Prominent Ground Floor Retail Unit

Key Features

• Busy Main Road Position within 1 Mile of Durham City Centre
• Opposite Sainsbury's Local & Adjacent to Esso St. Giles Filling Station
• Close to the Out of Town Retail at Dragonville, Where Occupiers Include: Tesco Extra, Lidl, Aldi, Greggs, and McDonalds
• Excellent Transport Links to A690, A1(M) & Many Frequent Bus Services
• Would Suit a Variety of Uses with Potential for Open Plan Adaptation
• Available Due to Relocation

Location

Situated on Sunderland Road in the vibrant area of Gilesgate, this property offers high visibility and accessibility. Positioned directly opposite a Sainsbury's Local and the Esso St Giles filling station, it benefits from significant foot traffic and convenience for potential tenants.

Only 1 mile from Durham City Centre, the property is also within close reach of Belmont Industrial Estate and Dragonville Retail Park. Dragonville hosts an array of retailers and amenities, including Tesco Extra, Lidl, Aldi, Greggs, McDonald's, and many more trade, retail, and food & beverage operators.

The property enjoys excellent connections to major road networks, including the A690 and A1(M). Several frequent bus services operate in the area, offering convenient public transport options.

Description

The property is of traditional brickwork construction with an attractive timber-framed frontage. Large, well-positioned display windows enhance the property's visibility and allow significant natural light to fill the interior. This appealing frontage is set under a dual-pitched slate roof with a smaller flat roof over the extension.

Currently operating as a hair and beauty salon, the ground floor retail unit offers a welcoming and versatile environment. The interior layout consists of a combination of treatment rooms and open spaces, suited to a variety of business uses. While the current configuration is somewhat cellular to meet the needs of the salon, we understand the property was previously an open-plan dance school. Therefore, there is flexibility for potential tenants, who could adapt the layout to achieve a more open design if desired.

The interior features quality flooring throughout, paired with bright, modern lighting that ensures excellent visibility across all areas. Treatment rooms are equipped with durable cabinetry, each incorporating wash stations and ample counter space to meet the operational needs of various businesses. Towards the rear, the space includes a dedicated staff area with kitchen and WC facilities.

Available area

Terms

The property is available to let by way of a new EFRI lease at a rent of £18,000 pax.

Business Rates

Rateable Value (Effective 1st April 2023) : £9,900
Estimated Rates Payable (24/25): £0

Our estimates are calculated by applying the appropriate Business Rate Multiplier to the RV and adjusting for Small Business Rate Relief, if applicable. Not all properties or ‘small businesses’ qualify for relief. Interested parties should confirm the accuracy and actual rates payable with the Local Authority.

VAT

All rents, premiums and purchase prices quoted herein are exclusive of VAT. All offers are to be made to us on this basis and where silent, offers will be deemed net of VAT.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the purchaser / tenant.