TypeCar Showroom · Car Spaces / Car Storage · Trade Counter units · Garages · Roadside Unit · Retail Warehouse
CO1 EX LOOKERS VOLVO DEALERSHIP & WORKSHOPS, 196 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester
TenureFor rent
Specification
- Building size
- Building size 25,000 sqft
- Land size
- Land size 1.82 acres
- Property type
- Property type Car Showroom · Car Spaces / Car Storage · Trade Counter units · Garages · Roadside Unit · Retail Warehouse
- Tenure
- Tenure For rent
Description
A rare opportunity to lease a high-profile former car dealership, ideally suited for vehicle sales, servicing, fast-fit operations. This prominent property offers exceptional visibility and accessibility in a well-established commercial and residential area of Colchester.
· Prime Automotive Premises: Previously occupied by Lookers Land Rover & Volvo, featuring two showrooms, workshops, offices, servicing area and valeting bay.
· Low Site Coverage: 32.7% site coverage with extensive forecourt and display parking for over 100 vehicles.
· Flexible Use Potential: Benefits from Sui Generis use class, appealing to roadside retailers, commercial operators, or other users requiring prominent frontage, easy vehicular access, and substantial parking.
Location
COLCHESTER CITY· High-Visibility Site & Strategic Location: Situated on the busy Cowdray Avenue (A133), part of Colchester's inner ring road, with excellent connectivity to the A12 and A133, serving peripheral residential and commercial areas. Adjacent to Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Trade Park, and Colne View Retail Park, ensuring heavy passing traffic and strong local demand.

