The secure site extends to 3.97 acres and is regular in shape. Vehicular access is from a roundabout on Orphanage Way. The property is currently occupied by British Telecommunications as a Telephone Service and Vehicle Centre (TSvC). The premises comprises a low site density purpose built warehouse unit with a large yard area and is available with full vacant possession which will be secured in January 2026.
Location
The property is located on Orphanage Road within the established industrial area of Watford and a short walk away from major rail interchange Watford Junction. The site benefits from excellent transport connectivity to London’s arterial road network with the A41 and M1 within a 5 minute drive time providing a direct route to Central London.
The M25 is located 5.4 miles north of the property offering convenient access to the national motorway network including the M40, M4 and M3 motorways.
Watford serves as the key commercial hub in the northwest quadrant of the M25. The location offers a strong labour pool, close proximity to urban demand, and a variety of redevelopment opportunities.
The town provides convenient access to Central London and key regional hubs. Watford Junction Mainline Station provides regular services to London Euston and Birmingham New Street in a fastest journey time of 15 minutes and 69 minutes respectively.
Accommodation
Site Area - The site extends to a gross area of 3.97 acres (1.59 hectares).
Indicative Scheme Configuration - See attached brochure for information.
Terms
Planning - A planning report has been provided by Turley, summarised as follows:
- The site falls within the jurisdiction of London Borough of Watford.
- The site is neither statutorily nor locally listed and does not fall within a Conservation Area.
- The site is within Flood Risk Zone 1 (with a low probability of flooding from river or sea).
- There are no known trees subject to a Tree Protection Order within the site boundary.
- The site is located within a Designated Industrial Area.
- The principle of a continued/intensified industrial use at the site is supported at national level and within the relevant policies of the Development Plan.
- A proposed redevelopment, intensification or change of use of the site for (flexible) industrial/ storage and distribution (or related) purposes therefore fully complies with the requirements of Policies EM4.1 and EM4.2 of the Watford Local Plan. Furthermore, the site is located within a sustainable development location that benefits from good access to the strategic transport network. The location is well placed to provide capacity for critical industrial functions and lastmile logistics type operations serving Watford Town Centre.
Title - The site is held Freehold under Title Number HD405572.
VAT - The site is electable for VAT.
Terms - Offers are invited for our client’s Freehold interest.
Data Room - A data room will be made available to interested parties and will include a full suite of measured, environmental, utilities and topographical surveys.
Sales Process - Offers will be invited on an unconditional basis.
Timing will be confirmed in due course.
Inspections - Opportunities to inspect the property will be provided with further information on available dates to follow. Inspections must be accompanied by the marketing agents. We will not be able to offer unaccompanied viewings.