Inkerman House, St. Johns Road, Durham, DH7 8XL

Description
Inkerman House is a modern, purpose-built two-storey office building extending to approximately 23,000 sq ft. Constructed with a steel frame and cavity brick and block external walls, rendered above ground floor level, the building features a distinctive curved plastisol-coated insulated profiled steel roof. A striking double-height glazed atrium forms the main entrance, with high-quality powder-coated metal casement windows and powder-coated rainwater goods completing the external specification.

The available accommodation comprises a surplus first floor suite of approximately 5,500 sq ft (511 sq m), with 22 allocated car parking spaces (a generous ratio of 1:250 sq ft).

The suite is finished to a high standard and benefits from painted and plastered walls, striped carpet tiles throughout, a full raised access floor, suspended ceilings with LED lighting (installation in progress), air conditioning, and will have a newly installed kitchen. The space is configured to provide a large open-plan office area, two glazed meeting rooms, a reception or breakout space, a dedicated print/IT room and WC facilities.

Internally, the space offers excellent natural light from dual aspects and is fitted with modern office furniture, which can be included subject to agreeing commercial terms.

A new glazed personnel entrance with canopy is being created in place of the former fire escape, providing a dedicated access point and the opportunity for occupier signage. Although the suite does not have an internal lift, our client will grant access to their secure lift lobby for those requiring step-free entry.

Location
Meadowfield Industrial Estate is a well-established and popular business location situated approximately 2.5 miles south-west of Durham City, between the key conurbations of Tyneside and Teesside. Newcastle upon Tyne lies around 20 miles to the north, while Middlesbrough is approximately 25 miles to the south-east.

The estate benefits from excellent transport connectivity. The A690 provides direct access to Durham City, while the nearby A167 and Al(M) (via Junction 61) offer efficient routes throughout the region. Public transport links are strong, with Arriva bus services X46 and 49A serving the entrance to St. John's Road. Mainline intercity rail services from Durham provide direct links to Edinburgh, York, Newcastle, and London King's Cross.

Terms
The suite is available by way of a new sublease on effective full repairing and insuring (EFRI) terms, for a term of years to be agreed at an annual rent of £65,000 exclusive.

As this will be a sublease, it will be granted outside the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Situation
Inkerman House occupies a prominent position within Whitfield Court, a modern development of six purpose-built, self-contained office buildings arranged around a landscaped business park with designated car parking. The property fronts directly onto St. John's Road, the main thoroughfare through Meadowfield Industrial Estate, benefiting from excellent visibility and access.

Connectivity
By Car

A167 - 3 mins
Durham - 8 mins
Junction 61 of the A1(M) - 12 mins
Stockton-on-Tees - 32 mins
Newcastle - 40 mins

By Train (From Durham)

Newcastle Central - 12 mins
York - 45 mins
Edinburgh - 1hr 40 mins
Kings Cross - 2hrs 40 mins

Key Occupiers
Meadowfield Industrial Estate is home to a wide range of established organisations, offering a strong and diverse commercial environment that continues to attract businesses across multiple sectors. Its flexible accommodation, good transport connections, and longstanding reputation as a key employment area make it a popular choice for both public and private sector occupiers.

Notable occupiers include:

Durham County Council
St John Ambulance Service
The Banks Group
City Electrical Factors (CEF)
Yesss Electrical
Apex Cables
Glass Assist UK
Dale Care

Service Charge
A service charge will be payable in addition to the rent, covering the maintenance, repair, running, and cleaning of the internal and external common parts, as well as reasonable utilities serving the demise.

Business Rates
Rateable Value (RV) – £55,000 (Estimated)
Rates Payable – £30,524 (Estimated)

The available space forms part of a larger assessment, so we’ve provided an estimated RV. The Valuation Office Agency will reassess the property following the subdivision. Interested parties should confirm the actual rates payable with the Local Authority.

About Us
Established in April 2017, Graham S Hall Chartered Surveyors are a highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and commercial property agents based in Durham.

We are passionate about property and getting the best results for our clients. We pride ourselves on hard work and giving good honest advice, irrespective of the fee and even when it might not be what the client wants to hear.

While our focus is primarily on sales, lettings and acquisition of retail, office, industrial and investment, we also offer extensive experience in asset management, development and lease advisory, such as lease renewal and rent review.

Our main core areas of work include:

Leasing and letting
Sale and purchase
Investment sale and purchase
Lease renewal and rent review
Asset management
Development
Consultancy
Expert witness

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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 tenant.