.The subjects comprise a three storey semi-detached property, formedby anoriginal category ‘A’ listed stone building together with a substantial cavity brick / block rearextension.Theroofsoverarepitchedandslated. The main entrance door is accessed from a secure courtyard, withgates ontobothNithPlace and the rear privatecarpark,whichhasatotal of21spaces. A ground floor entrance vestibule leads into the main stairwell,whichserveseachof thefiveofficesuites.
The two front suiteshaveacellular layoutwhilst the three rear suitesprovideopen-planaccommodation. The front first floor suitebenefits fromdedicatedkitchen and toilet facilities, with communal facilities also located on the lower ground floor level, together with ancillary storage/utilityspace. The front ground floor suitecanalsobeaccesseddirectly fromNithPlace.
Location
Dumfries is a former royal burgh and historic town, situatedon the River Nith, with a population of around 33,000and is therefore the largest settlement within the Dumfries&Galloway regionof southwestScotland. The region possesses rolling countryside, a spectacular coastline and an array of bustling towns and villages. It alsobenefits fromgood roadand rail connections to the northandsouth. Inaddition, the ferryports at Cairnryan provideaconnectionintoNorthernIreland. The town is home to Scotland's first multi-institutional university campus, comprising theUniversityof theWest of Scotland, the University of Glasgow andDumfries & GallowayCollege, all ofwhichareheldwithinthe85-acre landscapedCrichtonEstate. Scotland’s Rural Collegealso hasanearbycampus,withinshortcommutingdistance.
Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor (Communal) 61.69 sq m (664sq ft )
Lower Ground Floor (Suite) 134.10 sq m (1,443 sq ft )
Ground Floor (Front Suite) 96.02sq m ( 1,034 sq ft )
Ground Floor (Rear Suite) 130.97 sq m (1,410sq ft )
First Floor (Front Suite) 77.78 sq m (837 sq ft )
First Floor (Rear Suite) 128.42 sq m (1,382 sq ft )
TOTAL 628.98sq m( 6,770sq ft )
Terms
PRICE Purchase offers in the region of £175,000 are invited for our client's heritable interest.
VALUE ADDED TAX We are verbally advised that the property is elected for VAT.
SERVICES We understand that the unit is connected to mains supplies of water, electricity and gas. Drainage is connected to the main public sewer. Space heating is provided by gas-fired boilers serving a series of wall mounted radiators. Some of the office suites also benefit from ceiling mounted climate control units.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request.
RATING ASSESSMENT Rateable Values: Lower Ground Floor: £12,900 Ground Floor (Front & Rear): £18,700 First Floor (Front): First Floor (Rear): £7,900 £9,300
CONDITION Please note that the property suffered superficial flood damage in December 2022, which affected the rear suites and lower ground floor level. There are however ongoing insurance claims.
PLANNING The property is suited to a variety of commercial uses and residential conversion, subject to Local Authority consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
GRANT FUNDING Potential grant funding for residential conversion of the property may be available via Dumfries & Galloway Council. Further information is available at: https ://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/17433/Town-Centre LivingFund
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
Specification
- THREE STOREY SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY
- ACCESSIBLE TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
- CATEGORY ‘A’ LISTED BUILDING WITH MODERN REAR EXTENSION
- GOOD MIX OF CELLULAR AND OPEN-PLAN ACCOMMODATION
- PRIVATE 21-SPACE CAR PARK
- SCOPE FOR ALTERNATIVE USE & RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION
- NIA: 628.98 SQ.M. (6,770 SQ.FT.) OR THEREBY