18 Abbey Meadows, Kirkhill Shopping Centre, Morpeth NE61 2BD

Ground floor commercial premises. Net Internal Area 77 sq. m. (829 sq. ft.). Prominent position within established shopping centre. Suitable for various commercial uses, subject to planning. Large free carpark to the rear. Potential 100% Small Business Rates Relief available.

Rent £12,000 per annum 
Ref I508 

Location
The property occupies a prominent ground floor position within Kirkhill Shopping Centre, a well-established neighbourhood retail parade serving the surrounding residential areas of Morpeth. Situated at 18 Abbey Meadows, the unit benefits from a central location within the shopping centre, alongside a mix of local retailers, service providers and community amenities, generating regular pedestrian footfall throughout the day. Morpeth is the administrative centre of Northumberland and an affluent market town located approximately 15 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, with excellent road connections via the A1(M).

The property is conveniently positioned within the popular Kirkhill residential estate, one of Morpeth’s largest and most established housing areas, providing a strong local customer base and easy access for both residents and visitors. The surrounding area benefits from ample public parking, nearby schools, community facilities and public transport links, making the location suitable for a variety of retail, professional service, or other commercial uses.

Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a ground floor commercial premises extending to approximately 77 sq. m. (829 sq. ft.), situated within the established Kirkhill Shopping Centre on the popular Abbey Meadows estate in Morpeth. The property is currently fitted out and operating as a Laundrette however it is being offered with vacant possession and provides flexible accommodation that could suit a variety of occupiers, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consent and the appropriate use class. The accommodation comprises a spacious open-plan main area, rear store, garage and W/C facilities.

Uses not permitted
Prospective tenants should note that, in order to protect the trading interests of existing occupiers within the shopping parade, the premises will not be available for the following uses: Chinese takeaway, Pizza takeaway, Nursey, Pharmacy/chemist, Unisex hairdressing salon, Barber shop.

Rent
£12,000 per annum

Fees
The ingoing tenant will be responsible for all costs associated with the assignment of the lease, including the landlord’s and agents’ fees, which are estimated to be in the region of £3,300.

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

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.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £7,000

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