2 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2

RARE FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY - Industrial Unit with Excellent Car Parking, Main Road Prominence, Loading Door, and Heated/Cooled Offices.

The premises are situated at Phoenix Court, located off Hawkins Road, which is to the east of Colchester City Centre close to the Whitehall Industrial Estate and Hythe. Good access is available to the inner ring road system which links directly to the A12/A120 providing easy access to the East Coast ports of Harwich and Felixstowe and Stansted Airport. Colchester Town Train Station is within easy walking distance.

The building is of steel portal frame construction with part brick, part profile steel clad elevations under a pitched and insulated roof which incorporates translucent roof lights. There are double glazed windows on the ground and first floor with a loading door to the side providing access to the main industrial / stores area. The ground floor has a reception / lobby area with stairs to the first floor and access to the ground floor stores, WC and kitchenette. On the first floor there is a large open plan area which is carpeted and benefits from a glass partitioned office, LED lighting, air conditioning (not tested), gas fired central heating (not tested), and ample natural lighting. The ground floor storage / office area has a suspended ceiling (height of 2.6m) with LED lighting, air conditioning & gas fired central heating (not tested), three phase power and an up and over loading door (c. 3m wide x 2.5m high). Externally there is a brick paved courtyard to the front of the building providing ten car parking spaces with a loading / unloading bay to the side.

ACCOMMODATION
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Ground Floor: 1,765 sq ft [163.9 sq m] approx.
First Floor: 1,765 sq ft [163.9 sq m] approx.
TOTAL: 3,530 sq ft [327.8 sq m] approx.

Terms
The premises are available For Sale Freehold at £465,000 (No VAT).

Service CHARGE
A service charge is applicable to cover; maintenance of the estate communal areas, landscaping and lighting. The approx. cost for the current year is £1,277 plus VAT.

PLANNING
All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority to establish any requirements for alternative planning permission for their proposed use.

Business Rates
The property is assessed as follows;
Rateable Value: £40,500 Rates Payable Estimate (2026/27): £17,500
Rates Payable are based upon the current UBR for 2026/27 of £0.432. All interested parties should make their own enquires with the local rating authority in order to verify their rates liability.
Energy Performance Certificate [EPC]

We have been advised that the premises fall within class B (38) of the energy performance assessment scale. A full copy of the EPC assessment is available upon request.

AML
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.

VAT
We are advised that the property is not elected to VAT.

Legal costs
Each party will bear their own legal costs.