CONTACT Peter Nicholas FOR SALE/MAY LET 07879 487646 | [email protected] Motor Dealership rapleys.com Former Ford Dealership, 8 Newcastle Road, 0370 777 6292 , SR5 1JQ

Modern purpose built dealership Prominent roadside location 2,528.33 sq m (27,215 sq ft) on 0.89 hectares (2.22 acres) Extensive vehicle parking Suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents CONTACT Peter Nicholas FOR SALE/MAY LET 07879 487646 | [email protected] Motor Dealership rapleys.com Former Ford Dealership, 8 Newcastle Road, 0370 777 6292 Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1JQ

Location There are two separate detached buildings to the rear of the site providing a valeting and The city of Sunderland has a population of 290,000 and is situated at the mouth of the PDI facility, together with an enclosed roll over car wash. River Wear, 12 miles northeast of Durham and 11 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne, and has a strong shipping and manufacturing history including the automotive The majority of external areas are laid to tarmacadam, with the exception of a small block industry. paving area to the perimeter of the showroom, and provide for well over 200 parking and display spaces. The property is situated to the east side of the A1018 Newcastle Road, south of the junction with Wetherall Close, only 1 mile north of Sunderland city centre. The A19 Sunderland Bypass is 3 miles to the west, via the A1231 Wessington Way, which in turn provides access to the A1(M), A184 and A690. The property is located in the heart of retail and automotive representation, and in particular to the north is Wearside Audi, whilst immediately to the south is Lancaster Toyota dealership.

To the south of the Toyota dealership is the metro station, beyond which is a large Tesco superstore and retail park to include Benson for Beds, Poundland, B&M and Sports Direct, together with a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant and Kwik Fit tyre and exhaust depot. Description The property comprises of a modern purpose built motor dealership facility, together with a separate valeting and car wash building to the rear. The dealership was constructed in 2013 and is of steel frame construction providing an 11 car showroom with full height glazed elevations, together with partitioned offices, a customer lounge and reception, located at the rear of the showroom and beneath the first floor office and ancillary accommodation. The service workshops are located to the rear of the dealership and comprise of a main workshop, as well as a commercial vehicle workshop. Indicative site plan CONTACT Peter Nicholas FOR SALE/MAY LET 07879 487646 | [email protected] Motor Dealership rapleys.com Former Ford Dealership, 8 Newcastle Road, 0370 777 6292 Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1JQ

Accommodation Energy Performance The property comprises the following approximate floor areas: Energy Performance Asset Rating: A. Sq m Sq ft Showroom 477.70 5,142 Tenure Offices, customer lounge & reception 240.56 2,589 Freehold. Access to the site is through the adjoining Audi dealership. Workshop 990.55 10,662 Terms Parts and trade counter 218.79 2,355 Offers are invited for the freehold interest. Consideration may also be given to a Valet bay 170.29 1,833 leasehold offer. Car wash 70.63 760 Sub Total 2,168.51 23,342 First floor parts 66.39 715 First floor offices & ancillary 228.23 2,457 First floor plant 65.20 702 Sub Total 359.81 3,873 Total 2,528.33 27,215 Hectare Acre Total Site Area 0.89 2.22 Total parking 237 spaces

Note: The above areas have been calculated in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice on an approximate gross internal basis and must be verified by interested parties. Unless otherwise stated, the site areas/dimensions are scaled from the Promap Mapping System and must be verified by interested parties. Rating We are advised that the Rateable Value for the property is £302,500 and the UBR for 2020/21 is 51.3p in the £. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to the local authority regarding the rates liability and any reliefs that may be available. Further information is also available on the Government website.

CONTACT Peter Nicholas FOR SALE/MAY LET 07879 487646 | [email protected] Motor Dealership rapleys.com Former Ford Dealership, 8 Newcastle Road, 0370 777 6292 Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1JQ

VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax which will be charged at the prevailing rate. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole agents.

Rapleys LLP is registered as a Limited Liability Partnership in and Wales. Registration No: OC308311. Registered Office at Falcon Road, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6FG. Regulated by RICS. . Any maps are for identification purposes only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. © Crown Copyright and database rights 2018 Licence No. 100004619.Misrepresentation Act: These particulars are produced in good faith and believed to be correct. Neither Rapleys, their joint agents (where applicable) or their client guarantees their accuracy and they are not intended to form any part of a contract. No person in the employment of Rapleys or their joint agents has authority to give any representation or warranty in respect of this property. All prices or rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. These particulars were produced in June 2020.