A TRIO of commercial properties have hit the market in Harwich and Manningtree, providing a wealth of opportunity to those who go on to acquire them.

Mixed-use property - Harwich, High Street

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Shop - The property used to be a Lamb and Co shopShop - The property used to be a Lamb and Co shop (Image: Google Maps)

Firstly, there is a £250,000 freehold mixed-use property on the market in the Harwich High Street.

The 1630 sq ft site includes a recently refurbished 890 sq ft office with a self-contained two-bedroom flat above.

Being currently vacant, there is the potential to rent the ground floor shop or office for £750.

The relatable value of the business rates is £6,300 giving rates payable of £3,143.70.

Six bedroom office - Harwich, Church Street

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Victorian - Victorian features on the Church Street Harwich property has been kept such as double bay frontageVictorian - Victorian features on the Church Street Harwich property has been kept such as double bay frontage (Image: Google Maps)

Next on the list is a six-bedroom office for sale in Church Street, Harwich.

The more than 3000 sq ft property boasts retained Victorian features including high ceilings and double bay frontage.

A vast kitchen was installed in 2023 at the back of the property, which could be used for commercial use or as a house of multiple occupancy – subject to planning.

Former Tendring Hundred Water Co. HQ​ - Manningtree, Mill Hill 

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Grand - The Mill Hill property in ManningtreeGrand - The Mill Hill property in Manningtree (Image: Google Maps)

In Manningtree, meanwhile, there is an opportunity to develop a whopping 226,948 sq ft property.

The Former Tendring Hundred Water Co. HQ in Mill Hill, extends to 5.21 acres and is subject to planning.

Unconditional bids are welcome for the residential development opportunity which has “positive pre-application” for 60 homes.