£18,000 pa
(£8.89/sq. ft. pa)
Retail premises to let69 Middle Street, Consett DH8
2,024 sq. ft
Just added
About this property
Only a 1-2 minute walk from Consett's principal public car parks and bus station
Situated amongst established occupiers including Greggs, Domino's Pizza, Superdrug, Specsavers and Co-op Funeralcare
Ground floor retail (1,012 sq ft) with extensive first floor ancillary accommodation
Dedicated rear loading, servicing or parking
Suitable for a wide variety of retail, service, professional and other commercial uses (subject to consents)
Potential for 100% Small Business Rates Relief (subject to eligibility)
Estimated Rates Payable: £4297.5
Description
The property comprises a substantial retail premises arranged over ground and first floors.
The ground floor provides an open plan retail sales area with an attractive glazed frontage onto Middle Street, whilst the first floor offers extensive ancillary accommodation including storage, staff facilities, kitchenette and WC accommodation.
To the rear, the property benefits from loading and servicing access directly from Albert Road together with space suitable for deliveries and potential staff parking, subject to individual operational requirements.
Formerly occupied by Barnardo's, the premises would readily suit a variety of retail, showroom, office and other commercial uses, subject to any necessary consents.
Location
Consett serves a substantial catchment across North West Durham and benefits from excellent road links to Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region.
The property occupies a prominent position on the non-pedestrianised section of Middle Street, immediately adjoining Consett's principal pedestrianised retail area. This location combines excellent prominence and passing traffic with the benefit of convenient rear servicing and loading access.
Nearby occupiers include Greggs, Domino's Pizza, Superdrug, Specsavers, Co-op Funeralcare, together with a wide range of established national and independent retailers.
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Terms
The property is available to let on a new lease for a term of years to be agreed between the parties at a rent of £18,000 per annum exclusive.
Alternatively, we are instructed to invite offers in excess of £200,000 for the benefit of our client's freehold interest.
Business Rates
Rateable Value: £11,250 (effective 1 April 2026).
Qualifying occupiers may benefit from 100% Small Business Rates Relief, resulting in no business rates being payable.
Otherwise, the estimated liability for a qualifying retail, hospitality, or leisure use is £4,297.50 per annum. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the exact rates payable by contacting Durham County Council.
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 is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with any transaction.
EPC
Awaiting Energy Performance Certificate.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the successful purchaser or tenant will be required to provide satisfactory identification documentation together with proof of source of funds, where applicable, before any transaction can be completed.
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 substantial retail premises arranged over ground and first floors.
The ground floor provides an open plan retail sales area with an attractive glazed frontage onto Middle Street, whilst the first floor offers extensive ancillary accommodation including storage, staff facilities, kitchenette and WC accommodation.
To the rear, the property benefits from loading and servicing access directly from Albert Road together with space suitable for deliveries and potential staff parking, subject to individual operational requirements.
Formerly occupied by Barnardo's, the premises would readily suit a variety of retail, showroom, office and other commercial uses, subject to any necessary consents.
Location
Consett serves a substantial catchment across North West Durham and benefits from excellent road links to Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region.
The property occupies a prominent position on the non-pedestrianised section of Middle Street, immediately adjoining Consett's principal pedestrianised retail area. This location combines excellent prominence and passing traffic with the benefit of convenient rear servicing and loading access.
Nearby occupiers include Greggs, Domino's Pizza, Superdrug, Specsavers, Co-op Funeralcare, together with a wide range of established national and independent retailers.
What3Words
///drama.jokes.voice
Terms
The property is available to let on a new lease for a term of years to be agreed between the parties at a rent of £18,000 per annum exclusive.
Alternatively, we are instructed to invite offers in excess of £200,000 for the benefit of our client's freehold interest.
Business Rates
Rateable Value: £11,250 (effective 1 April 2026).
Qualifying occupiers may benefit from 100% Small Business Rates Relief, resulting in no business rates being payable.
Otherwise, the estimated liability for a qualifying retail, hospitality, or leisure use is £4,297.50 per annum. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the exact rates payable by contacting Durham County Council.
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 is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with any transaction.
EPC
Awaiting Energy Performance Certificate.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the successful purchaser or tenant will be required to provide satisfactory identification documentation together with proof of source of funds, where applicable, before any transaction can be completed.
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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