Church Road, Little Bentley, CO7
East of England
£475,000
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
N/AType
Light IndustrialArea
7898 sqftFeatures
- Parking
- Tenanted
Description
This freehold commercial property in Little Bentley comprises a steel portal-frame workshop divided into two independently accessed units, with a total stated gross internal area of approximately 7,898 sq ft. Unit 3 is occupied by a tenant, while Unit 4 is vacant and may suit an owner-occupier or a new letting. The premises have three-phase electricity and mains water, and the listing states that no service charges are payable. The property is offered for offers in excess of £475,000, with VAT advised as not applicable.
The adjoining land extends to around 0.70 acres and is currently grassed. The listing reports previous planning permission for a further warehouse, three B1 units and equestrian use, but any future development would depend on current planning status and the necessary consents. The site is on Church Road in a semi-rural setting, with access to the A133 and A120. The tenant in Unit 3 is reported to pay £33,804 per annum; prospective purchasers should verify the lease, income and property details independently.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £475,000, this is a notably cheap acquisition against the local £/sqf benchmark, making the price a clear strength. The 7,898 sq ft commercial property has two separately accessed workshop units, with one already producing rental income and the other vacant, plus hardstanding, vehicle access and adjoining land.
Key opportunities
- Improve the vacant unit’s basic, utilitarian space and pursue occupation or letting, subject to condition and local demand.
- Two independently accessed units allow flexibility, with one already let and generating passing rent.
- The 0.70-acre adjoining land and reported previous planning approvals offer potential for expansion or alternative uses, subject to verifying current status and obtaining any required consents.
Key risks
- The photos do not establish the overall condition; inspect the roof, cladding and building fabric before committing.
- The economics score is limited because there is insufficient information to assess renovation economics, so the value of improvement plans remains unproven.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Great Bentley Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Great Bentley
Weeley Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Weeley
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station
4.1 miles
Train · Alresford
Mistley Rail Station
4.2 miles
Train · Mistley
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£1,941
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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