Tilbury Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex, CM13
- Land size
- 0.9 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 0.9-acre freehold site with significant redevelopment and commercial potential
- Comprising approximately 10,000 sq ft of existing buildings
- Excellent connectivity to London Gateway, Tilbury Ports, the A127, A13 and M25 motorway network.
- Potential suitability for a range of uses including drive-thru, trade counter, logistics, storage or commercial redevelopment (subject to planning)
- Offered for the freehold interest with vacant possession
- Further information upon request
Description
Description
Redevelopment Opportunity
Town & Country Nurseries, Brentwood, CM13
Freehold Title: EX238100
William Ross Land & Commercial is delighted to bring to market this substantial freehold site extending to approximately 0.9 acres, formerly operated as a plant nursery and koi fish aquatics centre.
The property offers a rare opportunity for owner-occupiers, investors, developers, and commercial operators seeking a strategically located site with excellent connectivity to London Gateway, Tilbury 2, the A127, A13 and M25.
The site comprises approximately:
8,000 sq ft of existing commercial buildings
A detached 2-bedroom bungalow extending to approximately 2,000 sq ft
Site area of approximately 0.9 acres
To be sold with vacant possession
No previous planning applications have been submitted
The bungalow may offer scope for extension or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Location
The property is situated adjacent to the established London & Brentwood Commercial Centre, a growing commercial hub that has attracted a range of occupiers seeking access to key logistics routes and the Thames Estuary growth corridor.
The location benefits from excellent road connections, providing direct and convenient access to:
London Gateway Port
Tilbury Ports
A127
A13
M25 Motorway
Development Potential
We understand that the site was previously earmarked as part of a potential expansion of the neighbouring commercial centre. While interested parties should undertake their own planning enquiries, we believe the property may lend itself to a variety of commercial uses, including:
Drive-thru restaurant or coffee operator
Trade counter units
Logistics or distribution hub
Storage facilities
Industrial or commercial redevelopment
All proposals remain subject to planning permission and the relevant local authority approvals.
Tenure
Freehold
Title Number: EX238100
Price
Price on application
Subject to Contract
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only through the sole agents: William Ross Land & Commercial
Property Disclaimer
AGENTS NOTE: These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through William Ross Property Services. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor.
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Tenure
Freehold
VAT
No vat
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-23
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- West Horndon Primary School942 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Community school
- Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bulphan Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Great Berry Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 426
- Type
- Academy converter
- Merrylands Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 542
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- St Martin's School Brentwood3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,794
- Type
- Academy converter
- The James Hornsby School3.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,040
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Brentwood County High School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,097
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 991
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
- The Billericay School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,729
- 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
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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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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