A popular County Durham ice cream shop is up for sale for £115,000 as its owner looks to retire.

Mary's Ice Cream Parlour, located in Church Street, Crook, is on the market under estate agent Pattinsons who noted that the business is "extremely popular within the local community".

While the freehold sale is up for grabs, there's an opportunity to purchase all fixtures and fittings to continue the current trade, though this would be a separate negotiation. The owner is selling the parlour due to retirement.

A three-storey mixed-use property, it includes a ground floor retail unit, a residential apartment above, and a yard equipped with a garage.

The ground floor retail unit, currently serving as the ice cream and dessert shop, occupies about 592 sq ft.

The first floor housing, including a bathroom and kitchen, covers approximately 560 sq ft.

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An additional space is also available on the third floor, accessed via a fixed staircase.

The rear yard, inclusive of the garage, is approximately 344 sq ft.

Once operating as a hair salon, the store is suitable for various uses subject to planning permission.

Past its prime trading location with a view of the church, the property is nestled among licensed premises, restaurants, independent traders, and estate agents.

Located around seven miles south west of Durham and 25 miles south of Newcastle, Crook is primarily a residential area with established transport links, including the A1.

The property's rateable value is £4,750 as of April 1, 2023, according to the Valuation Office Agency.