The Old Powerhouse at Garden Cottage, Plawsworth, Durham, DH3 4EQ
0191 731 8660
| Property Type | Retail |
| Tenure | To Let |
| Size | 1,000 sq ft |
| Rent | £13,500 per annum |
| Business Rates | £5,613.75 per annum Or £0 with SBRR |
| Rateable Value | £11,250 |
| Service Charge | Upon Enquiry |
| VAT | Applicable |
| Energy Performance Rating | This property has been graded as B (38) |
The property occupies a prominent position on the south side of Durham Road (A691), Blackhill, a busy arterial route linking Consett and Durham, benefiting from high volumes of passing traffic, strong roadside visibility, and a main bus route location.
The unit forms part of an established retail parade, positioned between Derwent Street and Church Road, within a well-supported local retailing location. Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Londis, and other independent operators serving the surrounding residential catchment.
Blackhill lies approximately 1 mile from Consett town centre, with further connectivity to Durham (c. 13 miles) and Newcastle upon Tyne (c. 15 miles).
The premises comprise a ground floor retail unit within a modern mixed-use development. Previously occupied by a charity retailer, the unit is fitted out to a good standard and provides predominantly open plan accommodation.
The property benefits from generous floor to ceiling height and a large glazed frontage, creating a bright and welcoming retail environment with strong natural light.
The specification includes a suspended ceiling with integrated lighting, perimeter slatwall display systems, together with rear storage, kitchenette and WC facilities.
Overall, the unit provides a well-presented and efficient retail space suitable for a variety of occupiers.
| Floor/Unit | sq ft | sq m | Rent | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | 1,000 | 92.90 | £13,500 /annum | £1,125 |
The property is available by way of a new EFRI lease for a term of years to be agreed, at a rent of £13,500 pax.
The property has a Rateable Value of £11,250 effective 1st April 2026.
The estimated rates payable are £5,614 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.
B (38)
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.
Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
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.
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