Essex House, 4 Astra Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow
£575,000

Commercial Building for Sale: Essex House, Astra Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2BN

Introducing Astra Centre, a distinguished office estate comprising nine meticulously designed office units. Nestled within this well-structured site, Astra Centre offers a strategic location, convenience, and exceptional amenities.

Essex House at Astra Centre presents a prime commercial opportunity in Harlow, offering a blend of modern amenities, spacious design, and strategic location. This substantial office estate, comprising two distinctive units, has recently been refreshed with exterior repainting, roof maintenance, and cleaned gutters, ensuring an immaculate and professional appearance.

Property Highlights:

Well-Designed Layout: Built in the 1980s, Essex House features durable brick construction, a stylish glazed entry, and abundant natural light throughout. Both units have distinct configurations:

Unit 3: Practical finishes with air conditioning, perimeter trunking, and suspended ceilings.

Unit 4: Enhanced by glazed internal partitioning, raised flooring, recessed lighting, and a skylit
upper-level office space, adding sophistication and functionality.

Ample Parking: The site includes 32 allocated parking spaces, providing exceptional convenience for occupants and visitors alike.

Outstanding Location: Situated along Edinburgh Way, Astra Centre benefits from excellent access to transport links, nearby amenities, and major roadways.

With tenants in place until Summer 2025, this property offers an outstanding investment in a vibrant business hub.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact your property agent.

Key Features
• Freehold office building located within the established Astra Centre business estate
• 3,442 sq ft (approx.) arranged over two floors providing flexible office accommodation
• Ground floor 1,565 sq ft | First floor 1,877 sq ft with a mix of open-plan and partitioned offices
• Estimated rental potential £42,000–£45,000 per annum based on local evidence (£12–£13 per sq ft)
• Potential gross yield circa 7%–7.8% at the asking price of £575,000 (subject to letting)
• Excellent parking provision with 16 allocated spaces, ideal for staff and visitors
• Suitable for investors or owner-occupiers seeking future flexibility
• Class E commercial use, accommodating a wide range of business types
• Well specified offices including air conditioning, suspended ceilings and gas central heating
• Strategic location with direct access to A414, approx. 5 minutes to M11 (J7) and easy links to the M25 and London via Harlow Town Station

Summary
Well-presented freehold office building (3,442 sq ft) arranged over two floors with 16 parking spaces. Potential rental income £42,000–£45,000 per annum. Excellent access to the A414, M11 and London via Harlow Town Station.

Main Description
FOR SALE – FREEHOLD OFFICE BUILDING
Essex House, Astra Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2BN

£575,000 | 3,442 sq ft | Investment or Owner-Occupier Opportunity

An opportunity to acquire a freehold office building extending to approximately 3,442 sq ft, located within the well-established Astra Centre business estate in Harlow.

Arranged over two floors, the property provides flexible office accommodation comprising a combination of open-plan and partitioned workspace, benefiting from good natural light throughout. The building is well presented and has been recently refreshed externally, with routine roof and gutter maintenance completed.

Freehold office buildings of this size with generous parking rarely come to market within the Astra Centre estate, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for both investors and owner-occupiers.

Based on rental evidence within the estate of approximately £12–£13 per sq ft, the building could achieve £42,000–£45,000 per annum, reflecting a potential gross yield in the region of 7%–7.8% at the asking price of £575,000, subject to letting.

The accommodation falls within Class E use, allowing a wide range of commercial occupiers and providing long-term flexibility. The building may also suit an owner-occupier seeking headquarters premises, with the option to occupy part of the property and let the remainder to generate additional income.

The property further benefits from 16 allocated parking spaces, an unusually generous provision for a building of this size.

Astra Centre is one of Harlow’s established commercial locations, offering direct access to the A414, approximately 5 minutes from the M11 (Junction 7) and convenient connections to the M25. Harlow Town Station provides regular services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 30–35 minutes, making the location accessible for both regional and London-based businesses.

An attractive freehold commercial opportunity offering income potential, excellent parking provision and long-term flexibility within one of Harlow’s established business locations.

arly enquiries are recommended.



3,442 sq ft (319.75 sq m) approx.

• Ground Floor – 1,565 sq ft
• First Floor – 1,877 sq ft

The layout provides a combination of open-plan and partitioned offices, suitable for a variety of businesses under Class E use.

Specification

• Suspended ceilings
• Air conditioning
• Gas central heating
• WC facilities
• Own entrance
• Allocated parking - 16 spaces per unit

The exterior has recently been repainted and routine roof and gutter maintenance completed.

Location

Astra Centre is located within one of Harlow’s established employment areas, offering:
• Direct access to the A414
• Approximately 5 minutes to M11 (Junction 7)
• Easy connection to the M25
• Harlow Town station with services to London Liverpool Street (approx. 30–35 minutes)

Tenure: Freehold

Viewing strictly by appointment.