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The Heckford Bridge Angel, Maldon Road, Heckfordbridge, CO3

Offers in Region of
£450,000

£241.68 per sq ft

Business rates & charges may apply

Whybrow & Dodds Ltd, Colchester
SIZE AVAILABLE

1,862-4,198 sq ft

173-390 sq m

SECTOR

Restaurant for sale

Key features

  • Planning permission (241539) secured for circa 60-70 cover restaurant/pub
  • A spacious and inviting indoor dining area, ideal for both casual and formal occasions
  • Outdoor seating – 50 cover patio with scenic views and 50 plus cover garden seating surrounded by lush greenery
  • Main Road Location – high footfall due to close proximity to Colchester Zoo and growing residential developments
  • Perfect for a range of uses including: Destination pub/restaurant, Wedding Venue, Casual Dining Spot, Beer Garden, Outdoor Events and Parties (STP)
  • Grade II Listed
  • Potential Sales Area 3,029 sq.ft (281 sq.m)
  • Site Area 0.53 Acres (0.21 Hectares)
  • Additional plot with planning for 12 x overnight accommodation available by separate negotiation

Description

Steeped in history and charm, this remarkable Grade II listed former Public House dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Constructed with traditional timber framing and topped with a characterful pitched tiled roof, the building spans two floors and features a quaint lean-to at the rear — all evoking timeless rustic appeal.

Nestled in a serene rural setting, the property enjoys idyllic views of surrounding farmland and forest, offering a peaceful, picture-perfect backdrop. To the right, a generous beer garden leads down to the tranquil Roman River and a scenic pond, creating an enchanting space for outdoor relaxation. To the left, a spacious shared car park provides ample parking.

The vision for this historic gem includes a beautifully appointed restaurant and casual dining area, complete with a bar, professionally equipped kitchen, cellar, and ample storage on the ground floor. Four well-positioned W/Cs will ensure guest convenience.
Upstairs, plans include six additional customer W/Cs and thoughtfully designed staff accommodation — featuring a private bedroom, living area, staff room, and two modern showers.
Reserved access and egress will be maintained to the client-retained land at the rear of the property, ensuring seamless integration with future development needs.

Accommodation
The property comprises the following approximate Nett internal areas:
Ground Floor 1,862 sq.ft
Kitchen 474 sq.ft
Hall and WCs 693 sq.ft
First Floor 1,169 sq.ft
Total: 4,198 sq.ft (390 sq.m)
Site Area 0.53 Acres (0.21 Hectares)

Town Planning
Listed Building consent (241539) was granted on 30 July 2024 for the renovation and refurbishment of the listed building, including demolition of modern additions.

Additional plot available with the erection of 12 x new overnight double bed accommodation with w/c for tourists and associated works. Alternative scheme to 232308.

Rateable Value
The property appears in the Valuation List with a Rateable Value of £6,300.

VAT
The property is elected for VAT.

Legal Fees
Each party is to bear their own legal costs throughout the course of any transaction.

EPC
The property benefits from an EPC rating of E104.

Brochures

The Heckford Bridge Angel, Maldon Road, Heckfordbridge, CO3

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Marks Tey Station2.0 miles
  • Colchester Town Station3.8 miles
  • Colchester Station4.0 miles

About Whybrow & Dodds Ltd, Colchester

2 De Grey Square De Grey Road, Colchester, CO4 5YQ

Our Approach

Whybrow Chartered Surveyors are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service across our business and have adopted the principles set out in the Government Standard for Customer Service Excellence as best practice.

It is by adopting these standards that we have developed a culture where the customer is at the centre of our business and where we drive towards continuous improvement in the areas of:

• Delivery

• Timeliness & Quality

• Information

• Professionalism & Colleague Attitude

At the core of this policy is our commitment to:

• Be polite and helpful

• Explain our actions and decisions clearly.

• Be transparent.

• Get it right first time. When mistakes happen, we will adopt a no blame culture, admit our errors, put things right and learn from our mistakes.

• Measure our performance against our targets and standards.

• Drive towards continuous improvement.

• Never promise what we can not deliver.

Our Mission Statement

Whybrow aims to become one of the leading Chartered Surveyors practices in the Eastern Region delivering the highest levels of personal service, professional advice and commercial solutions to clients, while providing a quality working environment for staff and continually striving to excel through innovation.

The Whybrow Way

Our people are our best asset and our overriding aim is ‘flourish’ – we want our staff, our clients and customers all to flourish in whatever they are doing, and anything we can do to make this happen is what we strive to for.

In our work family and daily routines we hold fast to three key values that reflect not only what we are for our clients and customers, but what we are for each other and that is -

Inspired

We are ordinary people endeavouring to do extraordinary things. We will encourage and be encouraged through our own actions and the actions of others to be extra ordinary and a better example in order to inspire.

Generous

We will be giving of time, knowledge, understanding, person and spirit. We have a willingness to help, support, nurture, inspire and drive.

Driven

We have a desire to achieve success, to be progressive and show unlimited passion for the goal ahead. We will show a determination to succeed and move forward together.

Commercial Agency

Commercial Agency is a core service provided by Whybrow. The department has extensive experience in property and land transactions throughout the Eastern Region, for both private and public sector clients, individuals and family trusts.

Our Agency Department operates in various sectors including:

• Retail

• Offices

• Industrial / Manufacturing & Warehousing

• Development Land

• Investment

and provides the following services:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisition and disposal advice

• Property marketing strategies

• Investment appraisals

• Property and investment searches

• Land disposal and acquisition

Our commercial market experience and regional knowledge place Whybrow among the leading property agents in the Eastern Region.

The department has developed and utilises an Agency Pilot database, which holds property and contact details for mailshots and direct marketing.

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