Description
The property comprises a single storey plus attic traditional sandstone cottage beneath a pitched slate roof. The surrounding area is a mix of residential and commercial use with nearby occupiers including a post office, pharmacy, public house, library and restaurant.
34 Main Street comprises ground floor retail space. Internally the property consists of a sales area with timber floors, fluorescent tube lighting, and gas central heating via newly fitted radiators, with male and female WC to the rear. The internal walls and ceiling have been redecorated to leave a new painted plasterboard finish.
Accommodation
We have measured the accommodation in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) and we calculate the Net Internal Area of the premises to be approximately 630 sq ft.
Rateable Value
We are advised that the Rateable Value for 34 Main Street is £XXX This value is in effect from 1 April 2010. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or www.saa.gov.uk and the Water Board on 0845 600 8855.
Planning
The premises benefit from a Class I business use as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Class) (Scotland) Order 1997, which broadly includes the sale of retail goods other than hot food. The property falls within a retail conservation area and as such any change of use application which would detract from the unit serving the local community and alter the retail frontage would not be permitted.
Applicants must satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements relating to their proposed use by contacting the Council’s Planning Section at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. They can also be contacted by telephone on 0131 529 3550 or emailed at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are installed and all charges for such services will be the responsibility of the tenant.
Terms
The accommodation is offered on a full repairing and insuring basis (FRI) for a negotiable period of time. The Council will insure the property and the premium will be recoverable from the tenant.
EPC
The property has an EPC rating of E.
Rent
Offers in excess of £XXX per annum – exclusive of VAT, rates and service charge – are invited.
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.
Fees
In accordance with the standard practice, the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable legal fees and expenses in connection with the transaction as well as stamp duty, if applicable, and Registration dues. In addition, the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s Corporate Property costs equivalent to 10% of the first year’s rental.
Location
Location
Balerno is a popular commuter village situated eight miles west of Edinburgh city centre and approximately three miles from the A720 City Bypass which gives direct access to the M8 and M9 motorways at the Newbridge Interchange. The City Bypass also provides direct access to the South via the A1.