A Darlington town centre building which is the site of the former Mrs Palmer's Pantry business has been put on the market for £325,000.

The Bakehouse Hill property, listed by Feather Smailes Scales Commercial, is a freehold commercial site spanning four floors.

The estate agents describe the building as offering two ground floor retail units and office accommodation on the upper floors.

They suggest the space also offers a development opportunity, as the upper floors already benefit from a dedicated entrance.

A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of the property into two retail shops with five apartments on the upper floors.

Feather Smailes Scales Commercial recommend an early viewing to appreciate the full potential the building offers.

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The property is being sold freehold, with vacant possession upon completion and the Uniform Business Rate for 2024/25 is 0.546.

Small business rate relief may be available to some occupiers, but interested parties are advised to direct their queries to Darlington Borough Council for any rates-related matters.

The property is not elected for VAT.

Estate agents state that unless expressly mentioned, all parties will be responsible for their own legal costs in connection with the transaction.

They also recommend that interested parties make their own enquiries with the local planning authority in respect of planning proposals if any change of use is envisaged.

Feather Smailes Scales Commercial can be contacted to arrange a viewing of the property.

Estate agents emphasise the potential the building has for various development schemes, subject to planning.