The Mill Store, Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6
- Land size
- 0.29 acres
Key Features
- Office / Warehousing And Workshop Premises
- Accommodation Across Two Buildings
- Total Site Area Approx. 0.58 Of An Acre
- Flexible & Generous Parking Provision
- Investment Income Potential
- Of Interest To Owner Occupiers, Investors, And Developers (STP)
Description
The premises comprise two detached mixed use buildings together with on-site surfaced parking for around 32 vehicles.
Unit 1 The Mill Store: The building comprises office space over ground and first floor level within a former foundry believed to date from around the 1850's, and is of part wrought iron and timber framed construction, and part loading bearing brickwork with elements rendered and painted externally with the principal elevations, including large timber sash windows, under a pitched roof with slate covering. The unit benefits from office space, with kitchenette and WC facilities.
Units 2 & 3 The Mill Store: A detached two storey building comprising office, storage & manufacturing space. Built in circa 2004, the building is of brick faced block inner leaf outer wall construction to around 3.2m eaves height beneath a slate covered Mansard roof. The office accommodation can be found at first floor level, together with kitchenette and WC facilities. There is also a workshop attached beneath a shallow pitched felt covered flat roof.
Accommodation
(Approximate gross internal measurements)
Unit 1 Approx. 3,883 sq ft (360.7 sq m)
Unit 2 Approx. 1,158 sq ft (107.6 sq m)
Unit 3 Approx. 7,496 sq ft ( 696.4 sq m)
Total Approx. 12,537 sq ft (1,164.7 sq m)
Terms
The premises are to be sold freehold, with vacant possession, at a guide price of £1,250,000 plus VAT.
VAT
We are advised that VAT is applicable.
Business Rates
We have been informed that the rateable value of the premises are currently assessed independently, with a combined rateable value of £93,350. We therefore estimate that the rates payable are likely to be in the region of £44,800 per annum.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local rating authority to confirm their liabilities.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
We have been advised that the premises have been assessed as follows; Unit 1 - E (118) Unit 2 - C (52) Unit 3 - D (88)
A full copy of the EPC assessments and recommendation reports are available from our office upon request.
Planning
We are advised that the long standing, existing, use is for offices, storage and light production. The property is not listed but is located within the Earls Colne Conservation area.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Braintree District Council.
Legal Costs
Each party will bear their own legal costs.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to verify the identity, private residence and source of funds (where applicable) of prospective purchasers and tenants prior to solicitors being instructed. An administration fee is payable, and further details are available upon request.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-04-16
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery381 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 402
- Type
- Foundation school
- Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Richard de Clare Community Academy2.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 370
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 702
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Honywood School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 849
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alec Hunter Academy6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Stanway School6.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,396
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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