£15,000 pa
(£10.99/sq. ft. pa)
Retail premises to letSawmills Lane, Brandon, Durham DH7
1,365 sq. ft
EPC Rating: C
About this property
Generous Forecourt with Parking for c. 7 Vehicles
Only 100 yds from the A690 Arterial Route
Close to Meadowfield Surgery, Well Pharmacy & Directly Opposite Stoneacre Durham (Kia & Suzuki)
Suitable for a Variety of Commercial Uses Due to Flexible Layout
Description
The property comprises a detached, single-storey commercial unit of brick construction with a flat felt roof. Internally, it has most recently operated as a hair and beauty salon and now offers clean, well-presented accommodation ready for re-use or adaptation.
The layout features a spacious open-plan area with multiple partitioned rooms suitable for treatment, office, or consulting use, along with a kitchen, WC and ancillary storage. The interior benefits from laminate flooring, suspended ceilings with LED lighting, and a gas central heating system.
Externally, the property offers a forecourt providing on-site parking for approximately 7 vehicles, and a secure, gated rear yard surfaced in tarmac and concrete. The unit is suitable for retail, healthcare, salon, office, or other commercial uses (subject to consents), and the landlord is willing to refurbish or redevelop by agreement, depending on lease terms and tenant covenant.
Location
The property is situated on Sawmills Lane, just 100 yards from the A690 - a key arterial route linking Durham City Centre with Crook and Bishop Auckland. It lies approximately 3 miles south-west of Durham, in the village of Brandon, close to Meadowfield Industrial Estate and City West Business Park.
Nearby occupiers include Meadowfield Surgery, Well Pharmacy, and Stoneacre Durham (Kia & Suzuki), contributing to a well-established mixed-use setting. The location benefits from excellent access to the A167 and A1(M), making it highly accessible to the wider region.
Terms
The property is available by way of a new lease on full repairing and insuring terms at a quoting rent of £15,000 per annum exclusive.
The Landlord is open to discussion regarding the refurbishment or redevelopment of the premises, subject to lease terms and the strength of the proposed Tenants covenant.
Business Rates
Rateable Value: £8,000 (Effective 1st April 2023)
If eligible for Small Business Rates Relief, no rates will be payable.
Without relief, the rates payable are currently £3,992 per annum.
Interested parties should however, confirm this with the Local Authority.
VAT
All rents, premiums and purchase prices quoted herein are exclusive of VAT. All offers are to be made to Graham S Hall upon this basis and where silent, offers will be deemed net of VAT.
Legal Costs
Each party to be responsible for their own costs incurred in this transaction.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the purchaser / tenant.
About Us
Established in April 2017, Graham S Hall Chartered Surveyors are a highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and commercial property agents based in Durham.
We are passionate about property and getting the best results for our clients. We pride ourselves on hard work and giving good honest advice, irrespective of the fee and even when it might not be what the client wants to hear.
While our focus is primarily on sales, lettings and acquisition of retail, office, industrial and investment, we also offer extensive experience in asset management, development and lease advisory, such as lease renewal and rent review.
Our main core areas of work include:
Leasing and letting
Sale and purchase
Investment sale and purchase
Lease renewal and rent review
Asset management
Development
Consultancy
Expert witness
However big or small, we are ready to help. Talk to us today.
The property comprises a detached, single-storey commercial unit of brick construction with a flat felt roof. Internally, it has most recently operated as a hair and beauty salon and now offers clean, well-presented accommodation ready for re-use or adaptation.
The layout features a spacious open-plan area with multiple partitioned rooms suitable for treatment, office, or consulting use, along with a kitchen, WC and ancillary storage. The interior benefits from laminate flooring, suspended ceilings with LED lighting, and a gas central heating system.
Externally, the property offers a forecourt providing on-site parking for approximately 7 vehicles, and a secure, gated rear yard surfaced in tarmac and concrete. The unit is suitable for retail, healthcare, salon, office, or other commercial uses (subject to consents), and the landlord is willing to refurbish or redevelop by agreement, depending on lease terms and tenant covenant.
Location
The property is situated on Sawmills Lane, just 100 yards from the A690 - a key arterial route linking Durham City Centre with Crook and Bishop Auckland. It lies approximately 3 miles south-west of Durham, in the village of Brandon, close to Meadowfield Industrial Estate and City West Business Park.
Nearby occupiers include Meadowfield Surgery, Well Pharmacy, and Stoneacre Durham (Kia & Suzuki), contributing to a well-established mixed-use setting. The location benefits from excellent access to the A167 and A1(M), making it highly accessible to the wider region.
Terms
The property is available by way of a new lease on full repairing and insuring terms at a quoting rent of £15,000 per annum exclusive.
The Landlord is open to discussion regarding the refurbishment or redevelopment of the premises, subject to lease terms and the strength of the proposed Tenants covenant.
Business Rates
Rateable Value: £8,000 (Effective 1st April 2023)
If eligible for Small Business Rates Relief, no rates will be payable.
Without relief, the rates payable are currently £3,992 per annum.
Interested parties should however, confirm this with the Local Authority.
VAT
All rents, premiums and purchase prices quoted herein are exclusive of VAT. All offers are to be made to Graham S Hall upon this basis and where silent, offers will be deemed net of VAT.
Legal Costs
Each party to be responsible for their own costs incurred in this transaction.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the purchaser / tenant.
About Us
Established in April 2017, Graham S Hall Chartered Surveyors are a highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and commercial property agents based in Durham.
We are passionate about property and getting the best results for our clients. We pride ourselves on hard work and giving good honest advice, irrespective of the fee and even when it might not be what the client wants to hear.
While our focus is primarily on sales, lettings and acquisition of retail, office, industrial and investment, we also offer extensive experience in asset management, development and lease advisory, such as lease renewal and rent review.
Our main core areas of work include:
Leasing and letting
Sale and purchase
Investment sale and purchase
Lease renewal and rent review
Asset management
Development
Consultancy
Expert witness
However big or small, we are ready to help. Talk to us today.
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