Summary - 1b, tenters street, bishop auckland DL14 7AB
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Turnkey café with flat conversion potential in Bishop Auckland town centre..
- 1,000 sqft freehold commercial corner building, brick construction
- Former café: seating for 48, fitted kitchen, counter, toilets
- Fixtures and fittings included; ready for immediate reopening
- Potential to convert first-floor to 2-bed flat (subject to consents)
- Zero business rates presently, aiding short-term cashflow
- Very high local crime rate; consider security measures
- Very slow broadband speeds could limit some business uses
- Located in deprived town-centre area despite strong footfall events
A substantial 1,000 sqft freehold commercial corner building in the heart of Bishop Auckland, previously run as a profitable café with seating for 48 and all fixtures and fittings included. The ground floor layout is bright, open-plan and ready to trade, with food prep rooms, storage and customer toilets already in place — a turnkey opportunity for an operator or investor seeking immediate income.
The first floor has been used as office space and offers clear potential to create a self-contained two-bedroom flat (subject to planning consent), adding rental or owner-occupier flexibility. The property sits on a busy town-centre pitch close to amenities and visitor attractions that drive footfall, which supports hospitality trading and short-term lettings tied to events and tourism.
Important considerations: the area is classified as deprived with very high local crime rates and very slow broadband speeds, which may affect some occupiers and certain leisure or remote-working uses. Any residential conversion will require the relevant consents. Despite these issues, the building is brick-constructed, well-maintained and offered freehold with zero business rates, which improves short-term cashflow for a new owner.
This opportunity suits investors or operators looking for an established, centrally located trading unit with upside from conversion or continued café trade. Buyers should factor in local social challenges and the planning process when assessing long-term plans.
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