The Old Powerhouse at Garden Cottage, Plawsworth, Durham, DH3 4EQ
0191 731 8660
| Property Type | Retail |
| Tenure | To Let |
| Size | 460 to 604 sq ft |
| Rent | £8,000 - £10,000 per annum |
| Business Rates | To be assessed following completion of redevelopment |
| Service Charge | To be confirmed |
| VAT | Not applicable |
| Energy Performance Rating | This property has been graded as B (38) |
Murton, in East Durham, lies just off the A19 north-south trunk road and is a short drive from Seaham, Peterlee, and Easington.
The High House occupies a prominent spot on Church Street in the heart of Murton Village, the main road linking to communities such as Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, and Seaham. It sits next to the newly built 4,500 sq ft Co-op Food supermarket, reinforcing its position within the village’s established retail core at the bottom of Woods Terrace.
The area is undergoing major transformation, with several developments boosting its appeal to both residents and businesses. These projects are supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure, and attracting visitors. Notable developments include:
- Seaham Garden Village – A major residential scheme with planning granted in 2018 for 1,500 homes, led by Miller Homes and Taylor Wimpey, offering a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses.
-Dalton Park Outlet Mall – Located between Murton and the A19, offering retail outlets, restaurants, a Cineworld cinema, and Morrisons.
- Jade Business Park – Now a key commercial hub. Phase 1 (155,000 sq ft) was fully let within 18 months, and Phases 2 and 3 will add over 500,000 sq ft of industrial space, reinforcing Murton’s appeal to businesses.
This prominent commercial property, formerly The High House, has undergone a complete redevelopment, transforming the historic public house into a modern, multi-use building. The ground floor offers three new, high-quality retail units, while the first floor provides 'all-inclusive' office accommodation, which have their own independent access off The Crofts. The property also holds cultural significance as the filming location for Ken Loach's 2023 film, The Old Oak.
Each retail unit benefits from large display windows, maximising exposure to passing traffic and footfall, and in turn, providing excellent natural light throughout. Tenants are provided with a strong starting point as the walls, skirting boards, window sills, and ceilings will all be painted white, and energy-efficient LED lighting will be installed throughout. Additionally, each unit will come equipped with new utility supplies, fire alarms, fire-rated ceilings, WC facilities and be DDA compliant.
Externally, the property features 19 on-site car parking spaces, including 2 accessible bays and 4 EV charging bays, catering to modern requirements.
The units are available by way of new EFRI leases for a term of years to be agreed, at the following rents:
| Name | sq ft | sq m | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit - 1 | 460 | 42.74 | £8,000 /annum |
| Unit - 3 | 604 | 56.11 | £10,000 /annum |
The units are available by way of new EFRI leases for a term of years to be agreed at the rents quoted above.
The property will need to be assessed following completion of the redevelopment. Based on the Rateable Values of surrounding comparable properties, we expect that Small Business Rate Relief will be available (subject to eligibility) but as always, interested parties should confirm seek clarification from the Local Authority.
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.
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.
