Ground floor open-plan retail unit. Net internal area 424 sq. ft. (39.4 sq. m.). Prime Front Street village centre location. Strong footfall and excellent visibility. Close public and on-street parking. Suitable for a variety of uses. Potential 0% business rates (subject to eligibility).

Rent £12,000 per annum
Ref I362

Location
The property is prominently situated at 29 Front Street, Whickham, in the heart of this well-established and affluent village centre. Front Street is Whickham’s principal retail and commercial thoroughfare, benefitting from strong footfall and excellent visibility.

The immediate area comprises a popular mix of independent retailers, cafés, restaurants, professional services, and local amenities, making it a vibrant and attractive trading location. The property also benefits from close proximity to public car parking and good on-street parking options. Whickham lies approximately 5 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne and enjoys excellent transport links, with easy access to the A1, A694, and surrounding areas including Gateshead, Low Fell, and Rowlands Gill. Regular bus services operate along Front Street, providing convenient connections to Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider region.

Description
The property comprises a ground floor mid-terrace retail unit of traditional sandstone construction beneath a flat roof. Internally, the accommodation is arranged to provide a predominantly open-plan retail area to the front, with ancillary/storage space, kitchen facilities, and a WC located to the rear. The unit is well presented throughout and ready for occupation.

The premises were most recently occupied as a boutique/tattoo studio and would be suitable for a variety of alternative retail, service, or professional uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The total internal floor area extends to approximately 39.4 sq. m. (424 sq. ft.).

Tenure
Leasehold – A new lease is available, terms and conditions to be agreed. 

Rent
£12,000 per annum.

Rateable Value
The 2025 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £10,250

As the RV is below £12,000, occupiers for whom this property forms their sole trading premises will not pay business rates. We advise to seek verification of the above from the Local Rating Authority.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through this office.