Catchgate, Catchgate, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8LB
Online auction
FOR SALE VIA AUCTION: terms and conditions apply.
An exciting development opportunity in the heart of Catchgate, Stanley, offering huge potential for investors, developers, or business owners looking to create something special for the local community.
Formerly operating as The Smith Arms, this substantial property occupies a prominent position and offers versatile accommodation across two floors. The ground floor was previously used as a public house and has unfortunately suffered fire damage, requiring full refurbishment throughout. However, for those with vision and imagination, this presents an excellent opportunity to restore and transform the space into a thriving commercial or mixed-use premises.
To the first floor are multiple rooms which were previously rented out, offering further scope for redevelopment or reinstatement subject to the necessary works and consents. The property has also benefited from a previous extension, creating additional space and flexibility for a variety of future uses.
Subject to the relevant planning permissions, the building could lend itself to numerous possibilities including hospitality, residential conversion, supported accommodation, offices, retail space, community use, or other commercial ventures.
Properties with this level of potential rarely come to market, and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale of opportunity on offer
Freehold. Title number DU163101 & DU330368.
We await a copy of the EPC.
For further information please contact our office directly on 0191 737 1154, or alternatively via email on commercial.ne@pattinson.co.uk. With regards to viewing subject property, this is to be done strictly by appointment.

This property is being sold subject to unconditional reservation fee auction terms and conditions.
Timescales
Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.
Legal Pack
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We strongly recommend buyers familiarise themselves with the legal pack prior to bidding.
Deposit
In order to secure the purchase a buyer will pay a deposit of 5% which contributes towards the overall purchase price of the property.
The deposit is non-refundable.
Buyer Fees
This property is sold subject to a non-refundable reservation fee of 5% + VAT to a minimum of £6,000 + VAT (£7,200 inc VAT) This does not form part of the purchase price.
A reservation fee is payable by the buyer where a seller has opted to sell with no fees. As a result, a lower reserve price is usually agreed on lots where a reservation fee is applicable.
More Information
For more information call our auction experts on 0191 206 9335 or email auctions@pattinson.co.uk
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