Retail in DH6

Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill, Durham, Durham, DH6 3JQ

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Tenure: Freehold

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Starting bid£35,000

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Key Information

Parking: On Street

Property features

No chain
Freehold Title
Suitable for a Variety of Uses
Excellent Transport Links
Close to Local Amenities
Potential Rent £950pcm

Retail in DH6

Retail Commercial Property for Sale – Prime High Street Location

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-presented retail commercial property with potential for mixed-use development. Ideally located in the busy centre of Wheatley Hill, Durham, this property represents a fantastic investment opportunity for discerning buyers.

The ground floor comprises a front-facing retail unit that is ready to trade and well fitted out. The premises are suitable for a wide range of retail businesses and were most recently used as an optician’s practice. To the rear of the ground floor there is a kitchenette and WC.

The ground-floor retail premises have an estimated rental potential of approximately £500 per calendar month.

The first floor offers excellent potential for residential conversion (subject to the necessary planning permissions). This space could be converted into a one- or two-bedroom flat, or alternatively used for additional storage.

Externally, the property benefits from a secure enclosed rear courtyard.

Further enhancing its appeal, the property occupies a prominent High Street position with strong and consistent footfall, making it highly attractive for retail use.

Situated in Wheatley Hill, a well-established community within County Durham, the area benefits from a thriving local population and convenient access to nearby towns. Durham itself is a historic city with a growing economy, adding to the long-term investment potential.

This property is ideal for investors seeking a solid commercial investment or buyers looking to expand their business portfolio.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential this property offers.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Pattinson Estate Agents.

Rateable Value

The adopted rateable values from 1 April 2026 - £2,450. Sourced from VOA

Location

The subject premises lies on Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill. The B1279 which is main road in and out of Wheatley Hill. The premises lies 16.3 miles South West of Sunderland City Centre and 19.5 miles North of Middlesbrough Town Centre.

Tenure

Title number DU264099 - Freehold

Accommodation

Ground floor Retail unit: Front retail room - 140 sq ft Rear retail room - 100 sq ft Back staff area -105 sq ft W/c - 22 sq ft Hallway 1 - 37 sq ft Hallway 2 - 36 sq ft Upper floor: Rear room - 104 sq ft Middle Room - 116 sq ft Front Room - 182 sq ft Landing - 67 sq ft

EPC

Available upon request.

Additional Information

For further information please contact our office direct on 0191 737 1154, or alternatively via e-mail on commercial@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.

Open map Street view

This property is being sold subject to unconditional reservation fee auction terms and conditions.

Timescales

Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.

Legal Pack

A legal pack is available to download. Special conditions may apply.

We strongly recommend buyers familiarise themselves with the legal pack prior to bidding.

Deposit

In order to secure the purchase a buyer will pay a deposit of 5% 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 5% + VAT to a minimum of £6,000 + VAT (£7,200 inc VAT) This does not form part of the purchase price.

A reservation fee is payable by the buyer where a seller has opted to sell with no fees. As a result, a lower reserve price is usually agreed on lots where a reservation fee is applicable.

More Information

For more information call our auction experts on 0191 206 9335 or email auctions@pattinson.co.uk

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