LOCATION
Strategically located on the established Mill Race Garden Centre site with prominent roadside frontage to New Road (B1408). The premises are only 1 mile from the A1124 (Halifax Way) and 3 miles from the A120, providing rapid connections to Colchester, Braintree, Stansted Airport and the M11.

The surrounding area is a proven commercial location with nearby occupiers including garden centres, trade counters, cafes and leisure operators.

DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY

Former garden centre showroom & storage facility

Suitable for retail, trade counter, showroom, warehouse, light industrial, leisure, gym, restaurant or mixed-use (STP)

Total accommodation 7,230 sq ft (671.7 sq m) GIA

Extensive gravelled forecourt providing excellent customer/parking and loading space

Attractive weatherboarded elevations under an insulated pitched slate roof

Guide rent £45,000 per annum exclusive + VAT

DESCRIPTION

This characterful, detached single-storey building was most recently used as the principal showroom for the popular Mill Race Garden Centre. The steel portal frame construction (three clear bays) is clad with traditional black weatherboarding and benefits from a high-quality insulated slate roof, giving the property genuine kerb appeal while delivering excellent thermal performance.

The largely open-plan layout provides a generous front-of-house showroom/retail area with good natural light, supplemented by rear office/mezzanine sections, ample storage, staff kitchenette and WC facilities.

Externally, the property enjoys its own large gravelled forecourt directly off New Road, offering plentiful customer parking and easy loading/unloading for delivery vehicles.

ACCOMMODATION
Main showroom/retail area – 5,800 sq ft

Rear offices, storage & ancillary – 1,430 sq ft

Total – 7,230 sq ft (671.7 sq m)

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private treatment plant. Three-phase power is available. Interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding capacity and connection.

TERMS
Available on a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed contracted outside the landlord and tenant act 1954.

Quoting rent: £45,000 per annum exclusive (£6.23 psf overall) + VAT

A service charge will be applicable for the upkeep of common areas and private drainage.

VAT
VAT payable on rent and service charge.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs.

PLANNING
The property most recently traded as part of a garden centre (Class E).

It is considered suitable without further consent for:
• Retail (Class E)
• Trade counter
• Showroom
• Light industrial (Class E/B2)
• Storage & distribution (B8)

Alternative uses such as leisure, gym, restaurant/café (Sui Generis), children’s soft play, or veterinary practice may be possible subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

OTHER
EPC Rating: C (52) – Valid until 2032

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with AML regulations, the successful tenant will be required to provide identification documentation prior to formal lease agreement.

Administrative Fee:

Upon Heads of Terms being agreed and prior to Solicitors being instructed, the prospective tenant or purchaser is to pay an administrative fee of £250 plus VAT to Nicholas Percival Ltd. This fee will cover all associated administrative costs including any referencing fees incurred.

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VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment through sole agents Nicholas Percival Chartered Surveyors

Contact: Tom Nicholas MRICS