Sunspot

Want to do business by the beach?

The Sunspot is a landmark, purpose-built business centre on the seafront at Jaywick Sands, offering 24 affordable units, suitable for retail, office, studio and workshop tenants, as well as a range of other facilities. It is ideal for entrepreneurs taking their first steps, start-ups looking to grow or established businesses looking to expand and reach a new market in a fantastic location. We have successfully leased the majority of the 24 units to local businesses & entrepreneurs beating estimating forecasts from the feasibility study by over 3.5 years. Two businesses have already upgraded into larger units due to the sustained growth they have achieved since arriving.

Want to rent a space? Email thesunspot@tendringdc.gov.uk or phone 01255 686666.

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The units are aimed at start-up and growing businesses so licences offer easy terms and flexible payment options to reflect this.

• 24/7 access for all tenants
• On-site secure car parking, electric car charging
• Cycle parking and shower facilities
• High-speed fibre wifi throughout
• Hard-wired data connections with options to install further networking/telecoms
• Shared toilets and tea point for smaller units
• Larger units have their own toilet
• Lift and wheelchair accessible toilets and shower
• Managed workspace with dedicated building manager
• All units can be customised by tenants to suit requirements, including extract ventilation if desired
• Training/meeting room free for tenant use
• 24-hour monitored CCTV
• Community garden
• High quality finishes and common parts
• Light and airy units with high ceilings

What units and facilities does Sunspot offer?

• Shopfront units - 230-350 sq ft - seafront facing ground floor units suitable for small retail, service businesses, office or food/drink, pop-ups
• First floor units - 180-460 sq ft - suitable for office based businesses, artist/maker studio space, light fabrication (e.g. textile/clothing, craft), digital businesses, etc.
• Larger units - 480-970 sq ft - suitable for light manufacturing/fabrication e.g. furniture, metalwork, bike repair, larger retail/food and drink, fitness/wellness. Two double-height units that could accommodate a mezzanine. Direct loading from the parking area.
• A fully equipped flexible room perfect for meetings and training. If you are interested in booking the space, please get in touch.
• Market and events - if you are interested in running seasonal events, markets or other activities, please get in touch

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Ask for a full information pack and arrange a site visit by emailing us at thesunspot@tendringdc.gov.uk or phone 01255 686666.

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Funding for development of the Sunspot came from a £2.39million share of the Government’s Getting Building Fund, administered by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, along with £2.04million from Essex County Council and £816,000 committed from Tendring District Council. In addition, part of Tendring District Council’s £1.18million allocation from UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is supporting the operating costs of the facility.