19 Battle Hill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46

LOCATION

Hexham is a thriving market town, lying adjacent to the A69 Trans-Pennine route, which provides access to the A1 trunk road some 20 miles to the east. Carlisle lies around 38 miles to the west and Newcastle upon Tyne City centre around 23 miles to the east. The town also lies on the main railway line between Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle and is an important retail, commercial and tourist centre. The property lies within the Hexham Conservation area. The property is located on Battle Hill, close to its junction with Beaumont Street. Battle Hill forms part of the main vehicular route through Hexham town centre. Fore Street is located approximately 50 yards to the east. Other occupiers in the vicinity include Oxfam and several independent traders. Also present nearby are Lloyds Bank, Greggs, Boots and Costa.

DESCRIPTION

The subject property comprises ground, first and second floors within a three-storey end-terraced building of brick and stone construction under a slate covered pitched roof. The retail frontage is of single glazed timber frame construction. Internally the property provides a retail space to the ground floor, with suspended ceilings, integral lighting, plastered walls and laminate floor. There are two storage rooms to the rear of the ground floor, and a w.c. To the first floor is an area which has previously been retailed from, but is also suitable for storage. The second floor provides additional storage space with two storage rooms and a w.c. The property is Grade II Listed and lies within Hexham Conservation Area.

ACCOMMODATION

We have measured the property as providing the following net internal areas:

Ground floor

Retail area

37.70 sq m(406 sq ft)

Store 1

11.14 sq m(120 sq ft)

Store 2

6.21 sq m(69 sq ft)

First floor

Retail area/store

39.28 sq m(423 sq ft)

Store

2.83 sq m(30 sq ft)

Second floor

Store 1

20.55 sq m(221 sq ft)

Store 2

18.81 sq m(202 sq ft)

TOTAL

136.52 sq m(1471 sq ft)

USE

The property is suitable for retail use. It may also be suitable for other uses, subject to planning consent being obtained if required.

TENURE

The property is available to let by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be agreed.

RENT

The property is available to let a rent of £11,400 per annum exclusive of business rates and payable quarterly in advance. The property is registered for VAT and therefore VAT will be payable on the rent.

BUSINESS RATES

The property is currently assessed for Business Rates as part of a larger assessment including the adjoining building. The property will need to be reassessed for Business Rates on occupation. It is envisaged that the building may qualify for small business rates relief. Interested parties should make enquiries direct with the Local Authority to establish the actual rates payable.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment by sole agents youngsRPS. Contact Paul Fairlamb Tel: or e-mail: paul.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party is to bear their own legal costs.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF. Tel: All figures quoted above are exclusive of VAT where chargeable. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The property is in the process of being divided and therefore a new EPC will be required in due course. This will be commissioned once works are complete. The EPC Rating for the whole of the building is D-82. A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendation Report is available on request. CODE OF PRACTICE FOR COMMERCIAL LEASES The Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales recommends parties intending to enter into leases should seek advice from professionals or lawyers at an early stage. The Code is available through professional institutions and trade associations or through the website,