70-78 St. James Boulevard

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BN

10,681 sq ft

Former Probation Office in Prominent Location To Let

Summary

Former Probation Office
Prominent Location
Size: 10,681 sq ft (992.23 sq m)
Site Area: 0.35 Acres (0.14 Hectares)
Rent: On Application
Subject to Contract

Location

70–78 St James’ Boulevard occupies a prominent position on one of Newcastle City Centre’s principal arterial routes, benefitting from excellent visibility and a constant flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout all hours of the day. The property is strategically located close to a number of key city centre attractions and amenities, including St James’ Park, Lane7, Centre For Life and Newcastle College, which collectively generate significant footfall from students, visitors, office workers and leisure users.

The surrounding area has undergone considerable investment in recent years and forms part of Newcastle’s established leisure, hospitality and commercial core. The property also benefits from excellent connectivity, with easy access to the city’s comprehensive public transport network, including Newcastle Central Station, numerous bus routes and nearby Metro services. In addition, St James’ Boulevard provides direct access to the A167(M) Central Motorway, facilitating convenient links to the wider Tyne & Wear region and the national road network.

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Mainline Stations

Newcastle

5 mins
Manors

17 mins
Dunston

27 mins
MetroCentre

34 mins

Underground Station

Chesham

4427 mins
Amersham

4468 mins
Chalfont and Latimer

4483 mins
Broxbourne

4485 mins

Further Information

Rates Payable Upon Enquiry

Description

The property comprises a substantial commercial premises extending to an approximate Net Internal Area of 992.23 sq m (10,681 sq ft) arranged over basement, ground and first floors, occupying a site area of approximately 0.35 acres (0.14 hectares). Constructed predominantly of traditional brickwork with sections of lightweight curtain walling, the building benefits from extensive frontage onto St James’ Boulevard and presents a highly visible trading position within Newcastle City Centre.

Internally, the accommodation provides a versatile layout capable of supporting a variety of commercial uses, subject to the necessary planning consents. The building incorporates a flat roof structure, double-glazed uPVC windows and benefits from existing service connections. To the rear, the site includes ancillary areas and servicing accommodation, with access available from both St James’ Boulevard and the adjoining Westmorland Street (A186), providing convenient connectivity to the wider road network and routes towards South Shields and Carlisle.

The property offers a rare opportunity to occupy a prominent city centre building with significant presence, flexible floorplates and potential for a range of retail, leisure, educational, office or alternative commercial occupiers, subject to planning. There are also 6 designated car parking spaces at the front elevation and additional external space to the right-hand side under a secure area which could accommodate up to another 4-6 parking spaces if required.

Terms

A new lease is available on a Full repairing and insuring basis with terms to be agreed, subject to contract.

Rent available upon application.

Use / Planning

We understand that the property benefits from consent for its current use that falls under Class E of the Town & Country Planning Use Classes Order as amended 1 September 2020.

Alternative uses may be considered subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent via the Local Planning Authority, Newcastle City Council.