Marygate, Berwick-upon-tweed, TD15

DESCRIPTION

A Grade II listed three storey terraced building providing modern retail unit with single fronted display window and off-set timber framed glazed entrance door.

The building is of traditional construction with painted stucco rendered finish to the upper levels of the front elevation under a pitched roof clad in slate. Traditional features include a dentilled cornice above the fascia sign and four segmental headed arched sash and casement windows with painted keystones to the upper floor levels.

ACCOMMODATION

Internally, the primary retail space features a contemporary fit-out, highlighted by a suspended ceiling with recessed light fixtures. The first floor has been thoughtfully designed to offer ancillary storage, WCs, a kitchen/tea preparation area, and an office space.

LOCATION

The property is situated in a prominent position at the bottom of Marygate with a high level of footfall within the town centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the north of England, the settlement has a population of 13,170 according to the 2021 population census an increase of around 2.33% over that recorded at the 2001 Census (12,870). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is served by the A1 Trunk Road providing good access to the National Roads Network and the Mainline East Coast Railway Network with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (approximately forty-five miles each way) and London (approximately three and half hours).

Although a relatively small town, Berwick is regarded as the principal Market Town serving North Northumberland and the eastern Borders (a catchment of around 42,000) offering a full range of retail, leisure and financial services. The town also has a significant tourism sector which accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the

accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population within a ten-mile radius was recorded as 27,323 in 2019 with an average household income of £23,597 (Source: CoStar).

There are airports at both Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne providing domestic and international scheduled flights.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the north of England, the settlement has a population of 13,170 according to the 2021 population census an increase of around 2.33% over that recorded at the 2001 Census (12,870). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

Areas

Total 150.10 sq m / 1,615 sq ft

In Terms of Zone A - 55.84 sq m / 601 sq ft

RATEABLE VALUE

The current Rateable Value effective from 01-April-2023 is £14,250.

The current uniform business rate for small businesses for 2022/2023 is 0.49p to the pound.

The subjects are Grade II Listed so are understood to be exempt from Rates liabilities whilst vacant.

Rateable value/council tax information has been obtained from the Gov.uk website whilst believed to be correct, this information has not been verified.

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. There is a ceiling mounted Mitsubishi Air Conditioning unit to the main retail area.

EPC

C69

VIEWING

By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors

76 Overhaugh Street

Galashiels

TD1 1DP

Tel. 01896 751300

Fax. 01896 758883

E-mail: [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:

1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.

5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF