Hide Hill, Berwick-upon-tweed, TD15

BRIEF RESUME

Prominent Position

Flexible Accommodation

Modern Fit Out

Good Transport Links

DESCRIPTION

14 – 16 Hide Hill is of traditional construction with rendered external finish to the front elevation. It is understood that the pitched roof coverings have been renewed with modern ‘slate effect’ tiles which are presumed to be of a cement specification.

Internally the ground floor has been sub-divided to form two separate self-contained units with a smaller single fronted unit to the south. Internally the units are lined out. The main unit is fitted with a suspended ceiling. There is an interesting double height domed ceiling above the suspended ceiling to the rear area.

ACCOMMODATION

14 Hide Hill:

Ground Floor Unit: single fronted retail area; north lobby to female/accessible wc’ gents wcs; staff area; staff wc, storeroom.

Basement: Lobby off ground floor with fire exit to entrance to flats, stairs to lower landing. Large open plan basement with supporting columns with two separate storage areas.

16 Hide Hill:

Self-contained retail unit with small tea preparation area / lobby, wc with low flush unit and wash hand basin.

LOCATION

The property is situated in a prominent position at the top of Hide Hill with a high level of footfall within the town centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the north of England, the settlement has a population of 13,170 according to the 2021 population census an increase of around 2.33% over that recorded at the 2001 Census (12,870). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is served by the A1 Trunk Road providing good access to the National Roads Network and the Mainline East Coast Railway Network with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (approximately forty-five miles each way) and London (approximately three and half hours).

Although a relatively small town, Berwick is regarded as the principal Market Town serving North Northumberland and the eastern Borders (a catchment of around 42,000) offering a full range of retail, leisure and financial services. The town also has a significant tourism sector which accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population within a ten-mile radius was recorded as 27,323 in 2019 with an average household income of £23,597 (Source: CoStar).

There are airports at both Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne providing domestic and international scheduled flights.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the north of England, the settlement has a population of 13,170 according to the 2021 population census an increase of around 2.33% over that recorded at the 2001 Census (12,870). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

AREAS

The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to the following approximate areas:

14 Hide Hill:

Ground Floor NIA - 167.46 sq m / 1,802 sq ft

Basement NIA: 233.35 sq m / 2,511 sq ft

16 Hide Hill:

Ground Floor NIA: 34.19 sq m / 368 sq ft

E & oe measurements of the main building taken with a laser measure.

RATEABLE VALUE

The subjects are assessed to the following Rateable Values effective from 01-April-2023:

14 Hide Hill: £15,750 16 Hide Hill: £6,900

Rateable value information has been obtained from the Government website. Whilst believed to be correct, this information has not been independently verified.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

EPC 14 Hide Hill: C53 16 Hide Hill: D88

VIEWING

By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors

76 Overhaugh Street

Galashiels

TD1 1DP

Tel. 01896 751300

Fax. 01896 758883

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor 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 and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.

5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF