The premises have been built to a high specification and have a prominent frontage onto Portfield Road. The properties are of steel..
Voyager Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport Industrial Estate in Hilsea, North Portsmouth. The Park benefits from good access to..
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2,980 sf Shop, Gym / Dance / Play / Health Club, Office, Medical / Clinic, Creche / Nursery / Day Care, Retail Office, Restaurant, Pub / Bar
Current proposals are for conversion of the existing former department store building into a mixed use..
The building occupies a prime location fronting both Palmerston Road and Osborne Road in Southseaaas main shopping area. The..
Offices for 1-30 people To Let.
Walking distance to Port Solent Marina with good access to the M27.
The units comprise of recently refurbished self-contained mid terrace units of steel portal frame construction with the benefit of ground and first floor offices and..
The Railway Triangle, which adjoins the A27, is situated just off the Eastern Road (A2030) on Walton Road..
Lakeside North Harbour offers high quality, flexible office space, adjacent to the M27..
Lakeside North Harbour is accessed from Junction 12 of the M27 and has quick links towards London. Portsmouth's..
Harbour Court is a detached Headquarters style office building set within landscaped grounds. Providing accommodation over three floors...
North Harbour Business Park is an established commercial location just 4 miles north west of Portsmouth city centre and located 1 mile from the M27..
Self-contained offices ranging from 500 to 13000 sq ft. THIS Workspace provides fully designed, secure and furnished private workspaces..
THIS Workspace will be created within one of Southsea's most recognisable and accessible locations within the..
Fully-serviced private office spaces and dedicated desks set in landmark business..
The building is conveniently located within premium business facilities and amenities including a..
Lakeside North Harbour offers high specification refurbished office accommodation in a variety of shapes and sizes. Spacious..
Located in a prominent position at the gateway to The Solent Corridor.
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7,081 sf Warehouse, General Industrial
Modern unit, Industrial Estate, Eaves 6-8m, Demised Parking, Large Yard, 24 hour access, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
The units have been built to a high specification and have a prominent..
Voyager Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport..
New unit, Eaves 6-8m, 50 kN/sm floors, 1 Level Loading Door, Good Parking, Large Yard, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, BREEAM Very Good
3 brand new industrial/warehouse units in prominent and trade locations with..
Voyager Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport Industrial Estate in Hilsea..
New unit, Eaves 8-10m, 50 kN/sm floors, Level Loading Doors, Demised Parking, Large Yard, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, BREEAM Very Good
New high specification industrial/warehouse units in a prominent commercial and trade location with easy access to Portsmouth City Centre and..
Voyager Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport..
Local Shopping Centre, Rear Access
The accommodation comprises a retail unit with office space spread over two floors. The ground floor consists of a sales area with..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of..
Modern Offices, Exposed Ceilings, Fitted Out, Atrium, Full height Glazing, Manned Entrance, Café on site
1000 Lakeside Building is the south coast's leading office campus and a landmark business..
Take an office here to enjoy lakeside views, premium business facilities and amenities including a cafe, supermarket, hairdresser and nursery. Ideally located..
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4,521 sf Light Industrial, General Industrial, Warehouse
New unit, Eaves 6-8m, 35 kN/sm floors, Electric Loading Door, 3phase power, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
New Build Development Site for 7 Light Industrial / Warehouses. Units ranging from 4,521 sq.ft to 12,328 sq.ft (Gross External Areas). Site area is 8,545..
Located on the established Farlington Industrial Estate to the north east of Portsmouth, the development benefits from extensive..
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4,521-4,639 sf Warehouse, General Industrial, Trade Counter unit
New unit, Eaves 6-8m, 35 kN/sm floors, Electric Loading Door, Good Parking, 3phase power, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
New High-Quality Development of 7 Industrial / Warehouse Units. Range of unit sizes capable of being combined All..
Located within the established Farlington Industrial area, to the northeast of Portsmouth City Centre, and within..
