The subjects comprise ground and basement floors contained within a three storey, attic and basement, corner terraced, traditional stone-built property with a pitched and slated roof over incorporating dormer projections. Access to the premises is via a pedestrian doorway which fronts Esslemont Avenue, however, there is scope for a new entrance on the corner where Esslemont Avenue meets Whitehall Place.
The subjects comprise an open plan sales and services area split across two levels, adjoined by an archway and a small flight of steps. The property benefits from ample natural lighting throughout and would provide a brilliant floor plate for a range of commercial uses, including hospitality. There are separate storage / W.C facilities to the rear of the premises.
Ancillary storage is located at basement level.
Location
The subjects are located on the West side of Esslemont Avenue at its junction with Whitehall Place. It is located to the periphery of the Rosemount area of Aberdeen which forms an established secondary retailing location, a short distance to the northwest of the City Centre. The surrounding area is a mix of commercial and residential in nature, with a number of retail/commercial units being located at ground floor level.
The subjects occupy a prominent spot within a busy throughfare between Rosemount Place and Skene Street and as such, benefits from good levels of passing trade. Nearby commercial occupiers include Aberdeen Blind Co. and The Cult of Coffee. The subjects are also opposite Aberdeen Grammar School.
Accommodation
Size: 152.39 SQM (1,640 SQFT)
Terms
Rental The Detail £20,000 per annum.
Lease Terms The premises are available on the basis of a new lease of negotiable duration. Car Parking spaces can be allocated to the Tenant for an additional rent.
Planning Relating to this opportunity is a planning application for “Change of use of ex-reception facilities to two class 3 (food and drink) units in existing ground and basement floors…” Further details are available via the Aberdeen City Council Planning Portal with the Reference: 220913 Sub-Division There is scope for 29-31 Esslemont Avenue to be split, forming two self contained units. If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch for further details.
Energy Performance Certificate Further information and a recommendation report is available to seriously interested parties upon request.
Rateable Value Upon occupation of the building, the rates will require reassessment. At present, the whole building (29-35 Esslemont Avenue) is entered into the Valuation Roll with a Rateable value of £20,000 as of April 1st 2023.
VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.
Legal Costs /DPP Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The ingoing purchaser/tenant will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Registration Dues, if applicable.
Specification
- Prominent Corner Location in the Rosemount Neighbourhood
- Class 3 (Food & Drink) Consent
- Size: 152.39 SQM (1,640 SQFT) 29-31
- Rental: £20,000 per annum
- Potential to sub-divide and form 2 self-contained units