A FORMER Topman store which once proved extremely popular in Darlington is on the market for half a million pounds.

The Grade II-listed building on Northgate is aiming to fetch around £495,000 and promises whoever buys it a "prominent" location in the town.

Situated in the former Post Office building, the shop includes a ground floor sales area and first floor space which houses the staffroom and office.

Marketed by Reid Birkett, the former Topman was actually closed years before the brand was purchased by Asos resulting in the loss of all of its high street stores.

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The listing reads: "These Grade II listed premises are situated in a very prominent position on the busy pedestrianised pitch of Northgate close to one of the main entrances to both the Cornmill and Queen Street Shopping Centres.

"The property is in immediate proximity to many national occupiers including Lloyds Bank, Boots, Costa, Holland & Barrett and Next."

But if the price tag appears costly, the landlord is offering prospective buyers and tenants the chance to rent the unit back or around £39,500 per year.

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The Northern Echo: The ground floor of the former Topman Picture: ZOOPLAThe ground floor of the former Topman Picture: ZOOPLA

The Northern Echo: The ground floor of the former Topman Picture: ZOOPLAThe ground floor of the former Topman Picture: ZOOPLA

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According to Zoopla, there are 14 other retail units for sale in Darlington with prices ranging from £12,500 right up to £495,000.

The next cheapest unit is on Blackwellgate, which appears to be for sale with a guide price of £350,000.

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