Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14
Description
The property is prominently located in the heart of Bishop Auckland situiated on the historic Fore Bondgate which is a prime shopping area and is home to a number of local independent retailers.
This commercial property encompasses three floors, each offering useful spaces that can serve a variety of purposes.
The lower ground floor comes equipped with a fully fitted cellar. Additionally, it houses both male and female restroom facilities as well as a convenient storage room. Stepping up to the ground floor, you are greeted by two entrance points, one at the front and one at the rear.
The initial entrance leads into a spacious area designed for entertainment, including a large dance floor and comfortable seating areas. The layout then transitions to an equally substantial bar and seating area, complete with a back entrance and facilities designed for disabled guests.
The top floor contains a newley fitted commercial kitchen space.
The building is outfitted with both heating and air conditioning. For those concerned with energy efficiency, the property hosts triple-glazed windows. Utilities include gas and electricity, but please note that tenants will need to arrange to have these utilities registered in their name.
The property's previous status was a licensed bar with operating hours from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. from Monday to Thursday. Expansion of trading occurred every Friday and Saturday, extending the business hours until 1 a.m. Sundays maintained the weekday hours of operation, exempting bank holidays.
The Town is undergoing positive change with a reported £30m private investment in Bishop Auckland Castle, The Auckland Project and the growing internationally acclaimed Kynren production attracting over 8,000 visitors to the town every weekend during peak season.
Material Information
Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – N/A (commercial) Tenure – Freehold Property Type – Terraced Property Construction – Standard Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Mains gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – EE: OK, Three: good, 02: good, Vodafone: OK Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Basic: 16mb, Superfast: 47mb Rights & Easements – To be confirmed during the conveyancing process Flood risk – Very low Coastal Erosion – Not applicable Protected Trees – No Conservation area – No Planning Permission – No planning applications Accessibility – No accessibility features Mining Area – Situated in a former mining area Selective License Area – No
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- 2026-01-29
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Ryan James Estate Agents, Bishop Auckland
136 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EH
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