A freehold office building near Heathfield, worth a closer look
Monkhurst House is an attractive serviced office investment with diversified income — over 8,500 sq ft of flexible commercial accommodation on Sandy Cross Lane, Old Heathfield, arranged as individually let units from around 150 sq ft upward, with scope for rental growth and yield enhancement. It suits a particular type of buyer well: a local business that wants a working base of its own, with the remainder of the building let out and producing income alongside it.
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What's there
The building is currently divided into 15 offices and 2 warehouse units (17 individually alarmed units in total), let on a rolling basis to a diversified base of local businesses — with one unit currently vacant, and scope for rental growth and yield enhancement as leases renew. The offices range from around 150 to 710 sq ft and can be combined into larger suites for a single occupier, which is worth knowing if your own business needs more than a single office; the 2 warehouse units are 620 and 1,165 sq ft and can likewise be combined back into 1 unit via double doors at each end. Lease lengths are all renewable and currently vary from 1 to 3 years, giving an incoming owner a mix of near-term renewal opportunities and settled, longer-term tenancies. Beyond the building itself, an additional 4 acres of south-facing land is available, offering long-term value potential alongside the immediate income. A full schedule of areas, current tenancy schedule and floor plan is available on request.
Immediate income, with room to grow
Diversified income
An attractive serviced office investment let across a diversified base of local business tenants, rather than reliance on any single covenant.
Room for growth
Scope for rental growth and yield enhancement as leases renew and units are re-let or reconfigured.
Additional land for sale
A further 4 acres of south-facing land is for sale alongside the building, offering long-term value potential beyond the current use — of interest whether or not you need the office space itself.
Walking distance to Heathfield town centre
Close enough for staff and visitors to walk in for lunch or errands, without losing the quiet, private feel of the setting.
Taken together: a combination of immediate income and capital growth prospects, in one freehold.
Built for the owner-occupier, the pure investor, and the business buyer alike
Run your business from part of it
Take one or more units for your own operations — office, workshop or storage use — without needing the whole building for yourself.
Let the rest
The remaining units continue to be let to existing local businesses, giving you a rental income stream alongside your own occupation.
Or simply as a commercial investment
No self-occupation requirement at all — buy the freehold, the existing serviced office business, or the additional land purely as an income-producing or capital-growth asset.
A rural setting with genuine demand
Small, high-spec offices in a quiet countryside setting are in consistently short supply around Heathfield — the existing letting history reflects that.
Close enough to town, far enough from the noise
Monkhurst House is on Sandy Cross Lane, Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QR — a short walk from Heathfield's town centre and within easy reach of the A267 and A265. See the location page for the full picture on transport links and the surrounding area, which matters as much to an occupier weighing up a daily commute as it does to an investor assessing tenant demand.
Before you enquire
What size is the building?
Over 8,500 sq ft of flexible commercial accommodation in total, currently arranged as 15 offices and 2 warehouse units (17 individually alarmed units in total). Offices range from around 150 to 710 sq ft, with scope to combine units into larger suites for a single occupier, and the 2 warehouse units are 620 and 1,165 sq ft but can be combined back into 1 unit via double doors at each end. A further 4 acres of south-facing land is also available alongside the building.
What income does the building produce?
Income in excess of £90,000 per annum from a diversified base of local business tenants, with scope for rental growth and yield enhancement as leases renew.
Is there any additional land for sale?
Yes — an additional 4 acres of south-facing land is for sale alongside the building, offering long-term value potential beyond its current use.
Is this suitable for an owner-occupier?
Yes — the layout is well suited to a business that wants to occupy a portion of the building for its own use, while the remaining units continue to be let. It suits a straightforward commercial investment with no self-use requirement equally well.
Can I buy this as a business, rather than just a property?
Yes. Monkhurst House can be considered either way — as a freehold commercial property purchase, or as an established serviced office business with an existing tenant base and income already in place. Both framings are welcome, and we're happy to discuss whichever fits how you plan to structure the purchase.
Where is it?
Sandy Cross Lane, Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QR — reached via a private drive with views across open farmland. A short walk to Old Heathfield's famous pub, the Star, with Heathfield town and its shops, banks and post office less than a mile away.
How do I find out more?
Enquiries are handled directly and in confidence. Call 07973 908871 or use the contact form to request a schedule of areas, tenancy information and viewing arrangements.
Enquire in confidence
A rare combination of immediate income and capital growth prospects, in one freehold. Get in touch directly and we'll share further detail under a straightforward conversation — no pressure, no obligation.