Pub for auction in Darlington

Property Description

Description

OF INTEREST TO DEVELOPERS - Substantial former pub premises with residential space above and a separate former retail unit attached, positioned in the heart of Darlington with easy access off the A167 and well served with local facilities. The property offers approximately 384 Sq.m of accommodation across both properties with a further breakdown below. The site is freehold and is entirely in need of refurbishment.

PLEASE NOTE - Due to some areas being structurally unsafe, the former retail unit will not have any viewings. Internal photos are available and The Glittering Star remains available for viewing.

Accommodation

Ground Floor - Former Pub
Customer Area 1 - 3.62 x 6.01

Customer Area 2 - 5.7 x 4.42

Customer Area 3 - 5.51 x 5.49

Games Room - 2.5 x 5.53

Store Room - 2.17 x 1.48

Mens Toilette - 1.48 x 3.51

Womens Toilette - 1.48 x 3.36

Corridor - 6.88 x 0.98

Total - 111.15 Sqm

First Floor - Residential Flat
Living Room - 5.60 x 4.36

Kitchen - 4.31 x 2.0

Bedroom - 2.91 x 4.4

Bathroom - 2.71 x 1.35

Office - 2.29 x 2.46

Spare Room - 2.74 x 4.29

Corridor - 3.57 x 0.93 + 0.97 x 1.99

Total - 72.14 Sqm

Pub Kitchen (separate) - 5.3 x 3.46

Second Floor - Former hotel rooms (In Sqm)
Room 1 - 2.87 x 3.34

Room 2 - 2.58 x 3.32

Room 3 - 4.38 x 3.91

Room 4 - 3.49 x 4.33

Room 5 - 3.22 x 2.13

Room 6 - 4.35 x 2.50

Room 7 - 2.88 x 4.28

Corridor - 2.8 x 1.76

Corridor - 3.58 x 1.85

Spare room - 1.89 x 2.0

Hatch room/Access - 2.77 x 1.78

Total - 100.71 Sqm

Cellar/Basement
Cellar Room 1 - 10.21 x 3.38

Cellar Room 2 - 2.49 x 1.33 + 3 x 0.97

Cellar Room 3 - 4.48 x 3.77

Total - 57.62 Sqm

Ground Floor Shop (Separate to pub)
Shop Front - 4.38 x 3.67

Back Room - 3.85 x 2.54

Storage Room 1 - 1.1 x 2.53

Storage Room 2 - 1.96 x 0.83

Total - 3.26 Sqm

First Floor Flat (Separate to pub)
Bedroom - 3.74 x 2.14

Bathroom - 2.74 x 1.63

Living Room - 3.57 x 2.53

Spare Room - 2.0 x 2.61

Total - 30.29 Sqm

Basement (Separate to pub)
Room 1 - 3.83 x 3.72

Room 2 - 3.49 x 4.43

Room 3 - 2.0 x 0.89

Corridor - 0.8 x 3.71

Total - 34.72

Overall Total - 384.35 Sqm / 4,137 Sq ft

Outside

There is no outside space other than a rear alleyway which grants access to the property and is also providing shared access to the neighboring properties.

Site Area

0.023 ha / 0.056 acres

Tenure

Freehold

Planning

For any pre-application advice, interested parties should consult directly with the Local Planning Authority.

Occupancy

Vacant posession upon completion

Costs

Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Multi lot timed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

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Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £2,400 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information

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Guide Price & Reserve Price

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Property Features

  • Imposing
  • An imposing town centre building offering 384 Sq.M (4,137 sqft) over 4 levels
  • Formerly a public house with bedrooms, flat and attached retail unit
  • In need of complete renovation
  • Potential for retail with residential above (subject to planning)
Available Lot 022

£175,000+

Guide price — final price set at auction

The Glittering Star
Stonebridge, Darlington
Durham DL1 1PB, County Durham DL1 1PB
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Wednesday 27 May 2026
12:00 AM