96 Front Street, Chester Le Street DH3 3BA

Modern ground floor retail unit. Net internal area 89 sq. m. (958 sq. ft.). Versatile premises suitable for a range of uses (STPP). Prominent town centre, front street position. Excellent pedestrian footfall & passing trade. Available with vacant possession upon completion. Service charge £1,471.25 + vat per annum.

Rent £14,400 + vat per annum
Ref I530


Location
96 Front Street occupies a prominent position within the heart of Chester-le-Street town centre, on the town's principal retailing thoroughfare. Front Street is a well-established commercial destination benefiting from a strong mix of national, regional and independent occupiers, generating excellent levels of pedestrian footfall and passing trade throughout the day.

The property enjoys a highly visible frontage to Front Street, providing strong exposure to both passing pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Nearby occupiers include a range of retail, food and beverage, financial and service-based businesses, helping to attract a broad customer demographic and support sustained trading activity.

Chester-le-Street is a popular market town located approximately 6 miles north of Durham and 11 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, benefiting from excellent connectivity via the A1(M), which provides direct access to the wider North East region. The town also benefits from a railway station offering regular services to Newcastle, Durham and beyond.

Description
The property comprises a well-presented ground floor mid-terrace retail unit extending to approximately 89 sq. m. (958 sq. ft.), occupying a prominent position within Chester-le-Street town centre. The accommodation is arranged to provide an attractive and modern front sales area incorporating a fully glazed shop frontage, suspended ceilings with recessed LED lighting, and laminate flooring. The sales area benefits from excellent natural light and provides an inviting retail environment suitable for a variety of occupiers.

To the rear are two substantial ancillary rooms, currently utilised as workshop, storage and operational space by Tech4Cash, offering flexible accommodation suitable for a range of retail, office, treatment room, showroom or service-based uses. The property also benefits from staff WC facilities and a rear access door leading to a communal external area, providing convenient servicing and staff access.

The unit is fitted out to a good standard throughout and is considered ready for immediate occupation with minimal ingoing expenditure required. The property is currently occupied by Tech4Cash but will be made available with the benefit of full vacant possession upon completion. Overall, the premises provide a versatile retail opportunity in a highly visible town centre location, suitable for owner-occupiers, investors, retailers and a variety of alternative commercial users, subject to any necessary consents.

Floor Area
89 Sq. m. (958 sq. ft.)

Tenure
Leasehold – Licence to Assign will be required.  The fee for preparing and dealing with any associated work is £1,500 plus VAT and any disbursements which are incurred and £1,500 plus VAT for the agents’ fees, totalling £3,000 plus VAT.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Rent
£14,400 + vat per annum

Service Charge
£1,471.25 + vat per annum

Deposit
No deposit required

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £12,250