Industrial unit to rent

LOCATION
Location:

Moss Road is situated approximately 2 miles south-west of Colchester town centre and 1.5 miles east of Tollgate Retail Park. Peartree Road, from which Moss Road branches off, is a vibrant retail and commercial hub featuring occupiers such as Co-Operative Supermarket, Hatfield’s Furniture & Interiors, Greggs, Huws Gray, Halfords, Toolstation, Screwfix, Wolseley Plumbing and Heating, Brewers, Anytime Fitness, and St Helena Hospice.

Situation:

The property is positioned at the end of Moss Road on the right-hand side, with secure entrance gates opposite Unit 3, Wolseley Plumb & Parts. To the north lies a large warehouse with yard facilities, alongside a modern warehouse subdivided into three units occupied by Anytime Fitness, Jungle Adventures, and Iceni Gymnastics.

DESCRIPTION
A rare chance to lease modern B1/B8 vehicle repair and MOT premises in Stanway, Colchester. The property features steel-framed construction with cavity brick and block walls to approximately 8’3” (2.51m), topped by profile metal sheet cladding. The eaves height measures 14’6” (4.42m). The rectangular layout includes two full-height electric roller shutter doors, gas blower heating, office space, and WC facilities. Externally, there is a secure concrete yard area.

ACCOMMODATION
Warehouse: 4,765 Sqft (443 Sqm ) First-Floor Storage: 490 Sqft ( 45 Sqm )

SERVICES
We understand that mains three-phase electricity, water, drainage, and gas are connected to the property.

TERMS
The property is available on a new Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease for a term to be agreed, incorporating upward-only rent reviews.

OUTGOINGS
Based on informal enquiries with the Valuation Office Agency, the property is assessed under the 2026 Rating List as follows:

- Unit 7, Moss Road, Colchester, CO3 0LE
- Store and Premises
- Floor Area (577.67m2)
- Rateable Value (£45,750 - Rates Payable circa £20,000 - financial year 2026/2027)

Interested parties should verify details directly with Colchester City Council Rates Department on[use Contact Agent Button].

VAT
The property is elected for VAT.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in relation to any transaction.

PLANNING
The property is located within the designated employment area of Peartree Road/Peartree Retail Park. According to the Colchester Borough Council planning portal, the relevant planning history includes:

F/COL/04/0189 - Erection of B1/B8 building - Approve Conditional - 23 March 2004

C/COL/05/1525 - Change of use to classes B1/B8, vehicle repairs and hire and M.O.T station. - Approve Conditional - 23 March 2004

OTHER
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

A successful tenant will be required to provide information to satisfy AML requirements upon agreement of Heads of Terms.

REF: C3557

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only via sole agents Nicholas Percival.

FAO: Tom Noble & Max Copeland