Development
properties
3 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DA
We are inviting offers in excess of £425,000 for the leasehold interest
Permitted Development Opportunity
Site with prior notification for the change of use of first to third floors inclusive from offices (B1a) to 13no. residential apartments
The scheme is ready for construction
Site measuring approximately 303sqm/3,261ft2
Estimated market rent once complete £101,700
8-minute drive to Colchester Station which provides direct links into London Liverpool Street
999 year leasehold
Sold with vacant possession
Up to date search pack
Offers in excess of £425,000
Description
The property comprises a multi-storey mid-terraced building providing two retail units at ground level, let and sold off separately with accommodation above, previously used as offices but currently in a shell condition in readiness for development. The properties themselves are accessed from the rear via a shared pedestrian walkway. The property has no outside space or parking. The offices were in a basic dilapidated order. The site now benefits from Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of first to third floors inclusive from offices (B1a) to 13no. residential apartments (C3).
Location
Colchester is a historic market town situated within the county of Essex. The site is situated within a commercial location in Colchester within close proximity to local facilities and transport links. The town offers a range of amenities such as sporting facilities, fitness centres, restaurants, pubs, and only a short walk to the new 90,000 sqft Fenwick Department Store. Furthermore, the scheme is only a 10 minute drive to Colchester football club. These two factors combined make the location reasonably sought after. The local area also offers a great choice of schools including St. Mary’s School, Colchester High School and The University of Essex. Colchester offers open grasslands and stunning scenery such as Gosbecks Arcaeological Park which covers 65 hectacres, Lexden Park Local Nature Reserve and Westlands Country Park which are all perfect for outdoor activities such as running, cycling, walking and fishing.
Transport
The site is well located for transport links, being only 1.1 miles away (4 minute drive) from Colchester Town Station, which provides direct links to London Liverpool Street as well as other local destinations including Clacton on Sea and Walton on the Naze. There are several bus stops which provide services into the town centre and to the University campus which is a 9 minute drive from the proposed scheme. We believe that the scheme offers a unique opportunity for students looking for alternative accommodation away from the quieter surroundings.
Planning Permission
Application number: 200417– Notification for prior approval for proposed change of use of first to third floors inclusive from offices (B1a) to 13no. residential apartments (C3).
Access
Access can be arranged with sole agents Highfield Investments.
Additional Information
Planning and other related documents will be sent in the form of an information pack that can be requested from a member of the Highfield team.
The scheme will be placed in Allsops forthcoming online auction on 31st March if not sold prior.
VAT
We have been advised that VAT is applicable.
Tenure
999 years leasehold.
Terms
We are inviting offers in excess of £425,000 for the leasehold interest.
Schedule
Please note the information provided by Highfield Investments London Limited, trading as Highfield Investments has been given in good faith, however all parties must undertake their own due diligence to satisfy themselves in regards to accuracy.