The Old Militia Stables, Hide Hill, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

Location
The historic town of Berwick upon Tweed is the main commercial centre for North Northumberland and the Eastern Borders and has a resident population of approximately 14,000 and an immediate catchment area of approximately 42,000. The town is situated at the mouth of the River Tweed on the east coast, approximately equi distance between Edinburgh to the north and Newcastle upon Tyne to the south (65 miles each way) and is served by both the A1(T) and the main line East Coast Railway Network.

Modern Berwick is an attractive traditional market town which offers a range of retail, leisure and banking services and which is now a significant tourist destination, particularly in the busy summer months, but increasingly throughout the year.

Situation
The Old Militia Stables is situated off the south east corner of the Eastern Lane public car park and benefits from a central position within Berwick upon Tweed. The premises are accessed either from Hide Hill via a shared covered vennel, or from a dedicated entrance off the car park itself.

Interested parties should note that Northumberland County Council has categorically stated that full, unencumbered access will be maintained at all times across the public car park in the event that the proposed Maltings re-construction project proceeds.

Description
The Old Militia Stables is a two storeyed, traditionally constructed stone and slate built detached former stables that was tastefully converted in 1986 to provide well appointed commercial accommodation. It retains a number of the original features including the front archways and bandolier boxes together with exposed detailing to the internal face of the stonework. In recent years the premises have been occupied as a hairdressing salon trading as Little Gem together with an associated beautician/aesthetics business.

Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor: Reception area, three treatment rooms, small walk-in store.

The six arched "eyes" to the front elevation are fully glazed to allow maximum use of nature light. If required the Landlord would have no objection to the removal of the internal partitions for the formation of a larger workspace area.

Upper Ground Floor: Reception hall with small kitchenette off, spiral staircase linking the upper ground floor to the lower ground floor accommodation; two separate WCs; two salons - currently six chairs; two stores.

There is pine flooring throughout and the stonework to the majority of external walls is exposed.

Outside: There is a small enclosed courtyard area to the east and, to the west, a dedicated entrance off the car park via a set of steps and, thereafter, across a gravelled terrace (third party ownership) to the building.

Rent
A deposit equivalent to one month's rent may be payable prior to entry, such being refundable at termination of the Lease when the property is vacated in good order with all rents due paid.

Services
All mains including gas. Full gas fired central heating.

Designations
The property lies within the town's Conservation Area and is Grade II Listed.

Lease
The premises are available to let on flexible terms which are to be negotiated between the Landlord and the Tenant.

Tenure
Freehold.

Rateable Value
£8,300.

Energy Performance Certificate
A copy of the EPC is available to download from the Edwin Thompson website.

VAT
The property is not opted to tax and VAT will not be payable on the rent.

Costs
Each side will be responsible for meeting its own legal costs.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the letting agents, Edwin Thompson LLP, Chartered Surveyors.