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Retail premises for saleHigh Row, Darlington DL3
136,956 sq. ft
Just added
About this property
Prominent Iconic Town Centre Building
Prominent Position
Return Frontage on High Row and Blackwellgate
Development Opportunity
Planning Permission For 5 Retail Units
Prominent Iconic Town Centre Building, Prominent Position, Return Frontage on High Row and Blackwellgate
Location
Darlington town centre is located in County Durham, England, approximately 15 miles west of Middlesbrough and 20 miles south of Durham City. It lies next to the A1 (M) motorway, which connects major cities like London and Edinburgh, and is served by the East Coast Main Line railway, making it easily accessible. The town centre features a mix of historical sites, vibrant markets, and modern amenities, including shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Population 368,000 as of December 2024
Darlington is one of the top shopping destinations within its catchment, benefitting from its rich cultural history and ease of access through local transportation. The surrounding catchment is made up of largely affluent Acorn groups, with its core consisting of family groups.
Darlington Train Station is undergoing a £140m upgrade, to provide a further two new platforms, additional parking and works to improve and enhance the visitor experience. Darlington Station is a key hub on the East Coast Main Line, offering various services and connections to major destinations, London can be reached in 2 hours.
With the Treasury expanding to 1,600 employees by 2027 within Darlington, work has commenced on a £118m office development within the town and 20% of these workers are coming from the South-East, there will be increased spend within the town centre. Employees coming from the South-East will bring in £650k+ additional retail sales to Darlington.
The subject property is situated in a commanding, corner position at the junction of Blackwellgate and High Row at the southern end of the town’s main retailing area. Thanks to its substantial footprint, the property also benefits from frontages on to Blackwellgate and Mechanics Yard. It is located less than 200 metres from the Cornmill Shopping Centre which is the town’s main shopping destination. Other nearby occupiers include Boyes, Greggs, Caffe Nero and the popular Darlington Covered Market.
The property is well located in the town centre and benefits from the excellent transportation links. There are a number of bus routes which terminate on Prebend Row, as well as numerous taxi ranks and car parking spaces.
Planning was passed in November 2025 to create 5 retail shops on the ground floor.
The upper floors have use class E and therefore can be repurposed as office space, alternatively indicative drawings are provided to show a residential scheme on the upper floors creating a mixture of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments totalling 73 units, complete with a communal gym and remote working space.
Sq ft Sq m
Basement 23,496 2,182.9
Ground Floor 31,789 2,953.29
First Floor 30,862 2,867.17
Second Floor 26,845 2,493.98
Third Floor 23,486 2,182.00
Roof 478 44.40
Total 136,956 1273.74
*Areas not to be relied upon
EPC
Rating EPC=C(54)
Expires October 2035
VAT
The property is elected for vat
Freehold
The property currently trades as House of Fraser and will be sold with vacant possession.
Location
Darlington town centre is located in County Durham, England, approximately 15 miles west of Middlesbrough and 20 miles south of Durham City. It lies next to the A1 (M) motorway, which connects major cities like London and Edinburgh, and is served by the East Coast Main Line railway, making it easily accessible. The town centre features a mix of historical sites, vibrant markets, and modern amenities, including shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Population 368,000 as of December 2024
Darlington is one of the top shopping destinations within its catchment, benefitting from its rich cultural history and ease of access through local transportation. The surrounding catchment is made up of largely affluent Acorn groups, with its core consisting of family groups.
Darlington Train Station is undergoing a £140m upgrade, to provide a further two new platforms, additional parking and works to improve and enhance the visitor experience. Darlington Station is a key hub on the East Coast Main Line, offering various services and connections to major destinations, London can be reached in 2 hours.
With the Treasury expanding to 1,600 employees by 2027 within Darlington, work has commenced on a £118m office development within the town and 20% of these workers are coming from the South-East, there will be increased spend within the town centre. Employees coming from the South-East will bring in £650k+ additional retail sales to Darlington.
The subject property is situated in a commanding, corner position at the junction of Blackwellgate and High Row at the southern end of the town’s main retailing area. Thanks to its substantial footprint, the property also benefits from frontages on to Blackwellgate and Mechanics Yard. It is located less than 200 metres from the Cornmill Shopping Centre which is the town’s main shopping destination. Other nearby occupiers include Boyes, Greggs, Caffe Nero and the popular Darlington Covered Market.
The property is well located in the town centre and benefits from the excellent transportation links. There are a number of bus routes which terminate on Prebend Row, as well as numerous taxi ranks and car parking spaces.
Planning was passed in November 2025 to create 5 retail shops on the ground floor.
The upper floors have use class E and therefore can be repurposed as office space, alternatively indicative drawings are provided to show a residential scheme on the upper floors creating a mixture of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments totalling 73 units, complete with a communal gym and remote working space.
Sq ft Sq m
Basement 23,496 2,182.9
Ground Floor 31,789 2,953.29
First Floor 30,862 2,867.17
Second Floor 26,845 2,493.98
Third Floor 23,486 2,182.00
Roof 478 44.40
Total 136,956 1273.74
*Areas not to be relied upon
EPC
Rating EPC=C(54)
Expires October 2035
VAT
The property is elected for vat
Freehold
The property currently trades as House of Fraser and will be sold with vacant possession.
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