CM8 85/85A Newland Street, Witham

FOR SALE BY AUCTION - 7TH MAY 2026

Mixed use commercial and residential Grade II Listed building providing commercial premises arranged over ground and basement levels with the residential flat above accessed via a metal staircase to the rear, offering versatile accommodation over first and second floors.

85 Newland Street - Commercial

Ground Floor

Entrance door to main shop/sales area, back office/storeroom, kitchen area, additional storeroom and cloakroom/WC.

Basement

Two storage rooms

85A Newland Street - Flat

Accessed via an archway to the side of the building leading to a green door to access a courtyard at the rear of the building and metal staircase to first floor level.

First Floor

Entrance lobby, kitchen, inner hallway, bathroom/WC, living room and study/bedroom.

Second Floor

Landing and two further bedrooms.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]

Commercial - C - 60

Flat - D

SERVICES

We understand the commercial 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.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Braintree District Council

T. 01376 552525

BUSINESS RATES / COUNCIL TAX

The commercial property is entered into the 2026 rating list as follows:

Rateable Value: £12,750

Approx. annual rates payable (2026/27):

£4,870.50

Flat - Council Tax Band B.

VAT

Please refer to the legal pack.

SALE PROCESS

The freehold interest is offered for sale via Clive Emson Auctions on 7th May 2026.

Guide price is £225,000-£235,000 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.

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT

VIA AUCTIONEERS:

Fenn Wright, 20 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1HL

Contact:

John Logan

E: jdl@fennwright.co.uk

OR

Clive Emson, Unit 5 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GU

Contact: Paul Bridgeman/Paul Wood

Commercial premises with basement storage

Two/three bedroom flat

Vacant possession

Established building and location

Grade II Listed

The property is situated on Newland Street in the heart of Witham Town Centre. Witham is a well-established town in Essex situated between Chelmsford and Colchester on the A12.

The A12 is a short distance from the property and provides access to the M25 at junction 28. The property is in close proximity to Witham railway station which provides a service to London Liverpool Street in approximately 45 minutes.

Nearly units comprise estate agents, independent retailers, restaurants and professional service providers, as well as the Town's two major shopping centres; Newland Shopping Centre and The Grove Shopping Centre.