Fully Refurbished Ground Floor Retail Premises

Key Features

• Prominent position on Frederick Street South, Meadowfield
• High levels of passing traffic providing strong visibility
• Modern open-plan retail / sales area with excellent natural light
• Newly fitted kitchen and separate WC facilities
• Suitable for a range of retail, office or service-based uses (subject to consent)
• Small Business Rates Relief available (subject to eligibility)

Location

Meadowfield is a well-established commercial and residential area located approximately 2 miles south-west of Durham City Centre. The property occupies a prominent position on Frederick Street South, a busy road connecting Meadowfield with Brandon and Langley Moor and benefiting from high volumes of passing traffic throughout the day.

The surrounding area comprises a mix of independent retailers, local services and residential property, providing a good level of local trade together with passing custom. Durham City Centre, the A167 and wider regional road network are all easily accessible.

Description

The property comprises a self-contained ground floor retail / commercial unit forming part of a traditional two-storey building. The premises have recently been refurbished to an excellent standard, creating a modern and well-presented space suitable for immediate occupation.

Internally the accommodation provides a bright open-plan retail / sales area to the front, together with ancillary accommodation to the rear including a staff kitchen and separate WC facilities. The unit benefits from a large shop frontage providing good natural light and visibility to passing traffic, making it suitable for a range of retail, office or service-based uses (subject to any necessary consents).

Available area

Terms

The property is available by way of a new FRI lease for a term of years to be agreed at an asking rent of £9,000 per annum exclusive.

Business Rates

The property has a Rateable Value of £5,100 effective 1st April 2026.

The estimated rates payable are £2,544.90 per annum, although eligible occupiers may benefit from Small Business Rates Relief, meaning no business rates may be payable. Interested parties should confirm the exact rates payable with the Local Authority.

EPC

D (92)

VAT

All rents, premiums and purchase prices quoted herein are exclusive of VAT. All offers are to be made to Graham S Hall upon 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.

About Us

Established in April 2017, Graham S Hall Chartered Surveyors are a highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and commercial property agents based in Durham.

We are passionate about property and getting the best results for our clients. We pride ourselves on hard work and giving good honest advice, irrespective of the fee and even when it might not be what the client wants to hear.

While our focus is primarily on sales, lettings and acquisition of retail, office, industrial and investment, we also offer extensive experience in asset management, development and lease advisory, such as lease renewal and rent review.

Our main core areas of work include:

Leasing and letting
Sale and purchase
Investment sale and purchase
Lease renewal and rent review
Asset management
Development
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