New unit, Eaves 12m+, Dock Levellers, Generous Parking, CCTV, Large Yard, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, Grade A, BREEAM Excellent
Under Redevelopment. Unit B will comprise a new build, sustainable detached industrial /..
The Railway Triangle, which adjoins the A27, is situated just off the Eastern Road (A2030) on Walton Road within 1 mile of the A3(M) and..
Eaves 10-12m, Level Loading Doors, Dock Levellers, Generous Parking, CCTV, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, Grade A, BREEAM Excellent
Under Redevelopment. Unit B will comprise a new build, sustainable detached industrial / warehouse of steel portal..
The Railway Triangle, which adjoins the A27, is situated just off the Eastern Road (A2030) on Walton Road within 1 mile of..
Refurbished unit, Industrial Estate, Eaves 4-6m, Electric Loading Door, Demised Parking, Secure site, 3phase power, LED lit warehouse, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, Air Conditioning
Modern Industrial Unit With Fitted Office Accommodation. The unit has been refurbished. Unit A11 is a self-contained mid terrace..
The Railway Triangle, which adjoins the A27, is situated just off the..
Industrial Estate, Secure site, in town, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
A secure self contained open storage site available on flexible terms. The site is fully secure with perimeter fencing and..
Voyager Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport Industrial estate in Hilsea, North..
Modern Offices, Gas Heating, Suspended Ceilings, cat2 Lighting, Open Plan, Kitchen, Shared WCs, 1 Lift, Car spaces, EPC C
The First floor is accessed either through the front or the rear of the building and benefits from having a lift to all floors. The suite has shared male..
Portsmouth benefits from excellent transport links, with the M27 and A3M road networks..
New unit
New Industrial Opportunities - To Let
Brand new industrial units, available Summer 2024...
The site is accessed via Limberline Road. Portsmouth Docks is approximately 2.5 miles distant and the A3(M) is approximately 3 miles away...
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3,578 sf Trade Counter unit, Warehouse, General Industrial
Industrial Estate, Eaves 4-6m, Demised Parking
This mid-terrace unit is of steel portal frame construction with pitched roof incorporating roof lights throughout the warehouse. The warehouse area has..
Portsmouth is a major South Coast conurbation having excellent road communications to..
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3,578 sf Trade Counter unit, Warehouse
Industrial Estate, Eaves 4-6m, Demised Parking
This mid-terrace unit is of steel portal frame construction with pitched roof..
Portsmouth is a major South Coast conurbation having excellent road communications to the M27 motorway providing direct access to..
Open Plan Offices To Let
Port House, is a purpose built 3 storey detached office building with the ground floor..
Port House is located in a wonderful marina setting at Port Solent, with views across the marina and towards Portchester Castle. Port..
HQ Building, Air Conditioning, Raised Floors, Suspended Ceilings, 1 Lift, Manned Entrance, Car spaces
The property is a detached Headquarters style office building set within landscaped grounds. Providing..
North Harbour Business Park is an established commercial location just 4 miles north west of..
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4,750 sf Shop, Showroom / Gallery
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9,149 sf Trade Counter unit, Warehouse, Light Industrial
New unit, Level Loading Doors, Demised Parking, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
Unit 3 to comprise of a new build industrial warehouse or trade counter unit..
The property is located in a prominent roadside position on the corner of Jackson Close and Grove Road, a short..
Distribution Park, Secure site
A secure self-contained open storage site on a prominent roadside position. The site will benefit from a 2.4m high palisade fencing and a..
The site is located on a prominent roadside position on the corner of Jackson Close and Grove Road, a short distance from the West side..
Modern unit, Eaves 8-10m, Electric Loading Door, Demised Parking, CCTV
A new modern semi-detached industrial warehouse, which is constructed via a steel portal frame with insulated clad elevations. The unit benefits..
Pioneer Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport Industrial Estate, Portsmouth's premier industrial, warehousing and..
