The Promenade, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1SE

LOCATION

The property is on Spittal Promenade, directly adjacent to Spittal Beach, which is a family-friendly sandy beach, with a play area and splash park (seasonal), amusements, toilet facilities, café etc.
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Spittal has long been a popular holiday destination, since the 18th century when visitors came for sea bathing and spa waters. Its Victorian promenade remains an attraction.
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LOCAL AMENITIES

Schools: Among local schools is Longridge Towers School, a private co-educational day (and some boarding) school for ages approx 3-18, located in the area (Longridge).
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Hospital / Healthcare:
  • Berwick Infirmary, in the town centre (Infirmary Square, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1LT), provides community hospital services.
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  • A new Berwick Community Hospital is under development.
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Leisure & Retail:
  • The town has a leisure centre (Berwick Leisure Centre) and fitness / wellness facilities like The Swan Fitness & Wellness Centre.
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  • Retail parks and shopping facilities in Berwick provide good local catchment.

TRANSPORT & ACCESS

Rail: Berwick-upon-Tweed station offers frequent direct train services to Edinburgh (Waverley) in about 41-51 minutes average.
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There are also direct trains to London Kings Cross; the journey takes on average c. 4 hours 18 minutes (fastest about 3h 30-40m) depending on the service.
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Road access is good: Spittal is served via local roads connecting to the A1 trunk road, which gives access north and south (towards Edinburgh, Newcastle etc).

Airports: Within reach are airports in Edinburgh and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

DESCRIPTION & ACCOMMODATION

Over 400 sq m (approx) of internal floor space.

The building includes two large vaulted spaces currently used as amusement arcade areas, plus a café/dining area, a commercial kitchen, office, store rooms, and WC facilities.

There is a large car park associated with the property, providing customer parking.

The current use is as an amusement arcade and café / ice-cream parlour.

There is potential to split the building into three lettable units, subject to agreement and fit out.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Plans recently prepared by Smith & Garratt: the existing building has been reviewed, and an outline scheme for improvement and enlargement has been produced.
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Initial scheme visualisation via SketchUp, including 3D representations. Features envisaged include: a roof terrace, a glass arcade, alleys for possible ten-pin bowling, etc.
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Planning Application Reference: 25/01536/DEMGDO.

There is an overage agreement in place with Northumberland County Council over future plans which may increase site value.

BUSINESS RATES / LEGAL

There is a legal pack available; prospective purchasers / tenants should refer to it for full title, overage, planning history etc.

Business Rates: TBC

Note: Small Business Rates Relief may apply to units below certain rateable value thresholds.

TENURE

Freehold title reference ND169496

Contact Us

For further information. Please contact Keith Pattinsons Ltd Alnwick branch -

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure AML procedures are carried out in accordance with the law

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price , Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts, the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (Subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.