Freehold Former Bank Opportunity with Immediate Asset Management Opportunities
Vacant former bank building with adjoining vacant retail unit
Approx. 597.86 sq. m. (6,435 sq. ft.) arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors
Upper floors offer potential for residential conversion (subject to existing restrictive covenants and planning)
Approx. 300 meters from Middleton Grange Shopping Centre
Nearby occupiers include Barclays, Lloyds Bank, Domino's, Morrisons and a range of local businesses
Not elected for VAT
Lot 37
Auction 29th October 2026
Vacant Possession
Status Available
Guide* £135,000
Sector Retail, High Street Retail, Bank, Development
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf of NatWest Bank
Property Information
Location
Miles
7 miles north of Middlesbrough, 17 miles south-east of Durham, 17 miles south of Sunderland, 20 miles north-east of Darlington
Roads
A19, A179, A689
Rail
Hartlepool Railway Station
Air
Teesside International Airport, Newcastle International Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on York Road, a busy arterial route within a well established retail thoroughfare, approximately 0.5 miles west of Hartlepool town centre. The property also benefits from being within walking distance to Middleton Grange Shopping Centre and Hartlepool Railway Station. Nearby occupiers include Barclays, Lloyds Bank, Domino's, Morrisons and a range of local businesses.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
7 miles north of Middlesbrough, 17 miles south-east of Durham, 17 miles south of Sunderland, 20 miles north-east of Darlington
Roads
A19, A179, A689
Rail
Hartlepool Railway Station
Air
Teesside International Airport, Newcastle International Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on York Road, a busy arterial route within a well established retail thoroughfare, approximately 0.5 miles west of Hartlepool town centre. The property also benefits from being within walking distance to Middleton Grange Shopping Centre and Hartlepool Railway Station. Nearby occupiers include Barclays, Lloyds Bank, Domino's, Morrisons and a range of local businesses.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a former bank building (150-154 York Road) together with an adjoining vacant retail unit (156) and vacant former offices at 156 (first and second floors), with a floor area of approximately 597.86 sq. m. (6,435 sq. ft.) arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors.
VAT
Not Elected for VAT
Note
This sale is conditional and is subject to confirmation by the Seller. Please see further details within the Special Conditions of Sale.
EPC
Band E (Branch), D (Retail), F (Office)
Description
The property comprises a former bank building (150-154 York Road) together with an adjoining vacant retail unit (156) and vacant former offices at 156 (first and second floors), with a floor area of approximately 597.86 sq. m. (6,435 sq. ft.) arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors.
VAT
Not Elected for VAT
Note
This sale is conditional and is subject to confirmation by the Seller. Please see further details within the Special Conditions of Sale.
EPC
Band E (Branch), D (Retail), F (Office)
Tenancy & Accommodation
Address
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq. m.
Floor Areas Approx sq. ft.
Possession
150, 152, 154 York Road
Basement Ground First Second
Ancillary Former Bank/Ancillary Ancillary Ancillary
52.58 280.42 115.96 51.00
(566) (3,018) (1,248) (549)
VACANT
156, York Road
Ground First Second
Ancillary Office Office
11.50 50.00 36.40
(124) (538) (392)
VACANT
Total
597.86
(6,435)
N.B. The floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).
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