683 m² of production, warehouse, office and staff space on a 7,285 m² plot.
Kernu village, Saue vald, Harju County. Price: €385,000.
Property with analysis
This is not an ordinary listing. It brings together the existing space, completed work, technical systems, usage options, questions that documents still need to clarify, and the property’s development potential.
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| Price | €385,000 |
| Sellable area | 683 m² |
| Production/warehouse section | approx. 480 m² |
| Office and staff section | approx. 188 m², on two levels |
| Plot | 7,285 m² |
| Designated use | 100% production land |
| Building | 1968 |
| Production room height | approx. 5 m |
| Location | Kernu village, Saue vald, Harju County |
| Access | good connection to the Tallinn–Pärnu highway |
| Expansion potential | approx. 1,650 m² additional area possible per preliminary design |
My assessment
This is not a passive “buy and forget” investment, nor a typical ready-made stock-office. The property’s strength lies in the fact that much of the complex groundwork has already been done: fire-safety solutions, autonomous technical systems, access, and the work required for the use-permit process.
The existing space suits a company that needs a production, warehouse or service base right away. At the same time, the size of the plot and the existing preliminary design leave room to grow, without having to look for a new location in the coming years.
It’s worth looking at this property as a whole: not just today’s square metres, but also the completed work, the possible uses, and the next stage of development.
Why the property is for sale
The current owner bought the building at a time when its documentation and technical compliance needed to be brought up to standard. The initial plan was to develop an EV battery production project here, and development was directed accordingly — the property now has EV charging infrastructure.
In parallel, the owner worked on the building’s technical upgrades, fire safety, and the documents and work needed to obtain a use permit. Much of the groundwork has already been done.
The owner’s plans later changed, and he decided to focus on a different direction. As a result, the property is coming to market with much of the complex preparatory work already done, while the next owner still has the opportunity to complete the process to fit their own company, rental model or development plan.
Completed work and investments
According to the owner, more than €80,000 has been invested in the building’s technical upgrades and documentation.
The completed work includes, among other things:
- a smoke-extraction system;
- fire-resistant partitions, windows and doors;
- a fire-alarm system;
- upgraded industrial doors with evacuation solutions;
- improved fire separation between the production and office areas;
- industrial lighting and a reinforced concrete floor in the production area.
This work does not automatically mean that every process has been completed. Before buying, you should check the current status of the use permit, the audits, the content of the projects, and any work still to be finished.
Layout and possible uses
The building has approximately 480 m² of production/warehouse space and approximately 188 m² of office and staff space on two levels. The production area has a ceiling height of about five metres. The building includes offices, a kitchen, a rest area, a shower and a sauna.
The property may suit:
- light production and assembly work;
- storage, a logistics base or a stock-office;
- a workshop, maintenance or service business;
- an automotive or technical project;
- a company that needs work space, an office and staff facilities all in one place.
Technical systems and autonomy
The property has:
- a pellet boiler with electric backup;
- a heat-storage tank and boiler;
- two air-source heat pumps for heating and cooling;
- its own borehole with a water-treatment and filtration system;
- local sewerage;
- forced ventilation;
- video surveillance and internet;
- EV charging infrastructure.
Autonomous systems give a company more control over day-to-day operations. Before a transaction, however, you should ask for the systems’ maintenance history, technical documentation and actual running costs.
Who this property suits
A company that needs space right away
Suitable for production, storage, a workshop, servicing or a stock-office. The building has a separate production/warehouse section, offices and staff facilities, allowing the work process and day-to-day management to be combined in one place.
An automotive or technical project
The large plot, production space, industrial doors and EV charging infrastructure may suit vehicle storage, maintenance, technical projects, or a business whose work involves machinery and equipment.
A business owner who wants to be based at the same location as their company
The office and staff facilities, kitchen, shower and sauna create comfortable conditions for longer working days and staying on site.
The building is not for sale as a separate residence. Under § 65(1) of the Population Register Act, a person registers the address where they permanently or mainly live. Registering a residential address does not, however, replace the need to check the building’s permitted use, the use permit, or the right to use the premises. Population Register Act, § 65
A logistics, warehouse or rental project
Good access, manoeuvring space, the production-land designation and the autonomous systems may suit a company looking for a long-term operating base. For an investor, this is an active project: complete the necessary stages, define a suitable use, and find a long-term tenant.
A growing company or a developer
The property has design conditions and a preliminary design for extending the building. According to the preliminary design, approximately 1,650 m² of additional space could be added, bringing the total volume to roughly 1,800–1,900 m². The extension is not included in the sale price and is not an automatic outcome — it is the next development stage for a new owner.
Location and logistics
The property is located in Kernu village, Saue vald. The connection via the Tallinn–Pärnu highway is convenient, and Tallinn is about a 20-minute drive away, depending on traffic.
The property has room for parking, charging and manoeuvring. A nearby bus stop may be convenient for employees. Before deciding, it’s worth driving the actual logistics route yourself: deliveries, staff movement, heavy-vehicle access and peak-hour traffic.
What to consider before deciding
- the exact current status of the use-permit process;
- the fire-safety audit, projects and approvals;
- the scope and budget of the work still to be completed;
- maintenance of the technical systems and the actual costs;
- the electricity, ventilation, noise and waste-management needs of the planned activity;
- the budget, timeline and conditions for the extension;
- whether the intended activity complies with the plot’s designated use;
- the possibility of living on site or registering a residence there, if that matters to the buyer.
Documents
Property documents
Projects, plans, audits and other publicly shareable material are gathered in one folder.
FAQ
Is there a use permit?
The exact status of the use-permit process, the documents available, and any work still to be completed should be checked against the documents before buying.
Can the building be extended?
The property has design conditions and a preliminary design in place. Carrying out the extension is a separate project that will need its own budget and management from the new owners.
Is the property suitable for renting out?
It may suit long-term rental to a production, warehouse, logistics or service business. The rental potential depends on the final technical condition, the intended use, tenant needs and market conditions.
Is EV charging available?
The property has EV charging infrastructure. Before buying, its technical setup, capacity and possible uses should be clarified.
Can you live at the property?
The building is not for sale as a separate residence. If living on site or registering a residence there matters to the buyer, this should be checked separately with the local municipality and the documents.
Could this property suit your company or investment plan?
At a viewing I don’t just show the space. We’ll also go through the technical systems, documents, possible uses, potential risks, and the questions worth asking before making an offer.