A WAVE of retail units just brimming with potential have gone on the market in and around Darlington town centre.
From a former Topman in a prime location to a cosy little store on Blackwellgate, a number of retail units have come up for either rent or to buy.
In what could be the perfect opportunity for start-up businesses, or even already established names, there are a number waiting to be filled.
We've scoured Zoopla to bring you some of the most recent premises to hit the market - and how much renting or buying one will cost.
This information is according to Zoopla and may include listings of businesses which have just been sold or rented in the past few days.
Neasham Road, Darlington
This former barber's shop on Neasham Road in the town centre has gone on the market with an annual rent of £5,200.
Marketed by Carver Commercial, the shop has been described as having shop fittings and equipment still in 'situ,' which can be negotiated directly with the tenant.
Blackwellgate, Darlington
This cosy little shop on Blackwellgate is up for rent and the landlord is asking for £6,000 per year.
Marketed again by Carver Commercial, it is in the "desirable" Imperial Quarter of the town and has an internal space of 160 sq ft.
Post House Wynd, Darlington
The former Health Warehouse retail unit on Post House Wynd is up for rent for £10,000 per year.
It is being sold by Thomas Stevenson, who have said the 1,087 sq ft retail unit will come unfurnished and ready to be personalised.
Skinnergate, Darlington
On the corner of Skinnergate and Blackwellgate, this unfurnished retail unit comprising of 923 sq ft is up for rent.
It's being marketed by Carver Commercial, who say the landlord is asking prospective tenants to pay £18,000 per year.
High Row, Darlington
This very small shop unit on High Row has been described as having a "prominent" frontage and located near some big high street names.
Marketed by Johnson Tucker LLP, the landlord of the ground floor retail unit is asking for £8,500 per year.
Northgate, Darlington
The former Topman which was housed in these Grade II listed premises on Northgate is for sale at £495,000, or rent at £39,500 per year.
Marketed by Reid Birkett, the premises features a ground floor sales floor and a first-floor area complete with a "usefully-sized" staff room.
Skinnergate, Darlington
This unit on Skinnergate is on the market with a guide price of £150,000 and is being sold by Naylors Gavin Black LLP.
The sale of the shop also comes complete with the freehold, which means the land the building is on is also yours to keep.
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