Substantial two storey retail and office premises. Two separate garages/workshops. Large rear yard/parking area. Net internal area 244.9 sq. m. (2,636 sq. ft.). Suitable for a variety of uses STPP. Prominent high street location. 100% Small business rates relief subject to eligibility.

Rent £17,500 per annum
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Location
The subject property occupies a prominent position on Victoria Road within the established Concord district of Washington, a busy and well-connected commercial location benefiting from regular passing traffic and good levels of footfall. The surrounding area comprises a mix of local retailers, professional services, residential housing and community amenities, creating a strong trading environment for a variety of occupiers.

Concord is one of Washington’s principal retail and business areas and benefits from excellent road connections via the nearby A1231 Sunderland Highway, providing direct access to the A1(M), Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Durham. The property is also conveniently located for Washington Galleries Shopping Centre and the wider Washington commercial and residential catchment area. The premises would be suitable for a range of office, retail or trade counter style uses, with the added benefit of a garage/storage facility providing additional flexibility for occupiers.

Description
A rare opportunity to lease this substantial semi-detached two storey commercial property extending to approximately 1,591 sq. ft. together with generous on-site parking and two separate single storey garages to the rear extending to approximately 1,044 sq. ft.

The property was formerly occupied by a solicitors practice and offers well-presented accommodation over two floors, making it suitable for a variety of commercial uses including offices, professional services, medical/consulting rooms, training centre, showroom, studio or alternative uses subject to any necessary consents.

The ground floor extends to approximately 782 sq. ft. and briefly comprises a spacious open plan reception/office area, additional private office, store room, kitchen facilities and WC. The first floor extends to approximately 809 sq. ft. and provides a central landing area, four individual offices together with a WC and shower room facilities. Externally, the property benefits from a large secure rear yard providing valuable off-street parking and loading facilities, together with two separate single storey garages/workshop units fitted with electric roller shutter access doors.

The property benefits from suspended ceilings with LED lighting, gas central heating, carpeting throughout the office accommodation and excellent natural light. This versatile premises would suit both owner occupiers and tenants seeking a prominently positioned commercial property with extensive parking and storage/workshop accommodation rarely available within this location.

Floor Area
Ground Floor Retail/Office – 72.73 sq. m. (782.85 sq. ft.)
First Floor Retail/Office – 75.17 sq. m. (809.12 sq. ft.)
Garages – 97.02 sq. m. (1,044.31 sq. ft.)
Net Internal – 244.92 sq. m. (2,636.28 sq. ft.)

Tenure
Leasehold – A new (FRI) full repairing and insuring lease is available, with a rent review at year 2, terms and conditions to be agreed. 

Rent
£17,500 per annum

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £9,000

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.