TO LET - OFFICEPotential for alternative uses, subject to planning (eg. Restaurant)

BLACKMOOR COURT, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, DH1 5ER

• Net internal area: 56.14 - 429.23 sq m (604 - 4,621 sq ft) • Gross internal area: 103.82 - 554.80 sq m (1,118 - 5,973 sq ft)• Adjacent to New College Durham, close to University        

Hospital of North Durham and retail/leisure facilities• Abundance of car parking available• Quoting rental: £11.00 per sq ft per annum• Potential for alternative uses, subject to planning

BLACKMOOR COURT, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, DH1 5ER

 

LOCATION

The subject premises are located in a prominent position, 2 miles tothe north of Durham City Centre, on the corner of where DurhamMoor meets Dryburn Road (B6532).

The property is situated adjacent to New College Durham, it is withinclose proximity to University Hospital of North Durham and benefitsfrom various retailers and eateries within walking distance atFramwellgate Moor, Front Street.

Transport routes are good with the A691 and A167 350m from theoffice premises, linking the property to Durham City Centre and theA1(M), 4 miles to the east, via the A690, or at Chester-le-Street onthe A167 to the north.

DESCRIPTION

Single storey property of brick construction providing officeaccommodation, ancillary storage and WC facilities.  Theaccommodation provides fully carpeted floors, suspended ceilingswith part florescent strip lighting and part inset lighting and 3compartment (data, power and telecom) perimeter trunking.  Thebuilding is fully alarmed. The accommodation is ready to occupy as awhole or in part.  Each Suite is self contained.

There is a large car park to the front and an additional parking area tothe rear for up to approximately 35 cars.

ACCOMMODATION

The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Codeof Measuring Practice and provides the following approximate netinternal floor areas:

Accommodation Sq m Sq ftSuite 1  56.14 604Suite 2 168.50 1,814Suite 3 119.54 1,287Suite 4 85.05 916Total 429.23 4,621

The gross internal area of the whole building equates toapproximately 5,973 sq ft (554.80 sq m).

Floor plans are available via written request.

TERMS

Available by way of a new effectively full repairing and insuring lease. Length and terms of lease negotiable.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal costs arising out of the transaction.

   

RENT QUOTING

Suite 1: £6,650 per annum, exclusive

Suite 2: £19,950 per annum, exclusive

Suite 3: £14,150 per annum, exclusive

Suite 4: £10,100 per annum, exclusive

Whole Building: £50,000 per annum, exclusive

Rent for alternative uses negotiable.

USE

The property is currently used as office under Use Class B1(a) of theTown and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.

The property has potential to be used for alternative uses, such asRestaurant (A3), subject to the necessary planning and otherstatutory consents being granted.  Rent for alternative usesnegotiable.

SERVICE CHARGE

If occupied in part, the tenants shall pay a fair proportion of theservice charge for the maintenance of common parts.  

For further information contact the agents.

VAT

All prices, premiums, rents and other outgoings are quoted exclusiveof VAT at the prevailing rate.

BUSINESS RATES

The property is entered into the draft 2017 rating list at a rateablevalue of £36,250.

If occupied in part the rates are to be separately re-assessed. 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)

The property has been rated within Band D (87).  

A copy of the EPC is available on request. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment with sole agents: 

Lewis J Smith, Ashley Smith Chartered Surveyors, Oakmere,Belmont Business Park, Durham DH1 1TW, telephone: 0191 3842733.

ljs@ashleysmith.co.uk / info@ashleysmith.co.uk

18th January 2017

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWINGSUBJECT TO CONTRACT

These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Ashley Smith Chartered Surveyors in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or itsvalue. Neither Ashley Smith Chartered surveyors nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).

The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only.

Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properlydealt with and that all information is correct.

The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

The Vendor does not make or give, and neither Ashley Smith Chartered Surveyors nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give, any respresentation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Ashley Smith Chartered Surveyors.