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6,728 sf General Industrial, Light Industrial, Warehouse
Refurbished unit, Eaves 8-10m, 35 kN/sm floors, Electric Loading Door, Demised Parking, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
A new modern semi-detached industrial warehouse, which is constructed via a steel portal frame with insulated clad elevations. The unit benefits..
Pioneer Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport Industrial Estate, Portsmouth's premier industrial, warehousing and distribution..
Class E Premises Sales Area 116.96 sq m (1,259 sq ft)
Predominant shopping centre in Portsmouth City Centre anchored by Primark, H&M, Next and..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south..
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304 sf Shop, Medical / Clinic, Office, Restaurant
Lock-Up Shop
Total NIA 28.24 sq m (304 sq ft)..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south west of London. The city benefits from excellent road communications..
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2,007 sf General Industrial, Warehouse, Light Industrial
Eaves 4-6m, Electric Loading Door, Demised Parking, Secure site, 3phase power, LED lit warehouse
G1 is an industrial unit comprising 2,007 sq ft (186.5 sqm). The Railway Triangle is a development of approximately 300,000 sq..
The Railway Triangle, which adjoins the A27, is situated just off the Eastern Road (A2030) on Walton Road within 1 mile of the A3(M)..
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2,796 sf Office, Medical / Clinic
Open Plan, 1 Lift
City Centre Office Space
Mainly open plan office space..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south west of..
Air Conditioning, Kitchen, Excellent Natural Light, Demised WCs
Second and third floor office suites close to M27..
The property is conveniently located adjacent to the M275 at the entrance of Portsmouth city centre. The M27 and A27, located approx...
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1,454 sf Light Industrial, General Industrial, Warehouse
Industrial Estate, Eaves 4-6m, Demised Parking, 3phase power, LED lit warehouse, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
Industrial / Warehouse Unit available
The subject premises is a corner terrace industrial unit of steel portal frame construction under a pitched roof with..
Portsmouth is located approximately 20 miles east of Southampton and 70 miles..
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3,912 sf Warehouse, General Industrial
Modern unit, Eaves 6-8m, Large Yard, Secure site, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
The units have been built to a high specification and incorporate fitted offices with excellent natural..
Voyager Park is located on Portfield Road and forms part of the established Airport Industrial Estate in..
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5,666 sf Light Industrial, General Industrial, Warehouse
Eaves 4-6m, Electric Loading Door, 3phase power, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
Industrial/Warehouse Unit
GIA from 5,000 sq ft to10,267 sq ft..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south west of London. The city benefits from excellent road..
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826 sf Light Industrial, General Industrial, Warehouse
Demised Parking, 3phase power, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
Industrial/Warehouse Unit
GIA - 2,571 sq ft..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south west of London...
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1,132 sf Light Industrial, General Industrial, Warehouse
Industrial Estate, Demised Parking, 3phase power, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
Industrial/Warehouse Unit
GIA - 1,338 sq ft (128.9 sq m)..
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south west of..
Modern Offices, Gas Heating, Carpeted, Suspended Ceilings, cat2 Lighting, Kitchenette, Demised WCs, Car spaces
Self Contained two storey Modern Office with Parking
The accommodation comprises a mid terraced self contained office building with brick elevations. ..
St. Georges Business Centre occupies a prominent position in St. George's Square, adjacent to Portsmouth..
Shopping Centre
Retail Units in Busy Shopping Centre
Sizes range from 45.97 sq m (494 sq ft) to..
Predominant shopping centre in Portsmouth City Centre anchored by Primark, H&M, Next and..
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3,901 sf General Industrial, Warehouse
Modern unit, Industrial Estate, Eaves 6-8m, 1 Level Loading Door, Good Parking, 3phase power, LED lit warehouse
Modern end of terrace industrial/warehouse unit
A modern end of terrace industrial unit of steel portal frame..
The property is located on the Airport Estate, one of the principal industrial estates in the Portsmouth area, some 2 miles north east of the City Centre and 1.5 miles..
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1,949-2,121 sf Shop, Restaurant, Retail Office, Medical / Clinic
GF Sales >140sm/1500sf, Corner position
Prominent Corner Class E Premises
Sales Area 1,949 sq ft..
