For sale via secure sale online bidding - terms and conditions apply.

38 Blackwellgate is a part-let, modernised mixed-use property comprising a ground floor retail unit, first-floor office accommodation, and a three-bedroom flat to the rear,
offering an attractive investment opportunity. The property benefits from external storage and secure rear vehicular access, with up to 10 on-site parking spaces
available. In addition, the rear of the building offers potential for the creation of an additional commercial unit, STP.
The ground-floor retail unit benefits from a prominent shopfront with ancillary storage to the rear. The first-floor office accommodation comprises six private offices,
complemented by open space suitable for a reception or waiting area, a shared kitchen, and well-appointed male and female WC facilities, including a shower.
The ground-floor retail unit is occupied by F.r.i.e.n.d.s Convenience Store, producing a passing rent of £24,000 per annum.
The first-floor office accommodation is let to Camperdown Financial (Scotland) Ltd, generating a passing rent of £18,000 per annum.
The three-bedroom flat to the rear of the building produces a passing rent of £12,000 per annum

This building is prominently located on Blackwell Gate, within Darlington’s well established mixed-use area and principal town centre retail district. The surrounding area offers a diverse range of amenities, including a strong selection of independent retailers, the Cornmill Shopping Centre and House of Fraser. A variety of cafés, restaurants and public houses are located immediately opposite and nearby, including Uno Momento, all within easy walking distance.
The property benefits from excellent public transport connections, with multiple bus services serving the town and surrounding areas. Darlington Train Station provides mainline rail services, offering direct connections to London, York, Leeds and Newcastle

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This building is prominently located on Blackwell Gate, within Darlington’s well established mixed-use area and principal town centre retail district. The surrounding area offers a diverse range of amenities, including a strong selection of independent retailers, the Cornmill Shopping Centre and House of Fraser. A variety of cafés, restaurants and public houses are located immediately opposite and nearby, including Uno Momento, all within easy walking distance. The property benefits from excellent public transport connections, with multiple bus services serving the town and surrounding areas. Darlington Train Station provides mainline rail services, offering direct connections to London, York, Leeds and Newcastle

Accommodation
Ground - Retail Shop - 883sqft - 82.03sqm - Occupied Ground - Rear Storage - 592sqft - 55sqm - Occupied Ground - Unit 1 (Rear) - 393sqft - 36.51sqm - Available 1st - Offices with Staff Facilities - 1,442sqft - 133.97sqm - Occupied 1st - Three-Bedroom Flat 883sqft - 82.03sqm - Occupied Outdoor - Parking for up to 10 Spaces - 2,670sqft - 248.05sqm - Occupied Total 6,863 637.59

Rental Amounts
Ground Floor retail (F.r.i.e.n.d.s) - £24,000 per annum. First Floor office (Camperdown Financial) - £18,000 per annum Three - bed flat - £12,000 per annum. Additional ground floor rear unit currently vacant. 10-space parking mainly occupied by the tenants of the above.

Tenure
Freehold. Title number DU99462.

EPC
38 Blackwellgate - Rating B Office 1, 38 Blackwellgate -Rating B Full reports available upon request

Auctioneers Additional Comments
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Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts, the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (Subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.

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