For Sale by Auction 2pm on 26th November 2026
We are delighted to bring to auction The Inns a mixed use property on Main Street, Forth near Lanark.
The property comprises on the ground floor an entrance hallway restaurant space to the left and the bar to the right. The property has a commercial kitchen and toilet facilities for patrons. The bar is currently trading between Thursday – Sunday with potential to extend operating hours and grow the current business. The rateable value is £5200 per annum.
On the first floor is the owner’s accommodation which is accessed from the rear of the building and comprises an entrance hallway, spacious lounge with roof terrace with excellent views over Lanarkshire, a modern dining kitchen with a range of wall and base units, two well sized double bedrooms, shower room and storage cupboard.
Externally the property sits on an excellent plot which presents a potential opportunity for redevelopment to either extend the current premises subject to consent by the local authority. To ensure you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity early expression of interest is highly recommended. Council Tax Band: A.
Location
The village of Forth has a modern sports and community centre, health centre, primary school, bowling green, a range of local shops, butcher, pharmacy, takeaways, supermarkets, where all your everyday needs can be catered for. The larger market town of Lanark is also easily accessible, The Royal Burgh of Lanark is steeped in history and has all the required facilities and amenities, including historic 18 hole golf course and Lanark Loch, good access to the Scottish Borders and the Clyde valley, providing excellent walks for the outdoor enthusiast including Tinto Hill and the Falls of Clyde. A further plus point to this area, is the fact that Livingston, with its great shopping centres including McArthur Glen, is only 12 miles, less than a twenty minute drive. This area is much favoured particularly for those requiring good transport links and easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh, the City Bypass is only a thirty minute drive, giving good access to East Central Scotland.
Accommodation
Mixed use public house with owners accommodation.
Terms
Tenure - Freehold
Guide Price - £230,000 (plus fees)
Administration Charge - 3.6% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £3600 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.
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