Retail for sale

FOR SALE BY AUCTION - 7TH MAY 2026
Mixed use commercial and residential Grade II Listed building providing commercial premises arranged over ground and basement levels with the residential flat above accessed via a metal staircase to the rear, offering versatile accommodation over first and second floors.
LOCATION
The property is situated on Newland Street in the heart of Witham Town Centre. Witham is a well-established town in Essex situated between Chelmsford and Colchester on the A12.
The A12 is a short distance from the property and provides access to the M25 at junction 28. The property is in close proximity to Witham railway station which provides a service to London Liverpool Street in approximately 45 minutes.
Nearly units comprise estate agents, independent retailers, restaurants and professional service providers, as well as the Town's two major shopping centres; Newland Shopping Centre and The Grove Shopping Centre.
DESCRIPTION
85 Newland Street - Commercial
Ground Floor
Entrance door to main shop/sales area, back office/storeroom, kitchen area, additional storeroom and cloakroom/WC.
Basement
Two storage rooms
85A Newland Street - Flat
Ground Floor
Accessed via an archway to the side of the building leading to a green door to access a courtyard at the rear of the building and metal staircase to first floor level.
First Floor
Entrance lobby, kitchen, inner hallway, bathroom/WC, living room and study/bedroom.
Second Floor
Landing and two further bedrooms.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
Commercial - C - 60
Flat - D
SERVICES
We understand the commercial property is connected to mains water, drainage and 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.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Braintree District Council
T. 01376 552525
BUSINESS RATES / COUNCIL TAX
The commercial property is entered into the 2026 rating list as follows:
Rateable Value: £12,750
Approx. annual rates payable (2026/27): £4,870.50
Flat - Council Tax Band B.
VAT
Please refer to the legal pack.
SALE PROCESS
The freehold interest is offered for sale via Clive Emson Auctions on 7th May 2026. Guide price is £225,000-£235,000 plus fees.
For further information and access to the legal documents, please refer to Clive Emson Auctions website https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/37/
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction.
VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT
VIA AUCTIONEERS:
Fenn Wright, 20 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1HL
Contact:
John Logan
E: [email protected]
OR
Clive Emson, Unit 5 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GU
Contact: Paul Bridgeman/Paul Wood