Former Waughs Transport Premises, Weslesy Way, Benton Square Industrial Estate, Backworth, NE12 9TA

Location The well established Benton Square Industrial is located within ½ mile of the A19 corridor and some 6 miles north east of Newcastle upon Tyne. The subject premises is located on a highly visible site at the entrance to Benton Square Industrial Estate, immediately off the main A151 Road which links Longbenton with the A19. Description The premises was formerly a transport depot and comprises workshop space and a detached office block situated on a substantial secure site. The workshop is of steel framed construction comprising 3 bays of similar size. The external walls are clad in metal sheeting and the roof has a asbestos cement covering incorporating translucent skylights. Internally the units have a minimum height of 3.9 metres and a concrete floor with Bays 1 and 3 incorporating vehicle inspection pits. In addition, the units benefit from basic office, WC and canteen facilities. To the east of the workshop building is a detached single storey office block of brick construction with a mineral felt covered roof. Internally, the office block has a traditional plaster / paint finish. The premises are situated on a substantial tarmacadam site providing parking / external storage to the front and access around the entire perimeter of the workshop. Access to the workshop is provided by way of a roller shutter door to each bay.