DESCRIPTION
Drum Industrial Estate comprises a well-established multi-let industrial scheme totalling 39,853 sq ft, arranged across 28 units in 8 terraced blocks. The units provide single-storey workshop and industrial accommodation ranging in size from 474 sq ft up to 5,016 sq ft, making the estate suitable for a wide variety of occupiers including start-ups, growing companies, and established businesses.
Constructed around a steel portal frame with brick and blockwork infill walls, the units are overlaid with profiled metal cladding to the upper elevations, under pitched insulated roofs incorporating translucent roof panels that maximise natural light. Each unit benefits from a sectional ‘up and over’ loading door, separate pedestrian access, WC facilities, and either gas or electric heating.
Externally, the estate provides generous forecourt areas and ample car parking directly in front of each unit, ensuring ease of access for staff, customers, and deliveries. The site is protected by security fencing, tenant-controlled access, and estate lighting, creating a safe and practical working environment.
KEY FEATURES
- Access and Security
- Security fencing with tenant-controlled access
- Insulated sectional 'up and over' loading doors
- Separate personnel entrances to all units
- Security estate lighting throughout
- Utilities
- Three phase electricity supply
- Gas or electric heating options
- WC facilities within each unit
- Good natural light from roof panels
- Local Amenities
- Chester-le-Street town centre just 5 minutes away by car
- High street shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants nearby
- Local services including banks, gyms, and post office easily accessible
- Road Links
- Immediate access to A693 linking directly to Junction 63 of the A1(M), just 1 mile away
- Excellent connectivity to the wider region via A1(M) and A167
- 8.5 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, 5.5 miles north of Durham, 8 miles south-west of Sunderland
- Chester-le-Street train station on the East Coast Mainline providing regional and national rail services
- Newcastle International Airport approx. 14 miles to the north-west
LOCATION
Drum Industrial Estate is strategically located near Chester-le-Street, County Durham, a key business location in the North East with excellent transport connectivity. The estate is positioned just off Drum Road, which provides direct access to the A693, leading to Junction 63 of the A1(M) only 1 mile away. This ensures swift connections both north and south, linking occupiers to Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, and beyond. The A167 also runs nearby, offering alternative regional access.
Chester-le-Street railway station lies on the East Coast Mainline, providing direct services to Newcastle, Durham, York, London, and Scotland. For air travel, Newcastle International Airport is just 14 miles to the north-west, serving both national and international destinations.
The estate also benefits from strong local amenities. Chester-le-Street town centre is a short drive away, offering a variety of retail shops, supermarkets, eateries, and essential services, ensuring convenience for staff and visitors.
TERMS
A range of flexible leasing options are available. For further details, please contact us.
EPC
The EPC ratings on the available units range from C57. Copies of individual EPC's are available on request.
