19 Front St 2,321 SF 83% Leased Retail Building Houghton Le Spring DH5 9PF £220,000 (£94.79/SF) 10.36% Net Initial Yield

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Planning (Ref: 20/02076/FUL) : With further development to the upper floors the rent can increase substantially and also the value of the property.
  • Ground floor commercial units
  • Centrally located with quick access to the A690

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are pleased to introduce to the market this excellent investment opportunity on the busy street of Hetton-Le-Hole. This substantial property is a mixed use building with three independent shops on the ground floor with their independent electric supply. There is also a storage unit rented separately to the rear of the property as can be seen on the attached floor plans. The first and second floor of the property benefits from lapsed planning permission to convert into 3x three bedroom apartments. The planning reference can be found below.

The property sits directly opposite Post Office, Tesco and Herron Food Store along with other high street brands and amenities. 

Property Overview:

Location: High street in Hetton-Le-Hole town centre, spread over three floors with prominent views of the town centre.

Accessibility: Centrally located with quick access to the A690, providing direct routes to Sunderland, Durham, and the A1(M). Approximately 25 minutes to Newcastle and Darlington. Local amenities, including supermarkets, petrol stations, and essential shops, are all within walking distance.

Planning (Ref: 20/02076/FUL) : With further development to the upper floors the rent can increase substantially and also the value of the property.

Current Commercial Units Rental Income:

The ground floor commercial units currently generate a combined monthly rental income of £1,900 broken down as follows:

Retail Shops (3 units): £1,600 per month combined

Rear Storage Unit: £300 per month

For viewings please contact our office to speak to a member of our team. 


PROPERTY FACTS

Sale Type
Investment
Property Type
Retail
Tenure
Freehold
Property Subtype
Storefront
Building Size
2,321 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built
1920
Price
£220,000
Price Per SF
£94.79
Net Initial Yield
10.36%
NOI
£22,800
Percent Leased
83%
Tenancy
Multiple
Number of Floors
2
Building FAR
0.85
Lot Size
0.06 AC
Parking
2 Spaces (0.86 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
37 ft on Front Street

AMENITIES

  • Corner Lot
  • EPC - D
  • Storage Space

SPACE AVAILABILITY

  • SPACE
  • SIZE
  • SPACE USE
  • POSITION
  • AVAILABLE
  • Ground
  • 389 SF
  • Retail
  • End Cap
  • Now

The property is available to rent from immediate effect. The property used to be a sunbed shop and is fully equipped to be reopened as a sunbed shop. Currently, it is used as storage on a short-term let but the existing structure and cubicles for sunbeds remain intact and functional. The property provides good floor space and is located in a prime location and has good visibility and footfall from local residents. The property also qualifies from small business rates relief. The property could be used as a sunbed shop, beauty salon, hairdressers, nail bar, convenience store or any other similar retail businesses. Please contact our office for further details.

Space Size Space Use Position Available
Ground 389 SF Retail End Cap Now

Ground

Size
389 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
End Cap
Available
Now
  • Listing ID: 35312668

  • Date on Market: 31/03/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 19 Front St, Houghton Le Spring DH5 9PF