Ground Floor Retail Unit To Let

 

Summary

  • Retail Unit
  • Size: 1,781 sq ft (165.46 sq m)
  • Asking Rent: £21,500 per annum
  • Subject to Contract

Location

The property is situated in a prime town centre location on Front Street, Chester le Street’s main commercial and retail destination. Occupying a central position within the town, the unit benefits from excellent visibility and consistent levels of pedestrian activity throughout the day. The surrounding area comprises a strong mix of national multiple retailers, banks, convenience operators and independent businesses, with nearby occupiers including Boots, Greggs, Halifax, Card Factory, The Works and Savers.

Chester le Street occupies a strategic position between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne and benefits from excellent regional connectivity. The town is readily accessible via the A1(M), providing convenient road links throughout the North East, while Chester Le Street railway station offers direct services to key destinations on the East Coast Main Line. A number of local and regional bus routes also serve Front Street, ensuring easy access for shoppers, employees and visitors. The combination of a central trading position, strong transport links and an established retailing environment makes this an attractive location for a wide range of occupiers.

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Further Information

Rent £21,500 per annum

Rates Payable Upon Enquiry

EPC Rating This property has been graded as D (87)


Description

The property comprises a well-presented ground floor retail unit providing a spacious open plan sales area benefitTing from excellent levels of natural light via the prominent frontage onto Front Street. The accommodation offers flexible retail space suitable for a variety of occupiers, together with ancillary storage and staff facilities to the rear.

The property is DDA compliant and includes WC facilities within the rear section of the premises. Externally, there is a private rear yard area which may offer potential for use as an external seating or terrace area, subject to the nature of the proposed use and any necessary planning consents.

The premises are situated within Chester le Street Conservation Area but are not individually listed, providing occupiers with greater flexibility in respect of internal alterations and fit out. Overall, the property presents an attractive opportunity to occupy a prominent town centre retail unit with adaptable accommodation and ancillary external space.

Terms

The property is available by way of a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) Lease for a term of years to be agreed at an asking rent of £21,500 per annum, subject to contract.

Use / Planning

We understand that the property has consent for E Use Class under the Town & Country Planning Use Classes Order as amended 1 September 2020.

Alternative uses may be considered subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from the Local Planning Authority (Durham County Council).