Queens Head, Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BJ | Property for sale | Savills
0.46 Ac(0.18 Ha)
Offers in the region of £250,000

Queens HeadFront Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BJ

  • Freehold
Leisure
0.46 Ac (0.18 Ha)

Key features

  • Town centre location
  • Prime pitch for retail/ leisure
  • Character Property
  • Extensive accommodation arranged over four floors
  • Car park for approximately 15 vehicles
  • Site area extending to 0.456 acres
  • Suitable for a variety of alternative uses subject to planning

Freehold detached pub for sale.

About this property

  • Description
    The Property comprises a predominantly three-storey (above basement) detached building of traditional brick construction with painted elevations to the front and side beneath a multi pitched tile roof with two storey and single storey extensions to the rear. Externally, to the rear, is a trade patio with covered smoking solution and customer car park with parking for approximately 15 vehicles. The total site area extends to 0.46 acres (0.18 hectares).

    Accommodation
    Internally, accommodation is provided at basement, ground, first and second floors. The primary trading accommodation is located to the ground floor comprising an open plan U-shaped trading area with central bar servery.
    Ancillary trade accommodation includes a trade kitchen, located to the side, and to the rear are customer WCs and a beer cellar. Ancillary living accommodation is located to the first and second floors. There is a manager’s office, staff room, office, boiler room and laundry located to the first floor.
    The ground floor built area extends to 4,278 sq ft.

    Tenure
    Freehold with vacant possession.

    Guide Price
    We are seeking offers in the region of £250,000 for the freehold interest.

    Rating
    The subject Property is listed in the 2023 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £29,000.

    Planning
    We understand the Property benefits from Sui Generis Use Class. The Property is Grade II listed and is within the Chester le Street Conservation Area.

    The Business
    The Property is currently closed for trade.

    Energy Performance Certificate
    The Property does not have an EPC due to the Listed status.

    VAT & Stamp Duty Land Tax
    Figures stated are exclusive of VAT (if applicable). VAT and SDLT may be applicable at the prevailing rate.

    Legal Costs
    Each party to be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction.

    Money Laundering
    Money Laundering Regulations may require Savills to conduct checks upon all purchasers. Prospective purchasers may need to provide proof of identity and residence.

    Viewing
    All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Savills

Local information

  • The Queens Head is situated in a prominent position in Chester le Street town centre, adjoining Front Street, the primary retail/ leisure pitch and main thoroughfare through the town. Chester le Street is a market town in County Durham located approximately 6.8 miles north of Durham, 10.5 miles south of Newcastle and 12 miles south west of Sunderland. The Property is set back from Front Street with a small, pedestrian market square to the front elevation. The immediate surrounds comprise predominantly retail and leisure occupiers. To the north of the site is St Cuthbert’s Walk Shopping Centre, hosting Morrisons, and to the rear Wilko and Osborne Road Car Park.

Energy performance

EPC exempt - Listed building