The property is situated in the heart of Southsea in a prime retailing position on the western side of Palmerston Road, which is fully pedestrianised...
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3,487 sf General Industrial, Warehouse
Industrial Estate, 1 Level Loading Door, Demised Parking
The property comprises an end terrace industrial/warehouse unit with outer..
Unit 8 Mitchell Way is located on the Airport Industrial Estate which is well established as one of Portsmouth's principal industrial locations having excellent..
Open Plan, 1 Lift, Car spaces
First Floor Office Suite with Parking
Open plan office space..
Easy access to motorway network and city centre.
Close to London Road which provides shopping and..
The car parking outside Units 316 and 317 at Portsmouth Motor Park is a 2.88-acre site on a prominent roadside position. The 186 parking..
The Motor Park is located on Eastern Road, providing easy access into Portsmouth City Centre and South Coast via the A27/ M27. The overall motor park includes..
Generous Parking
Both properties comprise a hybrid offering providing a mix of industrial and..
The Motor Park is located on Eastern Road, providing easy access into Portsmouth City Centre and..
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2,023 sf General Industrial, Warehouse, Trade Counter unit
Industrial Estate, Eaves 4-6m, Level Loading Doors, Demised Parking, LED lit warehouse
The subject premises is a double terrace industrial unit of steel portal frame..
Portsmouth is located approximately
20 miles east of Southampton and 70 miles South West of London. The city benefits..
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8,134 sf Warehouse, General Industrial
Eaves 6-8m, 1 Level Loading Door, Large Yard, 3phase power, LED lit warehouse, Dual Carriageway <1mile
Unit 5 is a mid terrace industrial unit of steel portal frame construction with first floor offices...
The Nelson Centre is located approximately 1 mile from the A27 which links into the M27/A3(M) road..
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1,420 sf Light Industrial, Warehouse
1 Level Loading Door, 3phase power
Light Industrial Unit with First Floor Office
The property comprises an end of terrace steel portal frame industrial unit faced..
Airport Service Road forms an integral part of the Airport Industrial Estate with access..
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8,134 sf Warehouse, General Industrial
Eaves 6-8m, 1 Level Loading Door, Shared Yard, 3phase power, LED lit warehouse
Mid terrace steel portal frame warehouse
Unit 5 is a clear span, mid-terrace steel portal frame warehouse clad in profile metal sheet to the elevations..
The Nelson Centre is located approximately 1 mile from the A27 which links into the M27/A3(M) road network...
Eaves 6-8m, Level Loading Doors, Secure site, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
The property comprises units 3 & 4 of a terrace of three modern industrial / warehouse units of steel..
Located in an excellent position close to the junction of Walton Road and Eastern Road (A2030) in North Portsmouth. The..
The property is a mid-terrace building which comprises of a ground floor demise with basement, which benefits from a large front..
The property is situated in Southsea, Portsmouth, a major regional port and hub for commercial..
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28,177 sf Garage / Repair, General Industrial, Warehouse
Generous Parking, LED lit warehouse, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
To Let - Industrial Unit/Service Centre - Portsmouth..
This former Vauxhall service centre is situated in a highly accessible..
Eaves 6-8m, Level Loading Doors, Secure site, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, <8km Rail / Quay / Airport
The property was built in the early 1990's and comprise two..
The property is located in an excellent position close to the junction of Walton Road and Eastern Road..
Licensed Bar Premises
Total Size 652 sq m (7,030 sq ft)..
Central location within Portsmouth
Located in the centre of the university quarter...
Modern Offices, Carpeted, Suspended Ceilings, LED Lighting, Open Plan, Kitchenette, Demised WCs, 1 Lift, Car spaces
Fairfield House is a modern four storey prominent office building located..
The property is at the northern fringe of Portsmouth City Centre and 1.5 miles from the M27...
The property comprises a ground floor restaurant premises arranged to provide..
