Units H1 & H2, Morton Park, Darlington

  • Warehouse GIA: 7,941 SQ FT (738 SQ M)
  • To Let
  • Leasehold
  • £36,090 per annum
  • Units H1 & H2, Morton Park, Darlington

MODERN WAREHOUSE FITTED AS A COLD STORE WITH FREEZER & CHILLER SECTION

GIA: 7,941 SQ FT (738 SQ M)

EXISTING COLD STORE / FOOD DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE

AVAILABLE BY WAY OF AN ASSIGNMENT

TWO INTERCONNECTING UNITS

POPULAR INDUSTRIAL LOCATION ADJACENT TO YARM ROAD & WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE A1

AVAILABLE FOR OCCUPATION JULY 2025

SAT NAV: DL1 4PJ

 

LOCATION

Morton Park Way is a popular location adjacent to the new eastern corridor relief road east of Darlington town centre, adjacent to the A66, but also the A1 to the west, approximately 2 miles from Darlington town centre.
 
The unit is situated on a popular industrial estate to the rear of B&Q and Morrisons.
 

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises two adjoining units constructed of a steel portal frame with a combination of brick / brick and metal profile cladding elevations. Access to both units is via electrically operated sectional overhead door.
 
The left hand unit incorporates two-storey offices with an administrative area on the ground floor, incorporating a kitchen, ladies and gents WC, with a boardroom on the first floor incorporating two additional offices and a kitchen. The offices are centrally heated from a gas fired boiler via radiators and carpeted throughout.
 
Externally, both units have a substantial surfaced car park / loading area.
 
There are independent freezer / chiller units in both units providing 160 pallet spaces for frozen food and 8 pallet spaces for chilled food.
 

ACCOMMODATION

Unit H1
Warehouse 277 SQ M  2,981 SQ FT 
Ground Floor Offices 149 SQ M  1,603 SQ FT 
First Floor Offices 73 SQ M  785 SQ FT
Unit H2
Warehouse 239 SQ M  2,572 SQ FT
Total 738 SQ M  7,941 SQ FT 
 
Measurements are quoted on a Gross Internal Area basis in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice. All parties are advised to carry out their own measurements.
 

TENURE

The property is currently occupied under a lease expiring the 27th July 2026 within the Landlord and Tenant Act.
 
The Passing Rent is £36,090 per annum exclusive.
 

TERMS OF DISPOSAL

The current Tenant is looking to assign the lease to an operator in the frozen food / chilled business, who if their covenant is acceptable would be able to negotiate a new lease with the current Landlord.
 

BUSINESS RATES

Unit H1
Local Authority: Huntingdon
Description: Workshop & Premises
Rateable Value: £23,000
 
Unit H2
Local Authority: Huntingdon
Description: Workshop & Premises
Rateable Value: £12,750
 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Unit H1
A new EPC is being obtained.
 
Unit H2
The property has an EPC Rating of D (84), to expire 18th April 2027.
 

PLANNING

From enquiries made of the Local Authority we understand that the property has established use for B8 (Storage and Distribution) but the lease also allows Class B1 (Light Industrial).
 
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Authority in respect of their proposed use.
 

VAT

All sums are quoted exclusive of VAT, if applicable.
 

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML)

Any offers accepted will be subject to completing AML checks.
 

LEGAL COSTS

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs in the assignment, with the current Tenant being responsible for the Landlords costs.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only with the sole agent Geo Hallam & Sons:

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Property Particulars

MISREPRESENTATION ACT: Geo Hallam & Sons for themselves and for the Vendors or lessors 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 or lessees and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
  • 2) All descriptions, dimensions, references to conditions and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to correctness of each of them.
  • 3) No person in the employment of Geo Hallam & Sons has any authority to give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.