Post House Wynd, Darlington, Durham, DL3

LOCATION

Darlington is a strong retail centre with a resident population of around 98,000. The town lies approximately 20 miles south of Durham and 17 miles west of Middlesbrough and enjoys an extensive catchment. The town lies adjacent to the A1(M) Motorway and Darlington Railway Station lies on the East Coast Main Line. Five miles east of the town centre is Durham Tees Valley Airport. Much of the prime retail core of the town along Northgate, onto High Row along Post House Wynd and Skinnergate, is pedestrianised. There is a mix of traditional shopping and modern retail centres such as The Cornmill Centre and Queen Street Centre. Many national and regional multiples are represented in the town. The town has a well-established weekly outdoor market and an indoor market. Post House Wynd forms a pedestrianised link between Skinnergate and High Row with the eastern end being close to Market Place. Post House Wynd is home to a variety of independent retailers.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a two-storey mid-terraced building of brick construction under a tile covered pitched roof, with mineral felt covered flat roof to the rear. It benefits from a traditional, single glazed shop front. Internally, the property has most recently been occupied as a café, and benefits from a servery to the front, with spacious seating area to the rear. It has a laminate floor, plastered walls and suspended ceiling with integral lighting and air handling units. To the rear is a commercial kitchen, with non-slip flooring and PVC lined walls and ceiling. To the first floor is an office and w.c.'s. There is a single car parking space to the rear of the property. The property is not Listed, but lies within the Darlington town centre Conservation Area.

ACCOMMODATION

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

Ground floor

Retail/seating area

66.37 sq m(714 sq ft)

Kitchen

15.52 sq m(167 sq ft)

Cupboard

1.85 sq m(20 sq ft)

First floor

Office/store

14.23 sq m(153 sq ft)

TOTAL

97.97 sq m(1,054 sq ft)

PLANNING/USE

The property has previously been used for cafe use. It is envisaged that it may also be suitable for retail or other uses. Interested parties should ensure that all necessary consents, including planning consent, are obtained (if necessary) for their proposed use.

SERVICES

We understand that electricity and water services are connected to the property. However, prospective tenants should make their own enquiries with utility providers to ensure the supply is satisfactory. There is no gas supply to the property.

TENURE/PRICE

Our client's freehold interest in the property is available for sale at offers in the region of £120,000.

VAT

The property is not registered for VAT and therefore VAT will not be payable on the sale price.

BUSINESS RATES

The property is assessed for business rates as follows: Description: Shop & premises

Rateable Value: £12,000

It is likely that most occupiers may benefit from small business rates relief if this is their only commercial premises, and therefore it is unlikely that business rates will be payable. However, interested parties should make enquiries direct with the Local Authority to establish the current business rates payable.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment by sole agents youngsRPS. Contact Paul Fairlamb or Chris Pattison on .

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal costs.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Darlington Borough Council, Feethams, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5QT

(Telephone

). All figures quoted above are exclusive of VAT where chargeable. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The property has an EPC Rating of D-96. A copy of the EPC Certificate and Recommendation Report is available on request.