Two storey retail unit to let. Suitable for a variety of uses (no Phone or vape stores). Net internal area 974 sq. ft. (90.5 sq. m.). Nearby occupiers include Lidl, Subway and Heron Foods. Secure rear parking & loading area to rear. Busy high street with strong pedestrian footfall. Qualifies for small business rates relief potential.

Rent £8,000 per annum
Ref I467

Location
55 Newbottle Street occupies a prominent position within the heart of Houghton-le-Spring town centre, approximately 7 miles south-west of Sunderland and 8 miles east of Durham. The area benefits from excellent road connectivity via the A690 and A1(M), together with regular public transport links serving the wider region. The property is situated on a busy and established retail high street with strong pedestrian footfall and a mix of national and independent occupiers nearby.

Surrounding retailers include Subway, Heron Foods, B&M, Savers and Domino’s, all contributing to consistent customer activity throughout the day. Directly to the rear of the property is a Lidl supermarket, providing additional footfall and enhancing the overall retail offering within the immediate vicinity. The location serves a substantial residential catchment and is considered suitable for a variety of retail, leisure and service-based occupiers.

Description
An excellent opportunity to lease a mid-terrace retail premises situated in a prominent town centre position on Newbottle Street, benefiting from strong passing footfall and nearby national occupiers including Lidl and Subway. Previously occupied as a butcher’s shop, the property would suit a variety of retail, café, takeaway, beauty, office, studio or service-based uses (subject to any necessary consents).

The accommodation extends over two floors and benefits from a spacious open-plan retail sales area to the ground floor with WC facilities and additional first floor accommodation suitable for storage, office or staff use. Externally, the property benefits from a secure rear yard/parking area with gated access providing valuable off-street parking, servicing and loading facilities.

Floor Area
Ground Floor: 54.5 sq. m. (586.63 sq. ft.)
First Floor: 36 sq. m. (387.5 sq. ft.)
Net Internal: 90.5 (974.13 sq. ft)

Rent
£8,000 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 £8,200

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.

EPC Rating
C

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.