66a Front Street East, Bedlington NE22 5AB

Single-storey end-terrace commercial unit. Net internal area 94.77 sq. m. (1,020 sq. ft.). Courtyard setting just off Front Street East. Suitable for a variety of uses (subject to consent). Previously operated as an antique centre. Extensive free communal parking directly outside. Qualifies for small business rates relief potential.

Rent £7,500 per annum
Ref I473



Location
66A Front Street East occupies a prominent yet private position just off Bedlington’s principal retail thoroughfare, accessed via a courtyard setting immediately behind the established commercial frontage of Front Street East. The property benefits from a central town location whilst enjoying excellent levels of privacy, making it suitable for a variety of commercial, leisure, hospitality, studio, showroom or community uses.

The unit is situated within Bedlington town centre, surrounded by a mix of independent retailers, professional services, food and beverage operators and residential neighbourhoods, generating consistent local footfall and trade. Front Street East forms one of the town's main commercial routes and provides direct access to the wider Bedlington area and surrounding settlements including Choppington, Guide Post, Stakeford, Blyth, Ashington, Morpeth and Cramlington.

Access to the property is via a large surfaced courtyard providing generous on-site parking, loading and servicing space, a feature rarely available within town centre locations. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, with substantial housing developments and established neighbourhoods within easy walking distance, providing a strong local customer base.

Description
The property comprises a self-contained single-storey end-terrace commercial unit extending to approximately 94.77 sq. m. (1,020 sq. ft.). Occupying a prominent position within a private courtyard setting just off Front Street East, the premises provide flexible open-plan accommodation suitable for a variety of commercial occupiers.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged predominantly as a spacious open-plan retail and display area benefiting from excellent natural light and a practical rectangular layout, allowing for efficient use of the floor space. The unit also incorporates ancillary staff facilities including a small kitchen and WC accommodation.

Most recently occupied as an antique centre and showroom, the property lends itself to a wide range of alternative uses, subject to any necessary statutory consents. Potential uses may include retail sales, showroom space, studio accommodation, offices, leisure, health and wellbeing, beauty treatments, café use (subject to consents), community uses, or other commercial activities. Externally, the property benefits from access to a large shared courtyard with generous communal parking immediately to the front of the premises, providing convenient customer and staff parking together with excellent loading and servicing facilities.

Rent
£7,500 per annum

Lease Terms
Leasehold - The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease for a term of years to be agreed, subject to contract and satisfactory references. Further details are available upon request.

Insurance
The landlord will insure the site and recover the costs from the ingoing tenant upon demand. The tenant is responsible for obtaining their own contents insurance.

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £6,700

As the RV is below £12,000, occupiers for whom this property forms their sole trading premises will not pay business rates. We advise to seek verification of the above from the Local Rating Authority.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.