Summary - Drakes Lane Industrial Estate, Drakes Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 CM3 3BE
1 bed 1 bath Warehouse
Rare licensed yard with high-clearance warehouse and immediate possession.
- Freehold site of 17,834 sq ft on 0.58 acre, vacant possession
- ELV licence and de-pollution system, equipment included or removable
- Mezzanine and racking removable to create clear span warehouse
- Minimum eaves ~5.00m, apex height up to 7.50m
- Two workshops, two-storey offices, reception and welfare facilities
- EPC rated Band E (101); buyer to review energy improvements
- Estimated business rates £33,852 (2025/26)
- Crime reported above average; environmental due diligence recommended
A rare freehold industrial yard of 17,834 sq ft on a 0.58 acre site, offered with vacant possession and immediate availability. The building combines a large clear-span warehouse area (mezzanine removable to provide 5.00m eaves rising to 7.50m apex), two workshops, and two-storey office/welfare accommodation — practical for continuing vehicle-handling uses or conversion to storage/logistics. The site includes an End of Life Vehicle (ELV) licence, de-pollution system, vehicle ramps and compressor; this equipment can be removed if not required.
The estate sits under 4.5 miles from Chelmsford city centre and close to the A12, giving efficient road links to the M25 and east coast ports; the forthcoming Beaulieu Park station is also within a short drive. Services include mains water and three-phase electricity (interested parties should verify capacity). The property has roller shutter and large loading doors suitable for heavy goods access and large vehicles.
Buyers should note material considerations: the premises currently trade as an ELV site which may require specialist due diligence; the EPC is Band E (101); annual business rates are estimated at £33,852 (2025/26). Crime levels are reported above average for the immediate area, and any purchaser should satisfy themselves on planning, environmental records and services before completion. The guide price is £1,795,000, VAT not applicable.
For an investor or operator seeking an immediate, licence-ready vehicle-processing yard or a large logistics/industrial unit with scope for reconfiguration, this offers substantial footprint, secure yard and convenient transport links. Equipment on-site adds short-term operational value but can be cleared to suit new uses.
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