to Westcliff Railway Station serving the C2C line to London Fenchurch Street Station. SERVICES Mains water, gas and electricity. TERMS £360,000 are required for our client's Freehold interest in these premises. OUTGOINGS The rateable value is £7,900 which is chargeable at 49p in the pound for the rating year to April 2025 (Small business rate relief may apply). VAT N/a LEGAL COSTS Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs. PARKING NOTES On street parking (limited to 1 hour). PLANNING Class E VIEWING By prior telephone appointment with Hair & Son LLP: 01702 394959 (Opt.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

31/10/2025

Chelmsford Build-to-Rent for Sale

Long leasehold for the ground floor retail unit of this Duke Street property is available for sale at an asking price of £450,000.

Property Subtype:

Apartment

Date on Market:

24/10/2025

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

Comprising a well regarded & long established Restaurant trading for over 40 years in approx. 1,400 sq ft let with an income of £18,000, a s/c 2 bedroom flat above let with an income of £12,225 per annum & an elegant Air B&B business producing additional income. Fully equipped commercial kitchen & adjoining prep room with walk-in cold room in a total of some 478 sq ft Rear yard with store and fire escape access. All floor areas are approximate and have been calculated on a Gross Internal (GIA) basis.

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

04/10/2025

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

Lot 34 was available for sale at an Allsop online auction to be held on Tuesday 30th September 2025. The property comprises an investment freehold opportunity for sale. The asking price is £2,000,000, representing a gross initial yield of 11.21%.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

18/09/2025

Jaywick Retail for Sale

Long Leasehold - £895,000 Ground floor lock up unit - Total area 37.3 Sq m. The pharmacy is located in the seaside town of Jaywick, just three miles south of Clacton-on-Sea and 15 miles east of Colchester. The nearest train station is in the town of Clacton-on-Sea with direct trains to London, Liverpool Street with journey times of less that one and a half hours.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

09/09/2025

Brentwood Retail for Sale

Calling all investors.<br />Located in Brentwood High Street, this lock-up shop is let on a new, fully insuring and repairing lease with a passing rent of £24,000 per annum returning a yield of 8% at asking price.<br />The current tenant derives income from selling mobile accessories and repairs and the shop offers an open plan trading area, stock room, rear access and three rooms over two further floors.<br />Close to the property are a range of national and independent retailers, coffee shops and eateries that currently includes Marks & Spencer, Iceland, Boots, Nandos, Burger King and Costa Coffee.<br />Brentwood Station is within 1/2 mile radius of the property and approx. 10 minutes' walk away providing regular train services to London's Liverpool Street (approx. 30 mins) via the Elizabeth Line.<br />The M25 (J28) and A12 roads are also within easy access.<br /><br />Tenure: Freehold

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

06/09/2025

Brentwood Retail for Sale

Calling all investors.<br />Located in Brentwood High Street, this lock-up shop is let on a new, fully insuring and repairing lease with a passing rent of £13200 per annum returning a yield of 7.54% at asking price.<br />The current tenant derives income from selling vapes, cold drinks and snacks, and the shop offers an open plan trading area, store room, kitchen area and wc.<br />Close to the property are a range of national and independent retailers, coffee shops and eateries that currently includes Marks & Spencer, Iceland, Boots, Nandos, Burger King and Costa Coffee.<br />Brentwood Station is within 1/2 mile radius of the property and approx. 10 minutes' walk away providing regular train services to London's Liverpool Street (approx. 30 mins) via the Elizabeth Line.<br />The M25 (J28) and A12 roads are also within easy access.<br /><br />Tenure: Freehold

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

06/09/2025