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Perry Road, Witham, CM8

Description

Well-established multi-site vehicle workshop operation available in Witham, Essex, located within a popular industrial area with excellent road links.

The business operates across three council-leased sites at a combined rent of £1,115 PCM, comprising a main office and garage, a separate garage unit, a workshop with vehicle storage, and a hardstanding area with 3-phase electricity. Planning permission is in place for Class 7 MOT station use.

The premises are fully equipped, including diagnostic systems, tyre changing and balancing equipment, extensive tool storage, workbenches, vehicle parts storage, and office facilities. RX705152

Location

Strategically positioned within the established Freebournes / Wheatear Industrial Estates, with excellent access to the A12 dual carriageway and local transport links including Witham rail station for London services. The area benefits from a mix of industrial, workshop, and light commercial occupiers, supporting strong traffic flow and business visibility.

Tenure

The business operates across three separate sites, all held on council / local authority lease agreements with current rents totaling £1,115 per calendar month.



Main Office & Garage Unit – administrative hub and bodywork preparation area



Separate Garage Premises – serviced workshop / repair unit



Workshop with Storage + Hardstanding – external space with 3-phase electricity suitable for vehicle parking, storage, equipment use and heavy workshop activities



The leases include access rights and remain subject to renewal terms with the respective local authority landlords.



Planning & Use Class: The workshop site has permissions in place for Class 7 MOT Station use (motor vehicle repair and testing), subject to local authority verification prior to alteration.

Property

The Business trades from 3 sites. 2 sites are next to each other and the other across the road.



Main Building

Reception area with reception desk and seated waiting area, through to back office and staff kitchen and WC. internal door to garage which predominantly has the wheel equipment. Fully equipped to trade with equipment including but not limited to:- Heavy-duty wheel/tire balancing machine and tyre changer

The property has a working CCTV system with built in alarm.



Mobile tool storage cabinets with drawers





Computerised Snap-On diagnostic monitor and screen setup, Hofmann Megaplan tyre changer, Hofmann megaspin 420 wheel balancer, sealey shot blasting cabinet



Workbenches with integrated tool storage



Heavy workshop lighting overhead



Hydraulic lift / tyre service machine



Compressor



SIDE GARAGE



Equipped to trade with 5 Tonne Bendpak hydraulic Lift

Racking with a compliment of equipment and tools



FORECOURT



Hard standing forecourt for approx 7/8 vehicles with Bendpak 9 tonne hydraulic lift

MECHANIC GARAGE

trading from a light industrial unit

Fully equipped to trade with tools and equipment to trade., including but not limited to:-

Bendpak 4 tonne hydrualic lift

Sealey Supermig 360

various battery chargers

Tool cabinets with a full compliment of tools and equipment

Draper 360 speed bench drill

mig welders

REAR YARD & WORKSHOP

Secure metal fencing to boundary approx 72' x 40' for car storage with a further workshop currently unused

RECOVERY SITE WITH PLANNING

A car storage site with approved planning (lapsed) for a Class 7 MOT station.

Site is approximately 42' x 94' with secure gates entrance

3 Phase Electric

The site also comes with a Renault 42AEA14 flatbed 180-10T recovery truck (MOT expired)

STAFF

The business is currently run by a working owner who operates the enterprise primarily evenings and weekends due to commitments with an alternative full-time job. There are no full-time staff engaged on site at present, though the existing setup supports expansion with additional technicians or MOT testers.

BUSINESS RATES

Our Client has advised that there are no business rates payable.



Applicants are to check with the local authority

LEGAL COSTS

Each party are to pay their own legal costs involved

SUMMARY

This property presents a multi-site industrial/garage operation suited to auto repair, bodywork, diagnostics, and storage. With existing leases, Class 7 planning favourability for MOT operations, and installed workshop infrastructure including 3-phase electrical supply, this asset is well-positioned for growth or continued owner-operator use.



The Business is VAT registered



The business is ready to trade and shall include all tools, equipment and some spare parts, oils etc

DISCLAIMER

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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