Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1LJ
- SIZE AVAILABLE
900 sq ft
84 sq m
- SECTOR
High street retail property to lease
Lease details
- Lease available date:
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Description
LOCATION
Prime City Centre Location
Colchester, granted city status in 2022, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the East of England. With a resident population of approximately 200,000 and a catchment exceeding 300,000, it offers a strong and expanding customer base.
- 60 minutes by train to London Liverpool Street
- 30 miles from Stansted Airport
- 0.5 miles from Colchester Town Station
- 1 mile from Colchester North Station
- Less than 10-minute walk from the central bus station
- Immediate proximity to Colchester Castle (over 1 million visitors annually), Firstsite Gallery, and key museums
Long Wyre Street sits in a vibrant secondary shopping and leisure frontage that is undergoing significant enhancement. The recent completion of St Nicholas Square has strengthened this area as a hub for hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife.
The city centre benefits from strong footfall (average 9.3 million visitors per annum) and a healthy mix of national brands (Primark, H&M, JD Sports, Boots, etc.) in nearby Lion Walk and Culver Square shopping centres, alongside thriving independents.
DESCRIPTION
Ground Floor Class E Commercial Unit.
This prominent, versatile ground-floor unit offers excellent flexibility for a wide range of Class E uses, including retail, professional services, health & beauty, leisure, food & beverage, or hybrid operators.
The property forms part of a substantial mid-terrace building in a semi-pedestrianised location. The upper floors have been redeveloped into residential apartments, while the ground-floor commercial space will be attractively fitted out by the owners.
The whole building was previously occupied in part by Argos and Riley´s pool/snooker club.
Property Highlights:
- Traditional brick façade with modern plate-glass extensive shop front and signage opportunity
- To be fitted out to a high standard with:
o LED lighting throughout
o Air conditioning (heating & cooling)
o Dedicated male, female/disabled WC facilities
o Kitchen/facilities area
o Open-plan area
- Excellent visibility and footfall on a busy secondary city-centre pitch
- Neighbouring occupiers include Loungers, Three Wise Monkeys, Greggs, No Name Bar & Games, Specsavers, plus various independents and charity shops
ACCOMMODATION
Approximately 900 sq ft (83.61 sq m)
TERMS
Rent: £14,950 per annum exclusive (plus VAT)
Lease: New Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease for a term to be agreed
Availability: July/August 2026
OUTGOINGS
Rateable Value TBC - prospective tenants should verify with Colchester City Council
VAT
The property is elected for VAT
OTHER
Anti-Money Laundering & Administration Fee In line with current regulations, formal ID, proof of address, and source of funds will be required. An administration fee of £250 + VAT is payable upon agreement of heads of terms to cover referencing and associated costs.
REF: C5806
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents: Nicholas Percival Chartered Surveyors
Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1LJ
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Colchester Town Station0.2 miles
- Colchester Station0.9 miles
- Hythe Station1.1 miles
Notes
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