Leisure/hospitality for sale

Washington Square, Easington, Peterlee SR8

Summary

Retirement sale | established hair salon | trading for approximately 30 years | commercial premises | existing fixtures & fittings | asset sale opportunity | fully block-paved frontage | main shop/salon area | staff area & kitchenette | separate WC | easington village location

Pattinson Estate Agents are pleased to offer to the market this established commercial premises in Easington Village, Peterlee, currently trading as a hair salon and having been successfully operated for approximately 30 years. The property is being offered for sale due to the current owner's retirement and presents an excellent opportunity for an existing hairdresser, aspiring business owner or investor.

The seller is happy to consider an asset sale including the existing contents, fixtures and fittings, providing an opportunity for a purchaser to acquire the premises with the benefit of the existing salon layout and equipment, subject to agreed terms.

Externally, the property benefits from a fully block-paved frontage, providing a smart and low-maintenance approach to the premises, with on-street parking available nearby for the convenience of customers, clients and staff.

Internally, the premises comprise a main shop/salon area, with a rear staff area incorporating a kitchenette, together with a separate WC. The existing layout is well suited to the current hair salon use but may offer potential for alternative commercial uses, subject to any necessary planning permissions, consents and regulations.

Situated within Easington Village, the premises occupy a well-established local location, offering access to the village and surrounding residential catchment.

This property offers a rare opportunity to secure a prominent and adaptable commercial premises with an established trading history and the benefit of an existing customer-facing layout. Whether maintained as a hair salon or repurposed for an alternative commercial use, the premises provide scope for an owner-occupier, investor or business operator, subject to the necessary consents.

The property is offered for sale as commercial premises, Interested parties are advised to make their own independent enquiries regarding, permitted use, planning and any other relevant matters.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation, existing fit-out and potential offered.

Ratable Value

Hairdressing salon and premises
Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present)
1,425
Sourced from voa

Tenure

Title reference DU74576 - Leasehold

EPC

Available upon request

Location And Benefits

Situated within Easington Village, the premises occupy a well-established local location, offering access to the village and surrounding residential catchment.

Accommodation

Main shop area, rear staff kitchenette store room, separate w/c.

Additional Information

For further information please contact our office direct on , or alternatively via e-mail on or . With regards to viewing the subject property, this is to be done strictly by appointment through Keith Pattinson Commercial department. Please contact us to arrange an internal inspection, or to register your interest.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.