The subjects comprise a traditional stone-built premises arranged predominantly over the ground floor, with additional office/storage space at first floor level accessed via a metal spiral staircase. The property benefits from a dual frontage, facing Hopetoun Road, with a further side access via a small yard/car parking bay.
Internally, the accommodation includes a spacious commercial kitchen, customer seating area, separate male and female W/Cs, large preparation and butchery rooms, and retains original ovens from its time operating as the Wheatsheaf Bakery in the early 20th century.
The property also benefits from existing planning consent for hot food takeaway and ancillary bakery use, offering excellent potential for a range of food and hospitality operators.
Location
10–12 Hopetoun Road occupies a prominent position in the heart of South Queensferry, a popular and historic town, situated Northwest of Edinburgh.
South Queensferry is well connected via the Forth Road and Rail Bridges, the Queensferry Crossing, and Dalmeny Train Station, offering quick access to Edinburgh and Fife. The town attracts significant footfall from both locals and tourists, drawn by its scenic waterfront, independent shops, and nearby attractions such as Port Edgar Marina and Hopetoun House. The property sits on a busy thoroughfare, surrounded by a vibrant mix of local occupiers including Rogue Bros, Neil Maclean Hair Studio, Optimeyes Opticians, and West Port Vets.
Accommodation
10 Hopetoun Road - 782 sq ft
12 Hopetoun Road - 1,412 sq ft
Terms
SALE TERMS: Our client is seeking offers over £350,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the outright purchase of their heritable interest (Scottish equivalent of English freehold).
LEASE TERMS: Our client would consider leasehold offers of £37,500 (Exclusive of VAT) per annum on a term to be agreed.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Our client is seeking a premium of £25,000 for their interest in the existing fixtures and fittings.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE: A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the subjects is available upon request.
NON DOMESTIC RATES: 10 and 12 Hopetoun Road are currently rated individually and have the following Rateable values:
10 Hopetoun Road - £7,000
12 Hopetoun Road - £18,100
More information can be obtained via https://www.saa.gov.uk/
LEGAL COSTS: Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in any transaction.
VAT: All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT which may be chargeable.
Specification
- Situated in a prominent location within an attractive town centre
- High levels of passing footfall and passing vehicular trade
- Popular tourist location
- Sale price - Offers over £350,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
- Rental offers of £37,500 (Exclusive of VAT)