Back Silver Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1

About

Formerly used as stables and warehousing, Fowlers Yard is now a collection of unique studio/workshop spaces occupied by a diverse range of independent and creative businesses.
Cottage 1, presents an excellent opportunity for a new or existing arts and crafts business to join a community of other Artisans.

Location

Situated in the heart of Durham, Fowlers Yard occupies a riverside position on one of the most historic streets in the City.
Durham City Centre is located approximately 15 miles South of Newcastle upon Tyne and benefits from a student population and tourist trade.
Fowlers Yard has excellent public transport links and parking is offered nearby. The workshops are a two minute walk from Durham's Market Place.

Accommodation

Ground Floor NIA: 21.01 sqm (226.19 sqft)
First Floor NIA: 17.13 sqm (184.42 sqft)
There is an external WC block available for Fowlers Yard Tenants only.

EPC

The property has an EPC rating of D. A copy of the report is available on request.

Offer

All offers are to be submitted using the attached offer form and addressed using the attached label which must be affixed the front of an envelope.
The submission must be received by 4pm on Monday 30th June 2025 and should clearly state the sum (exclusive of VAT) being offered to Durham County Council for the property.

Costs

The tenant will be responsible for the following costs:
Landlords Surveyor Fees: 10% of agreed rent + VAT (min £350.00 + VAT)
Landlords Legal Fees: £405 + VAT

Supporting Information

The prospective tenant must submit a business plan to include the following:
Contact details for 2 trade and 1 personal reference to be obtained
3 years annual accounts
3 year Business plan including: Profit and loss statement & forecast
Cash flow statement & forecast
Balance sheet & forecast


New businesses will be considered on an individual basis.