27a Bridge Street, Witham, CM8 1BU

Location

FOR SALE BY AUCTION - 11th DECEMBER 2025

Formerly a wedding and prom dress shop, the property has accommodation arranged over ground and first floor levels. It may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

LOCATION
This vacant freehold commercial premises, situated on the edge of Witham town centre, is well placed for access to local amenities and vehicular access to the A12. Witham also offers mainline railway station to London (Liverpool Street), Ipswich and Norwich.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
Main shop area with back office and cloakroom/WC and side door emergency exit

First Floor
Two rooms with kitchenette area (restricted headroom in places)

We have not measured the property and relied upon the sizes provided by the EPC.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Braintree District Council
T. 01376 552525

SERVICES
We understand the property is connected to mains water, drainage, and electricity. We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility company in connection with the availability and capacity of all of those serving the property including IT and telecommunication links.

BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the premises has a rateable value of £2,750 which will give rise to an approximate annual rates liability of £1,372.25 (2025/26).

Where it is an occupier's sole business premises, they may be eligible for small business rates relief subject to eligibility. Applicants are advised to make enquiries with the local authority.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
D - 95.

VAT
Please refer to the legal pack.

SALE PROCESS
The freehold interest is offered for sale via Clive Emson Auctions on 11th December 2025 at 11.00am. Guide price is £105,000-£115,000 plus fees.

For further information and access to the legal documents, please refer to Clive Emson Auctions website.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction.

AGENTS NOTE
The floor plans have been provided by the seller and are for guidance only. The area coloured pink on the first floor plan relates to a 'Flying Freehold' above residential accommodation in the neighbouring property. Further information will be available in the legal pack which may be downloaded from the Clive Emson website.

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT
VIA AUCTIONEERS:

Fenn Wright Clive Emson
20 Duke Street Unit 5 Hoffmanns Way
Chelmsford Chelmsford
Essex CM1 1HL Essex CM1 1GU

Contact: Contact:
John Logan Paul Bridgeman/Paul Wood
E: jdl@fennwright.co.uk 01245 205778
01245 261226

Summary

Key points

• For sale by auction 11th December 2025
• Freehold with vacant possession
• Well placed for access to A12
• Potential for alternative uses (STPP)
• Contact

Fenn Wright
Tel: 01245 261226
John Logan
jdl@fennwright.co.uk