The subject property comprises a mid-terraced three-storey building of brick and stone construction under a pitched, slate covered roof. The property is well positioned on the prime retail street within the town centre, with nearby occupiers including Boots, Greggs, Costa, Mountain Warehouse and Sea Salt. Hexham is a thriving market town, lying adjacent to the A69 Trans-Pennine route, which provides access to the A1 trunk road, 20 miles to the east. Carlisle lies around 38 miles to the west and Newcastle upon Tyne City centre 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.