Location
This business and property is located in the centre of Darlington, just off the A167 and within easy walking distance of the town centre and the railway station. The immediate area comprises a mixture of office, residential and industrial accommodation and vehicular access is straightforward with excellent road links from the surrounding area.
Business
Martin Wilson & Co was established from a garage on Coburg Street, Darlington in 1971 and the business then expanded by acquiring Lodge Street site in 2004.
Over the last 50 years the business has built up an excellent reputation with strong levels of repeat business and a loyal customer base. This garage supplies bodywork and MOT services (restricted to 8 per day) and has a commercial spray booth installed.
The property is well equipped and the customer base is predominantly domestic. The business is licensed for Class 4 MOT’s which can then lead to additional business, should mandatory repairs be required.
This business presents an opportunity for a new owner to develop further and could suit either a new hands-on operator or a larger organisation looking to add another outlet to an existing network.
Property
Comprises two separate sites.
Accommodation;
Lodge Street
Workshop circa 2,500 sq.ft. (232 sq.m.)
Reception
Kitchen
W.C.
External Yard with dual access.
Trading Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday & Sunday closed
Staff
Currently operated by the owner with the help of 3 members of staff.
Business Rates
The premises are assessed as follows:
Rateable Value £7,200
Rates free incentives subject to status.
Fixtures & Fittings
A full inventory would be made available prior to an exchange of contracts.
Tenure
We are advised that the title is Freehold.
Price
FREEHOLD PROPERTY & GOODWILL available separately for £225,000 to include all fixtures.
EPC
Lodge Street Rating: G.
Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with the current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations the Purchaser or Tenant will be required to provide two forms of identification and proof of the source of income.
