3 Stepfield, Freebournes Industrial Estate, Witham, Essex, CM8

The property comprises a detached concrete framed industrial workshop of brick and block elevations beneath pitched roofs. The workshops have a minimum eaves height of 3.20m rising to 5.20m to the apex. The workshops benefit from three loading doors (3.00m wide x 3.00m high approx.) to the side elevation within the secure yard and a roller shutter access door (5.60m wide x 3.60m high approx.) to the front of the property. At the front of the property is a two storey office section which provides a reception area, meeting room and male & female WC facilities on the ground floor and office accommodation on the first floor. The property is in the process of being refurbished and will benefit from a new roof, modern cladding, LED lighting, newly painted internal walls and refurbished air conditioned offices. Externally there is a generous parking area to the front of the property and a secure gated yard to the side and rear of the property. Please refer to the floor plan for further information.

LOCATION
The property is located on the established Freebournes Industrial Estate adjacent to the A12 which provides convenient access to Junction 28 of the M25 to the south and the east coast ports of Harwich and Felixstowe to the north east. Access to the M11 and Stansted Airport is via the A120 from Braintree which is linked to Witham via the B1018. Witham Station provides a frequent service to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes.

ACCOMMODATION
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Ground Floor
Industrial/Warehouse - 13,992 sq ft [1,299.88 sq m]
Offices, Kitchen and WC's - 850 sq ft [78.96 sq m]
First Floor
Offices - 987 sq ft [91.72 sq m]
Total - 15,829 sq ft [1,470.56 sq m]
The total site area measures 0.69 acre. [Measured online using Promap]

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
The property will be assessed following completion of the refurbishment.

SERVICES
We understand the property is connected to mains water, drainage, gas 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.

BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the premises have a rateable value of £77,000. Therefore estimated annual rates payable of approximately £42,042 (2024/25). Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.

PLANNING
We understand the premises has an established general industrial (B2) use.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Braintree District Council
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TERMS
The property is available on a new lease for a term of years to be agreed upon completion of the refurbishment. The refurbishment is expected to be completed Summer 2025.

QUOTING RENT
Rent On Application

VAT
We understand VAT is not applicable.

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 purchaser's identify prior to the instruction of solicitors.

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE SELLING AGENTS:

Fenn Wright
64 Newland Street
Witham
Essex
CM8 1AH

James Wright
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