The subjects comprise a very well-presented property formed by a ground floor retail unit and spacious self-contained upper maisonette with large private garden. The two storey and attic end-terraced building is of traditional stone construction, surmounted by a pitched and slated roof, with single storey rear projection.
RETAIL UNIT
The internal accommodation extends to the following: Sales Area Store / Workshop Office WC The sales area offers bright open-plan space profiting from two large display windows. Fixtures and fittings are to a high-quality and durable standard. The office and staff welfare facility is contained within the rear store / workshop, which is also fitted with shelving and benefits from natural daylighting together with an external loading door that is accessible from King Street via a private lane.
Location
The property fronts King Street, which serves as the core town centre thoroughfare, and therefore benefits from a high level of passing trade. Castle Douglas, with a population of circa 4,000, is the main administrative town serving the Stewartry district of Dumfries & Galloway. The town is a popular boutique retail destination and is also the main market town for the surrounding rural area, attracting high numbers of local shoppers and tourists. In addition, Castle Douglas is now well established as Scotland's Food Town and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
Commercial occupiers include national multiples together with local businesses offering a varied selection of goods and professional services. The town also boasts a primary school and secondary school, supermarkets, café’s, restaurants, hotels, a cottage hospital, health services, veterinary services and a livestock market. Leisure amenities include a theatre, swimming pool, large park with boating lake, a golf course, and Threave Estate which features impressive gardens and a visitor centre.
Accommodation
Sales Area 513 sqft
Store / Workshop & Office 474 sqft
TOTAL 987 sqft
Terms
Services The Detail We understand the retail unit and maisonette are connected to separate dedicated supplies of mains water and electricity. The maisonette also has a mains gas connection. The retail unit is served by electric overnight storage heaters. Space heating in the maisonette is provided by a gas fired combi boiler to wall mounted radiators.
Fixtures & Fittings No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.
Planning We assume the subjects benefit from unrestricted Class 1A (Shops, Financial, Professional and Other Services) & Class 9 (Houses) consents, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. The retail unit holds scope for alternative commercial use. The maisonette provides an opportunity for continued use as a rental property, owner occupation, or operation as a short-term holiday let. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning and licensing enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
VAT We are verbally advised that the property is not VAT elected.
Energy Performance Certificate Retail Unit: G125 Maisonette: E51 A copy of the EPC’s are available upon request.
Specification
- Immaculately maintained property
- Versatile ground floor retail unit and rear store with direct loading door
- Self-contained and spacious 2-bedroom maisonette with large private garden
- Prime trading position within Scotland's Food Town
- Adjacent to public car park and electric vehicle charging station