Offices At The High House, Church Street, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9NX

Description
This prominent commercial property, formerly The High House, has undergone a complete redevelopment, transforming the historic public house into a modern, multi-use building. The ground floor offers three new, high-quality retail units, while the first floor provides 'all-inclusive' office accommodation, which have their own independent access off The Crofts. The property also holds cultural significance as the filming location for Ken Loach's 2023 film, The Old Oak.

Each office has been designed with a clean, bright aesthetic, featuring white-painted walls, ceilings, skirting boards, durable grey carpet tiles, perimeter trunking and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout. The offices are further enhanced by large windows, allowing plenty of natural light to flood each space.

The first floor also benefits from shared kitchen and WC facilities and essential utilities, such as a new utility supply, fire alarm system, and fire-rated ceilings.

Externally, the property features 19 on-site car parking spaces, including 2 accessible bays and 4 EV charging bays, catering to modern requirements.

Location
Murton, in East Durham, lies just off the A19 north-south trunk road and is a short drive from Seaham, Peterlee, and Easington.

The High House occupies a prominent spot on Church Street in the heart of Murton Village, the main road linking to communities such as Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, and Seaham. It sits next to the newly built 4,500 sq ft Co-op Food supermarket, reinforcing its position within the village’s established retail core at the bottom of Woods Terrace.

The area is undergoing major transformation, with several developments boosting its appeal to both residents and businesses. These projects are supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure, and attracting visitors. Notable developments include:

- Seaham Garden Village – A major residential scheme with planning granted in 2018 for 1,500 homes, led by Miller Homes and Taylor Wimpey, offering a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses.

-Dalton Park Outlet Mall – Located between Murton and the A19, offering retail outlets, restaurants, a Cineworld cinema, and Morrisons.

- Jade Business Park – Now a key commercial hub. Phase 1 (155,000 sq ft) was fully let within 18 months, and Phases 2 and 3 will add over 500,000 sq ft of industrial space, reinforcing Murton’s appeal to businesses.

Business Rates
To be assessed following completion of redevelopment. Based on the Rateable Values of surrounding comparable properties, we expect that Small Business Rate Relief will be available (subject to eligibility), but as always, interested parties should seek clarification from the Local Authority.

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.

EPC
B 39

VAT
All rents, premiums and purchase prices quoted herein are exclusive of VAT. All offers are to be made to us on this basis and where silent, offers will be deemed net of VAT.