The property comprises a detached steel-framed industrial workshop with brick elevations and aluminium cladding at the upper levels. It features uPVC double-glazed windows and a pitched aluminium roof with skylights. The windows and doors are fitted with electronically operated roller shutters for enhanced security.
Internally, the property includes two partitioned offices, a kitchen, three WCs, and an open-plan workshop on the ground floor. The offices have laminate flooring, plastered and painted walls, a suspended ceiling, and recessed lighting. The kitchen has vinyl flooring and fitted units, while the workshop features concrete flooring and box lighting. The warehouse has a minimum eaves height of approximately 5.1m, rising to a maximum of 6.3m.
The first floor, which extends over a small portion of the ground floor, consists of three partitioned offices, a store cupboard, and a WC. The offices on this level have laminate flooring, plastered and painted walls, and strip lighting.
Externally, the site offers surfaced car parking at the front for approximately 12 vehicles, as well as a rear yard within a secure, fenced enclosure. The site has its own articulated access road and turning point.
LOCATION
The property is located in Bishop Auckland, a market town in County Durham, North East England. Nearby towns include Spennymoor to the northeast, Newton Aycliffe to the southeast, and Shildon to the south. The surrounding area is predominantly open countryside and agricultural land. The property itself is situated on Howlish Lane, which is accessible from the A689. This road provides links to some of the region’s most important routes, including the A688, A167, A1(M), and A19. The A1(M) is part of the national road network, extending south to London.
ACCOMMODATION
The property includes the following gross internal areas:
Name | M² | Ft² |
Ground Floor Office | 134..1 | 1,443 |
Ground Floor Warehouse | 367.1 | 3,951 |
First Floor Office | 142.9 | 1,538 |
Total | 644.1 | 6,933 |
The property is located on a total site area of approx. 0.66 acres.
TERMS
Offers are invited in the region of £395,000 for the freehold interest in the property.
RATING ASSESSMENT
The rating assessment currently appearing on the Valuation List is as follows:
2023 | 18,250 |
The Small Business Rate for the year 2024/2025 is 49.9 pence in the pound.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful tenant..
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
An EPC has been commissioned and will be available shortly.
VAT
All figures are exclusive of VAT where chargeable..
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.