Shopfront Properties for Sale in Essex

Colchester Portfolio of properties for Sale

The sale Comprises two-storey retail parade of three ground floor shops, 1 first floor commercial premises and 1 ground/first floor retail premises. Offers are invited £575,000 with a net initial yield of 8.35%.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

Witham Retail for Sale - Braintree

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 8.57% Rental Income: £15,000 p.a. VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises two-storey retail premises t/a office Occupies a prominent position on the south side of Bridge Street, the town`s principal through road. Occupiers nearby include Lidl, Motorbike Dealer, Solicitor`s, Takeaway and many more. Property Description: Comprises two-storey premises arranged as a ground floor retail with ancillary at first floor, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: Open plan retail, office, storage, wc First Floor: Two rooms with kitchenette Total GIA: 76 sq m (818 sq ft) Tenancy: The property is at present let to Brink Riley Properties Ltd (with personal guarantee) for a term of 5 years from 19th February 2026 at a current rent of £15,000 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review on 19.02.29 linked to RPI. Tenant option to determine on 19.02.29 with min 6 months notice. Deposit held of £3,750. Location: Witham is situated adjacent to the A12 providing access to the M25 (around 30 minutes drive to the south-west). Colchester is approximately 14 miles to the northeast, Chelmsford approximately 10 miles to the south-west. Stansted Airport is approximately 23 miles to the north west. The property occupies a prominent position on the south side of Bridge Street, the town`s principal through road. Occupiers nearby include Lidl, Motorbike Dealer, Solicitor`s, Takeaway and many more.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Colchester Retail for Sale

The property is available to purchase Freehold with Vacant Possession at an asking price of £200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Pounds). The property which is Grade II Listed and dating from its earliest to around c16, is of timber-frame construction, plastered walls and wooden windows and floors, and comprises ground and first floors with a cellar. The property comprises an attractive ground floor bar area which benefits from a glazed bay window frontage, customer entrance door, hard wood flooring, spotlights and separate ladies and gents w/cs. At first floor level, there are 3 offices/storerooms, a partly fitted kitchen and WC. The property contains a wide array of period features. There is also a central passageway between the neighbouring property to a rear court and enclosed beer garden.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

26/01/2026

Colchester Office for Sale

The 999 year 2 Long Leaseholds are available to purchase at a combined asking price of £835,000. Both Long leaseholds commenced in January 2020 and are split by ground and first floor, the ground floor has a ground rent of £300 per annum and the first floor a ground rent of £290 per annum. The property benefits from an EPC rating of C55.

Date on Market:

05/12/2025

Colchester Retail for Sale

The property is available both for sale and to let.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

04/12/2025

Brentwood Retail for Sale

The site is located within a retail hub in a prime location with a busy street frontage. A part two-storey vacant commercial property (fronting High Street) and a single-storey storage building for the commercial unit (fronting William Hunter Way) occupies the site. There is a side alley which links the commercial unit to William Hunter Way. The site benefits from planning consent to build a three-storey mixed-use development consisting of 13 apartments (approx. 9,203 sqft NIA) and 3,380 sqft of ground-floor commercial space across blocks. Block A fronts High Street and overlooks a courtyard/ It comprises 8 apartments and a ground-floor retail unit. Block B fronts onto William Hunter Way and comprises 5 apartments and a ground-floor commercial unit. The proposed development includes 28 cycle spaces.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

28/11/2025

Colchester Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: VAT is applicable to this property Let until 2040 (no breaks) Rent reviews linked to RPI every 5th year (uncapped) Comprises ground floor convenience store t/a Premier Nearby occupiers include Santander, Sainsburys and Primark, amongst others. Tenancy: The property is at present let to an Individual t/a Premier for a term of 20 years from 14th October 2020 at a current rent of £27,597 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Uncapped rent reviews linked to RPI every 5th Year. No breaks. Rent deposit held of £6,899 + VAT (£1,379). Tenure: Long Leasehold. Held on a 999 Year lease from 24th March 2015 at a ground rent of £100 p.a.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

04/11/2025

Rochford Retail for Sale

Offers are invited £175,000

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

16/10/2025

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

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

Property Subtype:

Apartment

Date on Market:

20/03/2025

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

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

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

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

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

West Horndon Retail for Sale - Brentwood

Terms Freehold for sale with vacant possession. Figures Offers in excess of £3m.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

18/12/2025

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

Chelmsford Retail for Sale

Positioned in the heart of Chelmsford’s bustling High Street, this freehold restaurant investment offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully let asset in one of Essex’s most dynamic urban centres. The property occupies a 100% prime retail pitch with immediate proximity to Bond Street and High Chelmer Shopping Centre—Chelmsford’s premier retail destinations. The asset comprises a three-storey mid-terrace building with a modern glazed frontage and traditional upper elevations, totalling approximately 7,012 sq ft across ground, first, and second floors. It is fully let to McDonald’s Restaurants Limited on a newly agreed 15-year full repairing and insuring lease from July 2023, with a tenant break in year 10. The rebased rent of £250,000 per annum reflects McDonald’s long-term commitment to the site, having proactively regeared the lease well ahead of expiry. Chelmsford is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, home to over 9,000 businesses and contributing £5.6 billion to the national economy. With excellent connectivity via the A12, M25, and direct rail links to London Liverpool Street in just 34 minutes, the city attracts a highly skilled workforce and affluent consumer base. Major regeneration schemes, including the Chelmsford Garden Community and Beaulieu Park Station, further enhance its investment appeal. This asset benefits from strong covenant strength, with McDonald’s operating over 1,450 UK restaurants and reporting £1.8bn in turnover. The property is held freehold and offers a net initial yield of 6.76%, making it a compelling proposition for investors seeking secure, long-term income in a thriving city centre location.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

23/10/2025

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

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

The property is located on the south side of London Road (A13) in Leigh-on-Sea, a popular seaside town in Essex. Positioned just a short distance to the east of its junction with Thames Drive, it benefits from excellent visibility and high footfall. Leigh-on-Sea is known for its vibrant high street, with a mix of retail, hospitality, and local amenities, making it an attractive area for both businesses and residents. The property’s central location offers easy access to local transport links, including the nearby A13 and Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station, providing direct connections to London and other key areas in the region.

Date on Market:

29/09/2022