The subject property comprises ground, first and second (attic) floors within a two-storey mid-terraced building of brick and stone construction under a slate covered pitched roof. There is a single glazed timber framed shop front. Hexham is a thriving market town, lying adjacent to the A69 Trans-Pennine route, which provides access to the A1 trunk road some 20 miles to the east. Carlisle lies around 38 miles to the west and Newcastle upon Tyne City centre around 23 miles to the east. The town also lies on the main railway line between Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle and is an important retail, commercial and tourist centre. The property lies within the Hexham Conservation area. The property is located on Battle Hill, close to its junction with Beaumont Street. Battle Hill forms part of the main vehicular route through Hexham town centre. Fore Street is located approximately 20 yards to the east. Other occupiers in the vicinity include Oxfam and several independent traders. Also present nearby are Lloyds Bank, Greggs, Boots and Costa.