Property for sale

Gowers Farm Business Units are located to the north of the village of High Roding. The site is accessed immediately from the B184 highway over a shared drive. The site offers an excellent opportunity to secure commercial income with scope for increasing revenue, subject to terms and planning. 

The property is located north of High Roding with immediate road access to the B184. The site offers excellent access to:

• Great Dunmow A120 junction is approximately 3.5 miles (6 mins)
• M11 / A120 junction is 8.5 miles (14 mins)
• Ongar 11 miles (19 mins)
• Chelmsford 12 miles (23 mins)

Postcode: CM6 1NL

What3words: ///likely.ignites.recording

The site extends in all to approx. 2.56ac (1.04ha) as shown edged red on the plan.

The site includes significant areas of concrete and gravelled surfacing.

The buildings are a mixture of steel and concrete frames, with metal and asbestos cladding.

Measured from The Land App:

Building 1 -  883.98 Sq m (9,515.08 Sq Ft)

• Unit 5
• Unit 6
• Unit 7

Building 2 - 513.56 Sq m (5,527.91 Sq Ft)

• Unit 8
• Unit 9
• Unit 11
• Unit 12

Building 3 - 909.69 Sq m (9,791.82 Sq Ft)

• Unit 10a
• Unit 10b
• Unit 4
• Unit 4a

Total Approximately 2,307 Sq m (24,835 Sq Ft)

A schedule of occupiers is available from the selling agent.

The local planning authority is Uttlesford District Council. The commercial uses have continued at this site in excess of 10 years.

Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the status of the current uses. The Vendor will supply a sworn statement to confirm their awareness of the commercial lettings.

The property has independent water and electrical supplies. Foul water goes to private sceptic tanks.

Prospective purchasers must make their own inquiries as to the suitability and availability of utilities.

The purchaser will be required to separate any shared supplies within 12 months of completion where neccessary.

The premises are registered with the Valuation Office Agency for Business Rates as set out below. 

• Unit 4A    £7,700
• Unit 4:     Â£13,000
• Unit 4B:   Â£3,900 (hardstanding)
• Unit 5A:   Â£7,700
• Unit 5B:   Â£4,600
• Unit 6:     Â£9,600
• Unit 7:     Â£11,750
• Unit 8:     Â£8,500
• Unit 9:     Â£3,950
• Unit 10A: £8,700
• Unit10B:  £7,700

Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the liability for business rates and any rating reliefs.

VAT is not charged on the rents.

EPC's are being prepared.

The property is sold with all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way.

The sale includes the access from the highway. The neighbouring property has a right of way over the shared access to their property at the rear. The vendor will reserve a right of way for all purposes at all times over the first 50m of the drive to enable them to access their retained land, subject to making a reasonable contribution to repairs and maintenance.

Given the potential hazards of a working farm, all viewings must be by appointment with Whirledge & Nott. 

Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the Vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.

The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to solicitors being instructed.

Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.