commercial unit in Allington Road, Bristol

What You're Actually Getting A proper workshop/garage space that opens up via a full-width roller door — the kind that makes loading in gear, kit, stock, or that vintage Vespa you're restoring genuinely easy instead of a four-person wrestling match. Inside, you've got solid concrete floors, blockwork walls that can take a beating, banks of strip lighting, and power points wherever you need them. Out back? A separate room with wooden flooring that immediately feels different — softer, warmer, more "studio" than "warehouse." Perfect for whatever needs to feel a bit more polished. Plus the bits that actually make a workspace liveable: a kitchenette (because nobody's doing their best work without coffee), a WC, and a proper modern shower room (game-changer if you cycle in, hit the gym at lunch, or get genuinely stuck in to messy work). Outside, there's a private courtyard with direct vehicle access, tucked away nicely — secure, discreet, and yours. Now Here's Where It Gets Fun — What Could You Actually DO Here? Photography Studio — That roller door = natural light flooding in on demand. Drive cars in for shoots. Build sets without anyone moaning. Wooden-floor room for portraits, concrete space for edgy editorial. Pottery Studio — Concrete floors that laugh at clay spills, a shower for when you look like a swamp creature by 4pm, and space for kilns, wheels, and a drying area without compromise. Podcast HQ — Treat the back room acoustically and you've got a proper studio. Workshop area = storage, green room, or a second set for video pods. Music / Rehearsal Studio — Blockwork walls are already your friend acoustically. Load gear straight in via the roller door. Live in, live out. Wellness & Appointment Space — Chiropractors, massage therapists, physios, counsellors, acupuncturists, PTs: the wood-floored room is made for treatment. Discreet entry, shower for clients, kitchenette for herbal teas and good vibes. Artist's Studio / Maker Space — Paint, weld, sculpt, build. Industrial enough to actually work in, with the comforts to actually want to be there. Boutique Fitness / PT Studio — Small group classes, 1-2-1 training, mobility work, Pilates reformer setup. Shower already sorted. Trade Counter / Workshop — Mechanics, joiners, upholsterers, bike builders, detailers. Roller door access is non-negotiable for your kind of work — and here it is. Florist / Event Prep Space — Cool concrete floors, sink access, vehicle loading for deliveries and weddings. E-commerce HQ — Stock, packing station, photography corner, office in the back. Run your whole operation from one roof. Content Creation Studio — YouTube sets, TikTok backdrops, product photography, brand shoots — rent it out by the hour to other creators when you're not using it. Cottage Bakery / Food Prep (STPP) — With the right consents, prep kitchens love this kind of space. The Headline Stuff Rent: £1,500 pcm Business rates: None. Zero. Nada. (That's potentially thousands a year back in your pocket.) Workshop/garage area with roller door Separate office/studio room with wooden floors Kitchenette, WC & modern shower room Private courtyard with vehicle access Strong lighting & power throughout Suitable for a huge variety of uses (subject to any necessary planning consents) The Bottom Line Spaces like this — with the access, the amenities, the privacy, AND no business rates — don't sit empty for long. If you've been daydreaming about finally launching the thing, scaling the side hustle, or escaping a soulless co-working space, this is your sign. Get in touch and come have a look before someone else nabs it.