£9,620 pa

Retail premises to let

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£9,620 pa

(£2.08/sq. ft. pa)

Retail premises to let

Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery SR8

4,500 sq. ft

Available immediately

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Hope Wood Academy 0.1 miles
  • Easington Colliery Primary School 0.5 miles
  • Horden 1.8 miles
  • Seaham 3.4 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • A5 Hot Food Licence – suitable for takeaway or café operations
  • Can be divided into two separate units to suit occupier needs
  • Excellent visibility on busy Seaside Lane
  • Added protection and easy entry for staff/customers
  • Spacious 4,500 sq ft Layout – adaptable footprint for a wide range of commercial
  • Reduced Rent Incentive – landlord offering low rent to assist with refurbishment
  • Ideal for Retail, Hospitality or Fitness Use – flexible planning potential (STP)
  • Strong Local Footfall – surrounded by Co-op, Boots, and established independents
Office / retail space


Rent & Size

Rent: £800 per month (£185 per week)

Option to split: 2,500 sqft at £103.85 per week

Property Size: Approx. 4,500 sqft (418 sqm) – spacious, adaptable footprint

Transport & Parking

Well-served by local bus routes, with convenient on-street parking nearby for staff and customers, ensuring easy access to the unit.

Access

The property features a secure roller shutter at the entrance, complemented by two main front doors, providing flexible access options for both staff and customers, combining convenience with enhanced security.

Layout & Description

Large double-fronted unit on busy Seaside Lane

Flexible split options available

Office and staff facilities including W/C and kitchen

Requires refurbishment; landlord has reduced rent to support tenant works

A versatile commercial unit of approximately 4,500 sq ft (418 sqm), designed to support a wide range of business types:

Spacious open-plan area suitable for retail, office, or service-led operations

Prominent shop front providing excellent space for branding and display opportunities

On-street parking available nearby for staff and customers

Secure entrance with main door access, offering convenience and safety

Condition

The property is in poor condition and will require significant refurbishment to bring it up to a modern operational standard. The landlord has substantially reduced the rent and is open to reasonable tenant fit-out works under a licence-to-alter, giving new occupiers flexibility to tailor the space to their business needs.

Flexible Uses

Suitable for a wide range of Class e-type uses, including:

Retail or service-led shop front

Showroom with consultation space

Professional services office

Community or creative hub (STP)

Gym or fitness studio

Café or food-based business (A5 hot food licence available)

Medical or dental practice

Why It Appeals to Local/Small Businesses

Affordable and flexible, this unit on busy Seaside Lane offers excellent visibility, passing trade, and easy access for staff and customers. Ideal for local or small businesses looking to tailor a space to their brand and operations, with the potential to split the unit if required.

Location

Prominent position along Seaside Lane, surrounded by established local retailers including Co-operative Food and Boots, with strong footfall and excellent visibility in a busy mixed-use area.

Well-connected with good local bus routes to Peterlee and nearby villages, and convenient on-street parking for staff and customers, offering both accessibility and prominence.

Planning / Use

Historically used as a children’s soft play facility, the unit is suitable for a range of Class e-type uses, including retail, showroom, tuition/educational, community/charitable, wellness/consultation, and professional services, subject to consents. Prospective tenants should verify with the Local Planning Authority.

Business Rates

Current assessment: Shop & Premises: £14,750

Occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief (potentially up to 100%)

Verify liability with Durham County Council

Lease Terms

New Full Repairing & Insuring (Fri) lease, term by negotiation, with regular rent reviews

Rent: £802 per month (£185 per week), exclusive

Incentives may be considered subject to covenant, term, and tenant works

Deposit/guarantor may be required

Available for early occupation, subject to contract and agreed works

Legal Costs

Each party to bear their own legal costs. The ingoing tenant is responsible for the landlord’s reasonable legal costs in the grant of the lease.
VAT


All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Services & Compliance

Mains services are understood to be available. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the presence, capacity, and compliance for their intended use.

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