Shopfront Properties for Sale in Essex

Colchester Office for Sale

Two self-contained long leasehold units totaling approx. 6,588 sq. ft. Prominent riverfront position near University Quays and The University of Essex. Ground floor retail with full vacant possession; first floor has planning consent for five 1-bedroom flats (Ref: 251441). Both leaseholds: 999 years from 2020. Combined guide price OIRO £615,000. EPC C55.

Date on Market:

09/06/2026

Stanford Le Hope Retail for Sale - Thurrock

offers over 200,000

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

22/05/2026

Colchester Retail for Sale

The New Inn is currently a working public house set in the central city centre position. The property offers excellent development potential and possible residential use subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.<br/><br/>The New Inn offers substantial accommodation over two floors with useful outside areas including car parking, beer garden and an outside pool room/function room.<br/><br/>Currently as a working public house, there are two functional bar areas, one of which has been arranged for music and entertaining and there are toilet facilities located on the ground floor. There is a useful and sizeable cellar and on the first floor the accommodation has been arranged to facilitate owner accommodation with the rooms being mainly utilised as kitchen, living room, en suite bathroom and three additional bedrooms. However this accommodation could be rearranged if planning consent were given to be utilised as a residential property.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>To one side of the property is a parking area for a number of vehicles.<br/><br/>There is a beer garden and part covered seating area, with further covered seating area leading onto the pool room/function room providing accommodation for a variety of uses.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br/>Council Tax Band - A<br/>Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.<br/>Tenure - Freehold<br/>EPC Rating - C (63)<br/>Ref - COL240872/GB<br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2026, of £7,000. <br/>We recommend all parties make their own direct enquiries with the local rating authority to confirm their liabilities in this regard. <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS<br/>Please use postcode CO2 7AX For Satnav. <br/><br/>VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SELLING AGENTS:<br/>Fenn Wright<br/>146 High Street<br/>Colchester<br/>CO1 1PW<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]<br/>[use Contact Agent Button]

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

16/05/2026

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

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

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

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

Havering Retail for Sale - Romford

Northern Heights is a residential development situated in Romford, Essex, within the London Borough of Havering. This area has experienced significant redevelopment in recent years, particularly following the success of the Olympic Park redevelopment in Stratford. Romford has also been named as a station on the new Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), enhancing its connectivity. The development is centrally located within Romford town centre, offering residents easy access to various amenities. Notably, the Liberty Shopping Centre, Brewery Shopping Centre, and Mercury Shopping Centre are all within close proximity, providing a comprehensive retail offering.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

22/06/2026

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

The long leasehold is in excess of 99 years

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

17/04/2026

West Horndon Retail for Sale - Brentwood

Terms: Freehold for sale with vacant possession. Figures: Offers in excess of £3,000,000

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

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

Ilford Retail for Sale

The property is available for sale Freehold with vacant possession.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

10/06/2026

Leigh On Sea Retail for Sale - Eastwood, Essex

The premises are held on a 7 years lease, with 5 years unexpired at a rent of £5,250 per annum

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

13/05/2026