No. 4, The Coach House, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UF

LOCATION
Colchester is located approximately 60 miles northeast of the City of London via the A12 and 30 miles east from London Stansted Airport via the A120. Colchester has a residential population of circa 200,000 and a catchment population in excess of 300,000. The catchment area extends over a densely populated rural area being bounded by Ipswich, approximately 18 miles to the northeast and Braintree, 16.5 miles and Chelmsford 24 miles to the west and south-east respectively.

The Coach House is located in a highly accessible position east of Colchester High Street just off the City Centre yet tucked away in a quiet and private setting at the top of East Hill opposite Greyfriars Hotel. Vehicular access is via electric gates off Lewis Gardens near the entrance to FirstSite Visual Arts Centre and there is separate pedestrian access directly off East Hill.

All of the amenities of the City Centre are close at hand and St. Botolph´s Railway Station and the Central Bus Station are only a short walk away. A number of local bus services drop off and collect at the top of East Hill.

DESCRIPTION
The Coach House is situated in the leafy grounds of East Hill House, a historic Grade 1 listed Georgian property built for one of Colchester´s most influential families in the C18th. East Hill House has been in use as offices for a long time and the Coach House was also converted to office use in recent years by the current owners. No. 4 The Coach House is a self-contained office which forms part of the Coach House building.

Internally the accommodation is arranged over ground and first floor and is finished to a high standard with heating/cooling air conditioning, LED lighting, solid oak joinery and ground floor W/C and shower facilities. The ground floor provides a reception/office area extending to approximately 128 sq ft and also benefits from a well-appointed kitchenette/tea point, fitted with integrated appliances including a fridge, dishwasher, and sink.

The first floor offers additional office accommodation extending to approximately 259 sq. ft. with capacity for approximately 3-4 desks. Externally, the office is situated within an attractive historic setting and benefits from secure private parking, accessed via the East Hill Estate driveway off Lewis Gardens, close to Firstsite. There are also designated cycle racks just off the parking area.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor 11.87 m2 (128 sq. ft.)

Kitchenette / Tea Point 4.32 m2 (47 sq. ft.)

First Floor 24.1 m2 (259 sq. ft.)

Total 40.29 m2 (434 sq. ft.)

TERMS
The property is available to let by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be agreed at a passing rent of £9,000 per annum exclusive plus VAT. The Lease is to be contracted outside the Landlord + Tenant Act 1954.

The office is available immediately, subject to referencing.

VAT
The property is elected for VAT, therefore VAT is applicable to the rent

LEGAL COSTS
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal fees in relation to any transaction

SERVICE CHARGE
A service charge is payable to include but not exclusive to; business rates, buildings insurance, electricity (heating/cooling/lighting), water, WIFI, internal cleaning, internal & external maintenance, landscaping and Health & Safety assessments.

The Service Charge for the year 2026 is estimated at £4,257 per annum, plus VAT.

OTHER
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Nicholas Percival to formally verify prospective tenant´s identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors.

REF: C4926

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents: Nicholas Percival Chartered Surveyors

FAO: Max Copeland