Summary - Otterburn Mill Shop & Cafe, Redeview,
Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1JT NE19 1JT
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (out of town)
Large freehold retail and café site with land and renewable income potential.
Freehold Grade II listed mill with c.17,729 sq ft total floorspace
Includes 100-seat café with commercial kitchen and recent equipment (2022)
About 14.1 acres of land including grazing; huge plot with development scope
Biomass boiler in place generating subsidy income via Renewable Heat Incentive
Highly visible A696 location near Northumberland National Park, strong tourism
Listed status — consent required for alterations; will complicate conversions
Mill leat has historic flooding; flood protection measures are present
Broadband speeds slow; mobile signal excellent
A rare freehold opportunity: Otterburn Mill is a substantial Grade II listed former mill, retail outlet and 100-seat café, set on about 14.1 acres including grazing land. The complex extends to c.17,729 sq ft across the main building, retail shed and outbuildings, and comes with commercial kitchen equipment and fixtures included. The site is highly visible on the A696 to Scotland and sits on the edge of Northumberland National Park, offering strong tourism and passing-trade potential.
The property generates notable renewable-income potential via an on-site biomass boiler and associated subsidy payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. It previously traded as a well-known retail/café/museum destination with trading history and recent investment in café equipment (2022), so a new owner could reopen quickly. Planning permission exists for an additional retail bay, and a range of alternative uses (retail, restaurant, garden centre, leisure or holiday accommodation) may be possible subject to Listed Building and planning consents.
Buyers should note material constraints: the building’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and add complexity to conversions or extensions. The mill leat runs through the site and historically caused flooding; flood protection measures are in place but this remains a consideration. Broadband speeds are slow and conversion to residential or other uses will require Listed Building consent and planning permission. The business has closed on retirement, and there are no staff to transfer, although some former staff may be willing to return.
Overall this is a strong opportunity for an investor, operator or owner-occupier seeking a high-profile countryside destination with significant floorspace, land and renewable-income potential — provided they are prepared to manage listed-building constraints and site-specific issues such as historic flood risk and limited broadband connectivity.
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