Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SX
Alnwick & Attractions-Alnwick is one of Northumberland's best-known historic market towns and provides an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday services. Its position close to the A1 makes the town accessible while retaining the character of a traditional Northumberland market centre. The town is also an established visitor destination, with Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden among its major attractions. Alnwick Castle describes its location as less than a mile from the A1 and within easy reach of the Northumberland coast and countryside. Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden are two major attractions close to the property, while the wider area provides access to Northumberland's renowned countryside, castles, historic villages and coastline. The town centre itself offers historic streets, independent shops and a strong visitor economy. The coast at Alnmouth is only a short drive away, with its attractive coastal village setting, sandy beach and estuary.
Tenure: Freehold The property is offered with vacant possession following relocation of the existing youth club, subject to the terms of sale and any existing occupational arrangements. Full title documentation, boundaries, rights of way, rights affecting the rear garden and any easements should be confirmed by the purchaser's solicitor. Prospective purchasers considering conversion, mixed use, holiday accommodation or alteration of the rear access should satisfy themselves as to all necessary planning, building regulation, highways and other statutory approvals before committing to purchase.
First Floor The first floor comprises two substantial reception rooms, currently a games room and activity room. Both offer generous proportions, natural light and traditional shuttered windows, providing adaptable accommodation for commercial use or potential conversion to residential living space, subject to the necessary consents. Outside, Terrace & Rear Access To the rear is a terrace and garden, with access towards a passageway adjoining the public car park. The garden is approximately 5 metres wide initially, narrowing into a wedge-shaped section from approximately 3.77 metres to a little over 3 metres. The adjoining public car park may offer potential to explore vehicular access and private parking, subject to local authority agreement and all necessary planning and highways consents.
The property is arranged over two floors, providing flexible accommodation currently configured for community and recreational use. The layout combines practical ancillary facilities at ground-floor level with two generous reception-style rooms above, together with useful outside space to the rear. Ground Floor The ground floor includes a chill-out room, currently arranged as an informal lounge with seating and recreational facilities, together with a separate office providing practical administrative or staff accommodation. Also at this level are a disabled WC with grab rails and wash-hand basin and a separate cloakroom WC. The existing arrangement provides a useful basis for continued commercial use or future reconfiguration, subject to any necessary consents.
The arrangement lends itself to a number of possibilities. One particularly interesting option, subject to consent, would be commercial accommodation on the ground floor with a self-contained residential apartment above, taking advantage of the larger first-floor reception rooms and access towards the garden. Alternatively, the building could potentially be converted wholly to residential or holiday accommodation, creating an unusual character property within central Alnwick. Continued commercial, office, leisure, creative or community occupation may also be possible. Purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding planning, building regulations, conservation/listed status, business rates, licensing and any restrictions affecting their intended use.
Alnwick is conveniently positioned just off the A1, providing road connections north towards Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh and south towards Newcastle and the wider national motorway network. Alnmouth railway station is approximately four miles from Alnwick and lies on the East Coast Main Line. Rail services provide connections towards Newcastle, London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley, although purchasers and visitors should check current timetables for direct services. Bus services also connect Alnwick with Newcastle and surrounding Northumberland communities. From Alnwick town there is also the Aln Valley Railway that offers steam train rides at weekends in the summer holidays towards Alnmouth.
For further information please contact our office direct on 0191 737 1154, or alternatively via email on commercial.ne@pattinson.co.uk. With regards to viewing the subject property, this is to be done strictly by appointment through Keith Pattinson Commercial Department, please contact us to arrange an internal inspection, or to register your interest.
Timescales
Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.
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Deposit
In order to secure the purchase a buyer will pay a deposit of 5%, subject to a minimum £4000 which contributes towards the overall purchase price of the property.
The deposit is non-refundable.
Buyer Fees
This property is sold subject to a non-refundable reservation fee of 2.5%+ VAT to a minimum of £3,000 + VAT (£3,600 inc VAT) This does not form part of the purchase price.
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