The subjects comprise a level site with part concrete and part hardcore surface. Access into the site is provided directly from Marle Street, through a set of metal security gates. The northern boundary and part of the eastern boundary are set out by masonry walls, with the remaining boundaries marked by concrete posts and chain-link fencing.
Location
CASTLE DOUGLAS, with a population of around 4,200, is the main administrative town serving the Stewartry district of Dumfries & Galloway in southwest Scotland. The town is a popular boutique retailing centre, attracting good levels of tourist trade, and is the main market town for the surrounding rural areas. The town is also known as the regions ‘Food Town’ hosting a variety of events throughout the year and supporting a large number of local businesses within the food & drink sector. The property is located at the edge of the town centre, on the southern side of Marle Street between its junctions with Cotton Street and Carlingwark Street. Nearby commercial occupiers include Travis Perkins, The Scottish Ambulance Service, Co-Op Food, Wilko and Sulwath Brewers. Access to the A75 trunk road is available around 1.0 mile to the north, via Abercromby Road (A713).
Accommodation
From reference to online mapping software, we estimate that the site extends to 0.49 Ac (0.197 Ha) or thereby.
Terms
SERVICES It is understood that all mains services are available nearby, however, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the presence or otherwise of any service connections.
RATING ASSESSMENT Current RV - £6,450 Draft 2023 Revaluation Rateable Value - £7,000 The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
PLANNING The site is currently used for storage and processing purposes, however, it was previously used as a fuel depot. Given the location of the site, we consider it is also well suited for alternative commercial use or possible re-development, subject to Local Authority consents.
LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the purchaser will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and VAT where applicable.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Not Applicable.
Specification
- SECURE YARD & FORMER FUEL DEPOT
- CONCRETE & HARDCORE SURFACE
- SITE AREA APPROX. 0.49 AC (0.197 HA)
- EDGE-OF-TOWN LOCATION
- EASY ACCESS ONTO A75 TRUNK ROAD
- QUALIFIES FOR 100% RATES RELIEF
- POTENTIAL RE-DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY