Description
Abbeymount Techbase is a Class B listed 19th Century former school that is located at the head of Easter Road. The building has been converted internally to create 17 individual business units of varying sizes. Access to the building is gained through a single main door at the front of the building.
Planning
The current planning use is Class 4 Office/Light Industrial use. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements for their proposed use by contacting the Planning section at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG, by telephone on 0131 200 2000 or email at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Rateable Value
Details of the rateable value for each of the units are available from the Scottish Assessors Association on 0131 344 2500 or on their website at www.saa.gov.uk.
EPC
The units currently advertised have the following EPC ratings:
| | Unit 5 | Unit 13 | Unit 15 | Unit 16 |
| | Tbc | G | Tbc | G |
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Mark Bulloch who can be contacted on 0131 529 5991/5828 or at mark.bulloch@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Location
The premises are located in a prominent position at the corner of Easter Road and Montrose Terrace on a main arterial route in to the city centre. The area is well served by public transport and is easily accessible from Waverley Train Station, Princes Street and Easter Road.
Accommodation
Accommodation
There are currently five units available at the following sizes:
| Unit 5 | | Unit 13 | Unit 15 | Unit 16 |
| 1,039 sq ft | | 1,221 sq ft | 435 sq ft | 1,023 sq ft |
Terms
Rent
The units are available on the following rents per annum exclusive of rates, utilities and service charges:
| | Unit 5 | Unit 13 | Unit 15 | Unit 16 |
| | £XXX pa | £XXX pa | £XXX pa | £XXX pa |
Service Charge
A service charge for services such as cleaning, lighting and maintenance of the common areas is payable monthly by the tenants and is proportional to the floor area of the unit.
Terms
The accommodation is offered on an internal repairing and insuring basis (IRI) for a flexible period. The property is insured by the Council and the incoming tenant will be responsible for paying the proportionate cost of the premium.
Fees
In accordance with standard practice the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable administration charge of £XXX plus VAT.