Commercial FOR RENT in Ashley Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Property Description

Former Car Dealership Site - Ashley Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5UG
Ashley Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5UG was a substantial automotive dealership and service facility occupying a prominent commercial site within St Albans. The former property comprised a large-scale car showroom, workshop, bodyshop, and vehicle servicing complex extending to approximately 32,500 sq ft NIA across a 2.34-acre site.
Originally constructed in 1990, the dealership operated as a fully fitted automotive sales and servicing centre with extensive frontage onto Ashley Road. The property was demolished in 2023 and the site has since been prepared for redevelopment.
The former 6building featured a steel-framed structure with a double-height glazed showroom, extensive workshop accommodation, vehicle preparation areas, bodyshop facilities, and ancillary office space. The site historically supported automotive retail, servicing, repairs, storage, and operational activities within a highly accessible commercial location.
Key Features
Ashley Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5UG
Former automotive dealership and service facility
Approximately 32,500 sq ft NIA
Large 2.34-acre commercial site
Prominent roadside frontage
Former double-height glazed showroom
Extensive workshop and bodyshop accommodation
12 internal workshop bays
Seven roller shutter and up-and-over loading doors
Separate valeting and workshop facilities
Parking for approximately 237 vehicles
Steel frame construction
Secure surfaced yard and forecourt areas
Excellent connectivity to St Albans and motorway networks
Demolished in 2023 for redevelopment potential
The former dealership provided a comprehensive automotive retail and servicing environment configured to support vehicle sales, servicing, repairs, parts storage, and customer operations.
Internally, the main showroom accommodated up to 12 vehicle displays and included high-quality finishes such as polished tiled flooring, recessed lighting, suspended ceilings, and integrated office accommodation. The workshop areas incorporated painted concrete flooring, extensive vehicle servicing bays, strip heating, and large-scale parts storage with two-storey racking systems
Additional bodyshop accommodation included spray booths and dedicated repair bays, while external areas provided substantial vehicle circulation, customer parking, storage, and operational space across the site.
Location and Connectivity
Ashley Road is located within an established commercial area of St Albans, Hertfordshire, offering strong accessibility to Central London and regional transport infrastructure.
The property benefits from proximity to St Albans City railway station and nearby motorway routes including the M1 and M25, making the location suitable for regional business and commercial operations.
Nearby transport connections include:
St Albans City Station - approximately 1.2 miles
Hatfield Station - approximately 4.8 miles
London Luton Airport - approximately 11.6 miles
London Heathrow Airport - approximately 29.1 miles
London City Airport - approximately 37.5 miles
The site benefits from strong roadside visibility and excellent vehicular access within the Hertfordshire commercial market.
Investment and Redevelopment Potential
The property was sold in March 2022 as part of an investment transaction and has subsequently been cleared for redevelopment. The site presents strong long-term redevelopment potential within an established commercial and industrial corridor in St Albans.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.