Summary - Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2PT DL1 2PT
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Profitable convenience business with residential upside for owner-operators.
Freehold off-licence with 3-bed flat above, total ~1,501 sq ft
Current weekly sales approx. £15,000–£16,000; hands-on potential
Vacant 3-bedroom flat — immediate rental or owner-occupation option
Double-shuttered corner shop; strong parade location and footfall
Offers over £550,000; stock sold separately at valuation
High local crime and very deprived area — security/insurance impacts
Very small plot; building likely needs refurbishment and maintenance
No flood risk; fast broadband but average mobile signal
A rare freehold opportunity in central Darlington: a double-fronted off-licence convenience store with a 3-bedroom flat above. The business currently trades with weekly sales of around £15,000–£16,000 under staff-managed operations; a hands-on owner-operator could unlock further turnover and margin. The property extends to approximately 1,501 sq ft and comes with a double shutter frontage and vacant residential accommodation, offering short-term rental or owner-occupier options.
The location is a busy residential parade with nearby convenience amenities, bus links and a mix of shops, which supports steady footfall. Practical strengths include freehold tenure, no flood risk, fast broadband and clear potential to increase sales with active management and merchandising improvements. Stock is excluded from the asking price and will be available at valuation.
Important considerations: the area records higher-than-average crime levels and is in a very deprived locality, factors that will affect operating costs, security requirements and insurance. The plot is very small and the building will benefit from a proactive maintenance and refurbishment programme to modernise the retail frontage and flat before re-letting or long-term occupation.
This property suits an investor or owner-operator seeking an income-generating freehold in a city location with immediate turnover and upside from operational improvements. Offers are invited over £550,000 (stock at valuation).
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