Spacious ground floor retail unit. Net internal area 857 sq. ft. (79.62 sq. m.). Secure Rear Yard and Parking. Highly Visible Front Street Position. Suitable for a variety of uses STPP. Excellent Levels of Passing Trade. 100% Small business rates relief subject to eligibility.

Rent £10,800 per annum
Ref I495

Location
The property is located on Front Street in a prominent position within the heart of Annfield Plain’s established retail centre, fronting the village’s principal shopping thoroughfare. The property benefits from excellent visibility, substantial pedestrian footfall and high volumes of passing vehicular traffic, making it an ideal location for a wide variety of retail, leisure, office or service-based occupiers. Annfield Plain is a well-established County Durham village situated approximately 3 miles west of Stanley, 10 miles north-west of Durham City and around 12 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The village enjoys convenient access to the A693 and A6076, providing excellent road connections to the wider North East region.

The surrounding area comprises a strong mix of independent retailers, national operators, cafés, convenience stores and local services, with nearby occupiers including Tesco Superstore helping to generate consistent levels of customer activity throughout the day. The property is therefore well positioned to serve the local residential population and surrounding villages, presenting an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking an affordable retail premises in a busy and established commercial location.

Description
The property comprises a well-presented ground floor retail unit forming part of a traditional mid-terrace three-storey building beneath a pitched slate roof. The accommodation extends to approximately 857 sq. ft. (79.62 sq. m.) and provides a predominantly open plan sales area benefiting from an extensive glazed frontage, excellent natural light and a flexible layout capable of accommodating a wide variety of retail, office, leisure or professional service uses, subject to the necessary consents.

To the rear of the premises are ancillary storage, staff facilities and WC accommodation. The property has been finished to a good specification with suspended track lighting, gas central heating and a modern shopfront, allowing an incoming occupier to fit out the premises to suit their individual requirements.

A particular feature of the property is the substantial enclosed rear yard, finished in block paving and providing secure off-street parking, loading and servicing facilities. The yard is accessed via an electric roller shutter door, making it suitable for businesses requiring secure external storage or vehicle access. Overall, the property offers an excellent opportunity to acquire or lease a versatile commercial premises in a prominent town centre location with the added benefit of valuable secure rear parking, a feature rarely available with retail premises of this nature.

Tenure
Leasehold – A new lease is available, terms and conditions to be agreed. 

Rent
£10,800 per annum

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

Fees
The ingoing tenant to pay the agents fees of £1,000 plus vat (£1,200 inc vat)

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £ TBC
If 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.