The property occupies a prominent position on Durham Road (A691) within the established retailing area of Blackhill, approximately 1 mile west of Consett town centre. The location benefits from strong levels of passing vehicular traffic and excellent visibility, with nearby occupiers including Tesco Express, Londis and a range of established independent retailers and local services. The A691 provides direct access eastwards to Durham and westwards towards Hexham, whilst the nearby A692 offers convenient connectivity to Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East region. The area is also well served by regular bus services, with routes connecting Blackhill to Consett, Durham and Newcastle, making the property readily accessible for both staff and customers.
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The subject property comprises two interlinked mid-terraced buildings of traditional masonry construction beneath pitched slate covered roofs. The premises are understood to date from the late 19th / early 20th century and provide accommodation arranged over ground and upper floors. Internally, the property offers a combination of open plan and cellular accommodation suitable for a variety of commercial uses, benefitting from good natural light and frontage onto Durham Road. The buildings have been interconnected to provide a single operational unit whilst retaining the character and proportions typical of period terraced commercial properties within the area.
New lease is available on a Full Repairing and Insuring basis with terms to be agreed at a rent of £13,500 per annum exclusive of VAT, subject to contract.
We understand that the property benefits from consent for its current use that falls under Use 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, Durham County Council.