The Old Powerhouse at Garden Cottage, Plawsworth, Durham, DH3 4EQ
0191 731 8660
| Property Type | Offices |
| Tenure | To Let |
| Size | 688 to 1,447 sq ft |
| Rent | £12,500 - £26,000 per annum (all inclusive*) |
| VAT | Applicable |
| Energy Performance Rating | This property has been graded as C (74) |
City West Business Park is located on St. John’s Road, the main thoroughfare within the well-established and popular Meadowfield Industrial Estate. This estate lies approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Durham City, positioned midway between the major conurbations of Tyneside and Teesside. Newcastle is approximately 20 miles to the north, and Middlesbrough is 25 miles to the southeast.
The site benefits from excellent transport links, with the A167 and A1(M) nearby. Access to the region is provided via Junction 61 of the A1(M), ensuring connectivity to the wider area. Public transport options include the Arriva bus services X46 and 49A, which stop at the entrance to St. John’s Road. Additionally, Durham City offers mainline intercity railway services, providing convenient access to destinations across the country.
The property is a two-storey, self-contained office building of brick construction, enhanced with a mix of timber and UPVC double-glazed windows beneath a pitched slate roof. The ground floor features a reception area and WC facilities.
Recently acquired by our client, the building has undergone extensive internal and external refurbishment. Upgrades include new cladding to the elevations, frontage, and entrance door; replacement UPVC windows; wall-mounted electric heaters; LED lighting; new flooring; and various other improvements designed to elevate the overall specification.
The accommodation spans both the Ground and First Floors, each offering a practical open-plan office layout complete with kitchen facilities. The Ground Floor also includes a glazed meeting room or manager’s office and integrated storage, while the First Floor benefits from two private meeting rooms or directors’ offices, providing additional flexibility for teams in need of enclosed workspaces.
The accommodation comprises the following areas:
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | 688 | 63.92 |
| 1st | 759 | 70.51 |
| Total | 1,447 | 134.43 |
Available To Let as a whole or by floor, on a new lease outside the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. *All rents are inclusive of electricity, water, building insurance, and service charges covering the repair, maintenance, and cleaning of both the building and communal areas.
Quoting rents are as follows:
Ground Floor: £12,500 pax (£1,042 pcm)
1st Floor: £13,500 pax (£1,125 pcm)
Whole Building: £26,000 pax (£2,167 pcm)
All rents, premiums, and purchase prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. All offers should be submitted on this basis, and unless otherwise stated, 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.