Osborne Road, Palmerston Road and Marmion Road form the main commercial centre of Southsea. The area is a popular, established retail and..
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7,895 sf Pod / Kiosk / Concession
Commercial Space - TO LET
The premises comprise first floor commercial space above Sunnyside Medical Centre. The space is accessed via a..
The space forms part of the Pompey Centre and is located on Fratton Way close to its junction with Rodney Road. Other occupiers on the Pompey..
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4,305 sf Pod / Kiosk / Concession
COMMERCIAL SPACE - TO LET
Chaucer House comprises a new build student halls of residence arranged over 13 storeys, providing accommodation for 484..
Chaucer House occupies a prominent location on Isambard Brunel Road, a busy thoroughfare, in Portsmouth city centre of Portsmouth. The unit directly opposite..
Corner position
The property occupies a prominent corner position, affording excellent visibility and substantial return frontage. The accommodation is..
Southsea is a vibrant and well-established coastal district within the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, renowned for its..
High Quality Office Suite with waterfront view
Gunwharf Quays is set against the striking backdrop of Portsmouth Harbour, with breathtaking views of the Solent..
The Sommerville office suite is located within the heart of the Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and is within close proximity..
OFFICE SUITE - TO LET
A modern first floor office suite with dual aspect windows overlooking the lake, with roof..
Lakeside North Harbour provides a unique business community within its own self-contained secure office..
OFFICE SUITE - TO LET
The office suite is located on the ground floor a short distance..
Lakeside North Harbour provides a unique business community within its own self-contained secure office campus located next to junction..
Office suites at Gunwharf Quays
The offices comprise an office suite with four partitioned meeting rooms and separate kitchenette. The suite benefits from..
Rawlings Suite is located within the heart of the Gunwharf Quays development in..
The subject property comprises a self-contained ground floor retail unit providing an open-plan sales area with a WC and kitchenette..
Portsmouth is a major south coast city. The city enjoys excellent road connectivity, being positioned at the..
Shopping Centre
The property comprises a two storey premises with retail space and WC's on..
Predominant shopping centre in Portsmouth City Centre anchored by Primark, H&M, Next..
Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Courtyard, Demised WCs
The premises comprises a ground floor self-contained office, currently sub-divided into separate rooms..
Southsea is a vibrant and well-established coastal district situated within the city of..
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8,217 sf Shop, Showroom / Gallery
GF Sales >140sm/1500sf, Rear Access
The property comprises an open plan ground floor retail / showroom behind a fully glazed..
The premises occupy a prime position in the centre of the retailing district of North End and is surrounded by other national..
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528 sf Shop, Showroom / Gallery, Retail Office
Modern unit, Shopping Centre
The premises comprises a self-contained retail unit arranged over the ground floor.
Predominant shopping centre in Portsmouth City Centre anchored by Primark, H&M, Next and Sports Direct, and serviced by in excess of 1,000 adjacent car parking..
Fully glazed shopfront, Double-fronted unit, Parking at Rear
The premises comprise a substantial ground floor retail unit benefiting from a prominent double frontage and secured by an electric..
The property is situated on Eastney Road in South Portsmouth, a well-established local thoroughfare connecting the residential areas of Eastney and Milton. The..
Modern Offices, Air Conditioning, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Auditorium, Roof Terrace, Office Campus, Full height Glazing, Manned Entrance, Car spaces, Cycle spaces, Showers, Gym on site, Café on site
A FLEXIBLE, SOUTH-FACING OFFICE SUITE measuring 18,151 sq. ft of light-filled, flexible workspace with stunning lake views, private..
Air Conditioning, Carpeted, LED Lighting, Kitchen, Demised WCs, Car spaces
The property is a first floor office space that forms part of the..
North Harbour Business Park is an ne
*Dtblished commercial locatitin jBut 4 miles..
The premises comprises a ground floor retail unit with ancillary, kitchenette and a WC to the rear. Additionally, there is small..
Southsea is a vibrant and well-established coastal district situated within the city of..
