THE times they are a-changing for many of our landmark buildings.
As the sands of time shift, buildings must sometimes seek a new lease of life as their raison d’etre changes.
Former churches, shops and pubs – often at the heart of their communities – can all be found on the market.
Here are some of those currently available in mid Essex.
Griffin pub, Parsonage Street, Halstead
Sale price: Offers around £350,000
A traditional coaching inn, the Griffin dates back to the early 18th century and is a 1.5-storey, timber-framed and plastered building. The detached property has been modernised but retains many period features
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Commercial property, High Street, Maldon
Sale price: £170,000
The former home of the Super Natural clothes and gift store. The ceiling is vaulted with exposed beams and skylight windows giving good natural light. The premises also benefits from a pedestrian access leading to the rear of the building, where there is a small courtyard area.
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Commercial property, Bank Street, Braintree
Sale price: £950,000
The building was once home to retailer Store Twenty One. It is a freehold commercial building with planning approved for ground floor commercial premises and six apartments above.
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Commercial development, High Street, Maldon
Sale price: £4million
The King’s Head Centre is a commercial/residential investment producing more than £206,000 a year. It is a substantial freehold courtyard development of shops, offices and apartments.
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Premaberg House, High Street, Halstead
Sale price: Offers in excess of £600,000
Premaberg House was used as offices from 1974 and is a Grade II listed building with red brick façade. With accommodation measuring slightly over 9,000 sq ft, it would suit a variety of uses such as a hotel or restaurant.
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32 Queen Street, Castle Hedingham
Sale price: £350,000
The former United Reformed Church is a prominent Grade II listed building, offering development potential, and scope for other uses.
All properties are advertised on rightmove.co.uk.
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