Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9

Martyn Gerrard are delighted to offer for rent this substantial former public house site, set within extensive grounds providing generous garden space and parking for numerous vehicles.

Occupying a highly visible and strategic position on Crooked Mile at Junction 25 of the M25 motorway, the property benefits from excellent connectivity and strong passing traffic, making it ideal for a variety of commercial ventures (subject to the necessary consents).

The pub building has undergone a partial refurbishment, offering a solid foundation for an incoming tenant. There remains significant scope to reconfigure the existing layout or fully adapt the space to suit a proposed business use. The versatile internal area, combined with substantial external space, presents opportunities for hospitality, leisure, events, or alternative commercial concepts.

Martyn Gerrard are delighted to present to the market this substantial (4,341 sq ft) former public house premises, occupying a generous plot (0.909 -1.09 acre) in a highly prominent and accessible position on Crooked Mile at Junction 25 of the M25 motorway.

The property sits within extensive grounds, offering a rare combination of sizeable internal accommodation and expansive external areas. The site benefits from a large garden/yard space which could lend itself to outdoor trading, seating, events, storage, or alternative commercial uses (subject to the necessary consents). In addition, there is ample on-site parking for numerous vehicles — a significant advantage for customer-facing businesses, destination venues, or operations requiring vehicle access.

Internally, the former pub has undergone a partial refurbishment, providing incoming tenants with a solid starting point while still offering substantial flexibility. The existing layout can be reconfigured to suit a wide range of business models, and the overall footprint presents an excellent opportunity for a new operator to design and adapt the space according to their specific requirements. The configuration would suit traditional hospitality use, leisure concepts, restaurant or bar operators, event-led businesses, or alternative commercial ventures, subject to planning.

The property’s highly visible roadside frontage ensures strong passing trade and excellent brand exposure. Its position at a key junction of the M25 provides superb connectivity to North London, Hertfordshire and Essex, making it strategically placed for both local clientele and destination visitors.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a well-located, versatile commercial premises with significant outdoor space and parking, offering scope for repositioning and long-term value creation.