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Old Mills Industrial Estate, Paulton, Bristol

Key Features

  • SOLD FOR £501,000 - July Auction
  • High-yielding industrial investment
  • Three self-contained units, fully let to established tenants
  • Passing rent of £46,784 per annum with potential to increase
  • On-site parking for 10+ vehicles
  • 8-week completion
  • Sale on behalf of Joint LPA Receivers

Description

A substantial commercial investment comprising three self-contained light industrial units, situated within the established Old Mills Court industrial estate and benefiting from dedicated parking for more than 10 vehicles.

All three units are fully-let to established commercial tenants, producing a combined passing rent of £46,784 per annum. There is scope for rental growth, with an estimated rental value of approximately £51,053 per annum through reversion to current market levels.

Old Mills Industrial Estate is located just off the A362, providing convenient access to the A37 linking Bristol and Shepton Mallet. The estate is well positioned close to Paulton and Midsomer Norton and benefits from a strong commercial environment, with nearby occupiers including Tesco, Toolstation and Wickes.

This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an income-producing industrial investment in an established trading location, offering secure rental income with scope to increase.

For Sale By Auction - This property is due to feature in our online auction on 23 July 2026 at 6.00pm. Bidding is via proxy, telephone or online remote bidding.

Viewings - By appointment.

Summary - SOLD FOR £501,000 - THREE INDUSTRIAL UNITS - LET PRODUCING £46,784 PER ANNUM

Description - A substantial commercial investment comprising three self-contained light industrial units, benefiting from dedicated parking for more than 10 vehicles.

Situated within the well-established Old Mills industrial estate, the property comprises three self-contained units, each let on separate leases. The current combined rental income is £46,784 per annum, with potential to increase to approximately £51,053 per annum through alignment of rents with prevailing market levels.

The accommodation consists of three versatile warehouse units, each adapted by the respective tenants to suit their operational requirements.

Unit 38 (approximately 137m²) - occupied by Sally Salon Services, is used for the wholesale distribution of beauty products. The unit comprises a spacious retail/showroom area, two offices/storerooms, a kitchenette, and WC facilities.

Unit 39 (approximately 180m²) - occupied by Geze UK Limited , was not available for inspection at the time of our visit.

Unit 40 (approximately 180m²) - occupied by Carpet and Fabrics Direct Limited, provides warehouse accommodation together with an additional storeroom, office, kitchenette, and WC facilities.

This represents an excellent investment opportunity, providing a well-located commercial asset with established rental income, strong tenant occupancy, and potential for future rental growth in a sought-after industrial location.

Location - Old Mills industrial estate is situated just off the A362, which connects directly to the A37 Bristol to Shepton Mallet road. The estate is conveniently located close to the villages of Paulton and Midsomer Norton. Nearby occupiers include Tesco, Toolstation and Wickes, highlighting the area's established commercial presence.

Accommodation - Please refer to floorplan for approximate room measurements and internal layout.

Lease Details - Unit 38 - Let to Sally Salon Services Limited on a 10-year lease from 26 February 2019 at a passing rent of £13,284 per annum. The lease includes a rent review on 26 February 2024 and a tenant break option on 25 February 2024.

Unit 39 - Let to Geze UK Limited on a 5-year lease from 24 December 2021 at a passing rent of £15,500 per annum. The lease includes a rent review on 24 December 2025 and a tenant break option on 24 December 2024.

Unit 40 - Let to Carpet and Fabrics Direct Limited on a 5-year lease from 11 February 2024 at a passing rent of £18,000 per annum. The lease includes a rent review on 11 Feb 2028 tenant break option on 10 Feb 2027.

The three units produce a combined passing rent of £46,784 per annum, with scope for future increases to £51,053 per annum (based on £9.50 per sq ft).

Full copies of the leases are available in the online legal pack.

Completion - Completion for this lot will be 8 weeks from exchange of contracts or sooner by mutual agreement.

Site Plan & Aerial Images - The site plan and outlined aerial photographs are provided for indicative purposes only, please refer to the title plan within the legal pack for confirmation of the site boundaries.

Tenure - Please refer to the auction legal pack for confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate (Epc) - UNIT 38: B
UNIT 39: D
UNIT 40: D

Letting - What Can Maggs & Allen Achieve For You? - Maggs & Allen's experienced letting team are happy to discuss the rental of this property and can advise on maximising the investment. We offer Full Management, Let Only and Rent Collection Services. Contact Jessica Archer and her team on or email .

Auction Or Bridging Finance Required? - Do you need a mortgage or loan quickly? Funding is available for all types of residential and commercial properties. Contact the Auction Team today on or email for further information.

*Guide Price - Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to Reserve Price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Buyer's Premium - Please be advised that all purchasers are subject to a £1,800 plus VAT (£2,160 inc VAT) buyer’s premium payable upon exchange of contracts.

Reserve Price - The seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Proxy, Telephone & Online Remote Bidding - The auction will be held online via live video stream with buyers able to bid via telephone, online or by submitting a proxy bid. You will need to complete our remote bidding form, which is available to download from our website. The completed form, ID (driving licence or passport and a recent utility bill stating the home address of the purchaser) and a bank transfer for the Preliminary Deposit must be received no later than 24 hours before the date of the auction.

Preliminary Deposits - The Preliminary Deposit required for each lot you wish to bid for is £5,000.

If your bid is successful, the balance of the deposit monies and Buyer’s Premium (£1,800 plus VAT) must be transferred to our client account within 24 hours of the auction sale. If you are unsuccessful at the auction, your Preliminary Deposit will be returned to you within 5 working days.

Rental Estimates - All rental estimates are provided in good faith. They should be verified by your own professional advisors prior to a commitment to purchase.

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Property details

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Date Posted
2026-07-02

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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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

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 18% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Longvernal Primary School926 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    203
    Type
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  • St John's CofE Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    382
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England/Christian
  • Paulton Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Paulton Junior School0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    238
    Type
    Community school
  • Midsomer Norton Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    256
    Type
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Secondary

  • Somervale Secondary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    781
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Norton Hill Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,757
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Somerset Studio School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    152
    Type
    Studio schools
  • Writhlington School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    894
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Saint Gregory's Catholic College6.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    987
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Tesco Bristol Superstore, Midsomer Norton179 metres
Asda Norton Express Petrol, Midsomer Norton0.8 miles
Sainsburys Midsomer Norton, Midsomer Norton0.9 miles

GP surgery

Elm Hayes Surgery0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Paulton Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Paulton Hospital928 metres

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces418 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Oldfield Park Rail Station8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tesco132 metres

Typical drive times

Radstock7 min · 2.8 miles
Wells (city)17 min · 10 miles
Shepton Mallet17 min · 9.9 miles
Midsomer Norton4 min · 1.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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