Land for sale

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a secure, concrete-surfaced yard extending to approximately 0.75 acre, ideally located close to Chelmsford City Centre, together with industrial/workshop and office accommodation.
The workshop provides 5.20m minimum eaves height and 6.70m apex height, with a substantial loading door of approximately 6.20m wide x 4.80m high and mezzanine storage. An adjoining storage building provides further useful accommodation with loading access from both the workshop and yard.
The well-presented office accommodation comprises open-plan and private office/meeting space, complemented by air conditioning, LED lighting, male and female WCs and kitchenette facilities.
LOCATION
The property is situated on the established Drakes Lane industrial estate approximately 4.5 miles to the north east of Chelmsford City Centre. Drakes Lane provides direct access to Waltham Road which in turn provides easy access to Main Road (B1137) Boreham and the A131. The A12 dual carriageway can be accessed to the west via Junction 19 or to the east via Junction 20A/20B. The A12 connects to the M25 (Junction 28) to the south west and the International Ports of Harwich and Felixstowe to the north east.
The new Beaulieu Park Train Station which provides frequent services to London Liverpool Street is less than 10 minutes away by car.
Accessibility will be enhanced further upon completion of the Chelmsford North East Bypass which will improve connections from the subject property to Chelmsford and the A12 to the south and Braintree and the A120 to the north. (Source: Chelmsford North East Bypass |https://www.essexhighways.org/highway-schemes-and-developments/highway-schemes/chelmsford-schemes/chelmsford-north-east-bypass)
ACCOMMODATION
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Workshop - 115.24 sq. m [1,240 sq. ft.]
Mezzanine - 87.12 sq. m [938 sq. ft.]
Storage Building - 42.88 sq. m [461 sq. ft.]
Office/Reception/WC's - 78.51 sq. m [845 sq. ft.]
Total: 323.75 sq. m [3,484 sq. ft.]
Site Area - 0.75 Acre (Subject to Measured Survey)
SERVICES
We understand the property is connected to mains water and three phase electricity. We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility company in connection with the availability and capacity of all of those serving the property including IT and telecommunication links.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
An energy performance certificate has been commissioned. A copy of the assessment and recommendation report will be available upon request.
BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the premises have a rateable value of £43,250. Therefore estimated annual rates payable of approximately £18,684 (2026/27). We advise interested parties to speak to the local authority for further information.
PLANNING
We understand the site has an established B2/B2 use with no restrictions on hours of operation. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Chelmsford City Council - 01245 606606
TITLE
The property is held freehold under Title EX922427.
TERMS
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession. Offers are invited in excess of £1,500,000. (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pounds)
VAT
We understand VAT will not be applicable to the purchase price.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a Prospective tenant's identity prior to the instruction of solicitors.
VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE SELLING AGENTS:
Fenn Wright
20 Duke Steet
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1HL
Contact:
James Wright
E: [email protected]