Notable Commercial Transactions in 2025
2025 was a year of significant activity for our Commercial Agency division, with several high profile deals completed across Essex and Suffolk. Here are some of the most notable transactions that showcase the strength of the market and the expertise of our team. With the opening of our new Basildon office, we look forward to building on this success in 2026.
Waterfront House, Wherry Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk
We acted on behalf of Baylight Properties in the acquisition of this landmark waterfront office building for conversion into a new visitors’ centre. Believed to date from the late 18th or early 19th century, the property extends to over 21,000 sq ft arranged across six floors. Renowned for their high‑quality renovations and developments, Baylight will bring their expertise to this prime property, enhancing its quality and appeal and delivering a welcome new attraction for the town in the form of ‘At Home with Clay’. More information can be found here.
St Martin’s House, 63 West Stockwell Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HE
The sale of St Martin’s House, a charming Grade II Listed Georgian property on West Stockwell Street. Originally built in 1734 and later converted to offices, the building offers c. 4,000 sq. ft. of accommodation across basement, ground, first, and second floors, featuring an elegant central staircase, high ceilings, and period fireplaces. The site has been acquired by a residential developer.
129-139 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9JY
A substantial freehold site, with buildings of approx. 90,000 sq. ft. on nearly 7 acres, has been sold on behalf of Kent Blaxill to the Flying Trade Group PLC. Now undergoing refurbishment and rebranded as Surya Trade Park, the scheme will provide a mix of trade counter, warehouse, light industrial, and office units from around 3,000 sq. ft.
1-1a Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0HR
We successfully concluded the off-market disposal of this prominent mixed-use investment in the heart of Chelmsford. The property comprised a total gross internal area of 9,404 sq. ft. including three fully let retail units fronting Moulsham Street and Kings Head Walk, generating a total annual income of £111,500. Above the retail accommodation are two floors of office space, benefitting from planning consent for 10 residential flats.
6 Commerce Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HH
Acting for the vendor we secured the sale of this prominent 31,772 sq. ft. building, formerly Colchester Kawasaki, located on Commerce Way, Colchester. The property comprises a showroom, modern offices, workshop and mezzanine floors all within a one-acre site. The site has been acquired by Yem Yom Ventures, food wholesalers.
Hangar 2, North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR
On behalf of our client, we completed the letting of Hangar 2 at North Weald Airfield to a confidential tenant. The property comprises a substantial former aircraft hangar with office accommodation, situated on a secure 2.48 acre site with excellent access to the M11.
12 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HT
We acted on the sale of this high-quality office building to East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust for conversion into a Community Diagnostic Centre. The property occupies a central business district location on Museum Street, close to Ipswich’s prime retail area, and extends to 13,300 sq. ft. over three floors. ESNEFT will be undertaking significant investment in the property to provide more efficient and more cost-effective healthcare services in the Ipswich area.
