Substantial Retail Showroom To Let in Newcastle

160-170 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2TE

17,758 sq ft

Substantial Retail Showroom Opportunity (Highly Populated Student Area) To Let

Summary

Substantial Former Retail Showroom
Size: 17,758 sq ft (1,649.76 sq m)
Rent: On Application
Subject to Contract

Location

160-170 New Bridge Street occupies a highly prominent and accessible position on the edge of Newcastle City Centre, within the vibrant professional and academic core of the city. The property is situated just a short walk from Newcastle’s prime retail and leisure pitch, centred around Northumberland Street and Eldon Square, offering a wide range of amenities. The location benefits from immediate proximity to both Newcastle University and Northumbria University, making it particularly attractive for occupiers seeking access to a large and skilled graduate talent pool. Excellent transport connectivity is provided via nearby Manors and Monument Metro stations, as well as Newcastle Central Station, ensuring strong regional and national links. The surrounding area is characterised by a mix of office, educational and leisure uses, reinforcing its appeal as a well-connected and dynamic business location.

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Mainline Stations

Manors

3 mins
Newcastle

14 mins
Dunston

44 mins
Heworth

47 mins

Underground Station

Chesham

4432 mins
Amersham

4474 mins
Broxbourne

4488 mins
Chalfont and Latimer

4489 mins

Further Information

Rates Payable Upon Enquiry

EPC Rating This property has been graded as B (45)

Description

The property comprises a substantial former retail showroom known as the New Bridge Street Bedding Centre, prominently positioned on New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. The premises has historically traded as a well-established bed and furniture retailer, providing extensive open-plan showroom accommodation with ancillary storage and servicing areas.

The building is understood to be of traditional construction, typical of mid-to-late 20th century city centre commercial stock, arranged over ground, basement and first floors, offering a substantial footprint suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained. The scale and configuration of the accommodation lend themselves to continued retail use, leisure, trade counter, showroom or potential redevelopment opportunities. Externally, the property benefits from rear servicing access together with pay-and-display car parking provision, enhancing accessibility for both customers and staff.

Overall, the property represents a rare opportunity to lease a large, adaptable commercial unit in a highly accessible city centre fringe location, with significant potential for a range of occupiers or redevelopment, subject to planning.

Terms

Rent available upon application.

New lease is available on FRI basis with terms to be agreed, subject to contract.

Use / Planning

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, Newcastle City Council.