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5,498 sf Light Industrial, General Industrial, Warehouse, Trade Counter unit
Eaves 8-10m, Level Loading Doors, Air Cooling
NEW INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE UNIT - AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPATION..
The site is accessed via Limberline Road.
Portsmouth Docks is approximately 2.5..
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2,971 sf Warehouse, Trade Counter unit
Modern unit, Eaves 4-6m, Demised Parking
Modern Open Plan Warehouse with a Mezzanine Floor
Unit 8 was constructed in Phase 1 of the Partnership Park Development and completed in 2006...
Partnership Park is located in central Portsmouth, just off Rodney Road, Fratton between St Mary's Hospital..
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2,971 sf Warehouse, Light Industrial
Eaves 4-6m, 1 Level Loading Door, Demised Parking, 3phase power
Unit 8 is of blockwork construction on a steel portal frame with profile clad roof. The property..
Partnership Park is located in central Portsmouth, just off Rodney Road, Fratton between St Mary's Hospital and..
Industrial Estate, Concreted Yard, Secure site, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
The accommodation comprises a rectangular shaped, secure yard enclosed by palisade fencing.
Portsmouth is located approximately 19 miles south east of Southampton and 70 miles south..
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944 sf General Industrial, Warehouse
Modern unit, Eaves 4-6m, 1 Level Loading Door, Demised Parking, 3phase power, Motorway < 8Km/5miles
The premises comprise a modern, self-contained industrial/warehouse unit of steel portal frame construction with profile steel-clad elevations and a newly..
The Skill Centre is situated in an established industrial locaon on Limberline Spur which..
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2,071 sf Warehouse, Trade Counter unit
Modern unit, Demised Parking, Secure site
Modern Open Plan Warehouse with Mezzanine Floor
Unit 9 was constructed in Phase 1 of the Partnership Park Development and completed in 2006...
Partnership Park is located in central Portsmouth, just off Rodney Road, Fratton between..
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3,693 sf Warehouse, Trade Counter unit
Demised Parking, 3phase power
The property is a mid terrace, trade/industrial unit of steel portal frame construction with block work and part profile clad to the..
The property is located in a prominent roadside position with easy access to A27/A3(M) and a short distance from the west side of the A2030 Eastern Road, which..
The accommodation comprises a self-contained ground floor retail unit providing..
Southsea is a vibrant and well-established coastal district situated within the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire...
Modern unit, Detached unit, Eaves 12m+, 50 kN/sm floors, Level Loading Doors, Dock Levellers, Landscaped, Generous Parking, Yard depth 30-49m, LED lit warehouse, Motorway < 8Km/5miles, BREEAM Excellent
Headquarters / Industrial Warehous Unit..
Railway Triangle, which adjoins the A27, is situated just off the Eastern Road (A2030) on Walton Road within 1 mile of the A3(M) and M27 motorway...
Shopping Centre
The subject property comprises a self-contained ground floor retail unit, with ancillary storage and WC's and kitchen to the rear...
The Cascades Shopping Centre is the predominant and well managed shopping centre in the City Centre, anchored by Primark, H&M, Next and..
New Building, HQ Building, Air Conditioning, Meeting Rooms, 24hr Security, Car spaces, Cycle spaces, Showers
With its established business community facilitating various networking opportunities, high..
Lakeside North Harbour offers high quality, flexible office space, adjacent to..
Lakeside North Harbour offers high specification refurbished office accommodation in a variety of shapes and sizes. The 286,000 sq ft multi-tenanted Building 1000 is..
The stunning location, thriving business environment and brand new facilities combine to lend Lakeside a diverse and unique character. Companies..
High Quality Office Suites at Gunwharf Quays
The offices comprise predominantly open plan quality..
The Boyd and Rawlings suites are located within the heart of the Gunwharf Quays development in Portsmouth and are within close proximity to the city..
Open Plan OfficesTo Let
Fairfield House is a modern four storey office building located in the North End area of Portsmouth on Kingston Crescent a short distance..