The building is of steel portal frame construction under a pitched roof with transparent roof lights and an eaves height of approx. 3.5m and apex of 6.2m. The building is internally divided in two, one half being showroom/display and the other being warehouse/stores. The showroom features windows and customer entrance doors directly from the car park.
There are WC and kitchenette facilities at the rear and a small mezzanine floor. The warehouse area has a large loading door (3m x 3m) and almost full cover mezzanine floor with two office areas on the mezzanine.
Note: The premises can be let either in its current layout or works can be undertaken to return the premises to a shell - subject to lease terms.
LOCATION
The premises are prominently located behind Peartree Road which is a popular and well-established mixed-use retail and trade park area. Adjacent occupiers are Topps Tiles, Easy Bathrooms, and Colchester Fitness Centre. Other nearby occupiers include; Co-op Fiveways food & retail, Hatfield's Furniture store, Ridgeon's, Anytime Fitness, Jungle Adventure, Halfords Auto Centre, Screwfix, and Toolstation.
The A12 trunk road is just 1 mile distant and Colchester Town Centre and main line railway station is approximately 3 miles to the east.
ACCOMMODATION
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Showroom / Display 3,890 sq ft [361.4 sq m] approx.
Warehouse / Stores 3,247 sq ft [301.6 sq m] approx.
Mezzanine Floors 3,928 sq ft [364.9 sq m] approx.
Total: 11,065 sq ft [1,027.9 sq m] approx.
TERMS
The premises are available to let on a new full repairing and insuring lease, lease length and terms to be agreed, at a rent of £77,500 per annum plus VAT.
SERVICE CHARGE
A service charge is applicable to cover; maintenance of the estate communal areas, landscaping, lighting and car parking areas. The approx. cost for the current year is £16,415 plus VAT.
BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2026, of £53,500. Therefore approx. rates payable £25,700 (UBR £0.48). We recommend all parties make their own direct enquiries with the local rating authority.
BUILDINGS INSURANCE
The landlord is responsible for arranging the buildings insurance with the cost to be recovered from the tenant. The approx. cost for the current year (renewal due 30 March 2026) is £1,134.29 plus VAT.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
We have been advised that the premises fall within class C (52) of the energy performance assessment scale. A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available from our office upon request.
VAT
The property is elected to VAT. Prospective tenants should therefore be aware that VAT will be payable at the prevailing rate on the rent and service charge.
PLANNING
We are advised that the premises benefit from Use Class A1, B1, B2 & B8. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.
FLOOR PLAN
The adjacent floor plan is provided for indicative layout purposes only. The floor plan is not to scale and not to be relied upon.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a prospective tenants identity prior to the instruction of solicitors.
VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE LETTING AGENTS:
Fenn Wright
T: 01206 854545
E: [email protected]
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The building is of steel portal frame construction under a pitched roof with transparent roof lights and an eaves height of approx. 3.5m and apex of 6.2m. The building is internally divided in two, one half being showroom/display and the other being warehouse/stores. The showroom features windows and customer entrance doors directly from the car park.
There are WC and kitchenette facilities at the rear and a small mezzanine floor. The warehouse area has a large loading door (3m x 3m) and almost full cover mezzanine floor with two office areas on the mezzanine.
Note: The premises can be let either in its current layout or works can be undertaken to return the premises to a shell - subject to lease terms.
LOCATION
The premises are prominently located behind Peartree Road which is a popular and well-established mixed-use retail and trade park area. Adjacent occupiers are Topps Tiles, Easy Bathrooms, and Colchester Fitness Centre. Other nearby occupiers include; Co-op Fiveways food & retail, Hatfield's Furniture store, Ridgeon's, Anytime Fitness, Jungle Adventure, Halfords Auto Centre, Screwfix, and Toolstation.
The A12 trunk road is just 1 mile distant and Colchester Town Centre and main line railway station is approximately 3 miles to the east.
ACCOMMODATION
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Showroom / Display 3,890 sq ft [361.4 sq m] approx.
Warehouse / Stores 3,247 sq ft [301.6 sq m] approx.
Mezzanine Floors 3,928 sq ft [364.9 sq m] approx.
Total: 11,065 sq ft [1,027.9 sq m] approx.
TERMS
The premises are available to let on a new full repairing and insuring lease, lease length and terms to be agreed, at a rent of £77,500 per annum plus VAT.
SERVICE CHARGE
A service charge is applicable to cover; maintenance of the estate communal areas, landscaping, lighting and car parking areas. The approx. cost for the current year is £16,415 plus VAT.
BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2026, of £53,500. Therefore approx. rates payable £25,700 (UBR £0.48). We recommend all parties make their own direct enquiries with the local rating authority.
BUILDINGS INSURANCE
The landlord is responsible for arranging the buildings insurance with the cost to be recovered from the tenant. The approx. cost for the current year (renewal due 30 March 2026) is £1,134.29 plus VAT.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
We have been advised that the premises fall within class C (52) of the energy performance assessment scale. A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available from our office upon request.
VAT
The property is elected to VAT. Prospective tenants should therefore be aware that VAT will be payable at the prevailing rate on the rent and service charge.
PLANNING
We are advised that the premises benefit from Use Class A1, B1, B2 & B8. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.
FLOOR PLAN
The adjacent floor plan is provided for indicative layout purposes only. The floor plan is not to scale and not to be relied upon.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a prospective tenants identity prior to the instruction of solicitors.
VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE LETTING AGENTS:
Fenn Wright
T: 01206 854545
E: [email protected]