Summary - Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland DL14 7HD
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Two-storey retail unit with yard and conversion potential — ideal for investor or owner-occupier prepared to refurbish.
Freehold 2-storey mid-terrace shop with ancillary first-floor room
This mid-terrace, two-storey property sits on Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland’s pedestrianised high street, offering a full-width display window and a bright main retail area. The ground floor includes an office and two WCs; the first floor provides a kitchen and a sizable room that could function as ancillary accommodation or be converted to a one-bedroom flat subject to consent. The plot includes an enclosed rear yard with gated access and is offered freehold (approx. 490 sq ft).
The location brings genuine footfall from a busy town centre with a mix of retail, cafes and visitor attractions nearby — useful for retail, service use or short-term lets once refurbished. Mobile signal is excellent and local broadband is average; the property benefits from proximity to town-centre amenities and events that draw extra visitors seasonally.
Condition is poor and the building requires full refurbishment: internal finishes, flooring, services and yard surfacing need attention. The upper room has limited natural light and lower-than-average ceiling heights; conversion to separate residential use will be subject to planning and building regulations. The immediate area has high crime levels and wider area deprivation, which buyers should factor into operating or letting strategies.
Best suited to an investor or an owner-occupier prepared to renovate and re-let, occupy or convert. The freehold tenure and compact footprint provide a straightforward acquisition for someone targeting town-centre retail with ancillary living or redevelopment potential.
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