The property comprises a single story detached building currently with a Class 10 planning permission. The accommodation comprises two open plan offices, kitchen, two W/C’s and a storeroom. The property has blockwork walls roughcast externally with a pitched tiled roof. There is an apron and parking-yard areas surrounding this unit. Currently such areas are not exclusive and are shared with unit 2 but, if required, an allocation of exclusive parking/yard area may be able to be offered.
Location
Huntly is a market town and commercial centre situated in the heart Aberdeenshire on the A96 approximately 37 miles from Aberdeen. There are rail and bus links to Aberdeen and Dyce Airport. It has a good range of facilities, including 2 Supermarkets and Schools. Extract plans are provided showing the location of the subjects.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises: -
Net Internal Area: 823 sq ft – (76.46 sq m)
The foregoing measurements have been calculated in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition.
Terms
Services: We understand the property is served with mains water, electricity and drainage. However, interested parties should satisfy themselves regarding the detailed whereabouts and capacity of services.
Energy Performance Certificate: EPC Band G.
Planning: Whilst the property is being offered for lease on the basis of the existing Class 10 the of Use Classes (Scotland) Order 1997, previously the property had a class 5 use. Interested parties should seek advice or make their own enquires with the Councils Planning Service whether their intended use would fall within the current definition or if a change of use would be required. It is the ingoing tenant’s responsibility to ensure subjects are suitable for their purpose.
Price: Offers of rent in the region of £7,750 (Seven thousand, seven hundred and fifty pounds) per annum exclusive of VAT are sought.
VAT: The rent quoted is exclusive of VAT, which will be payable.
Lease Terms: Aberdeenshire Council is seeking to lease the property on a six-year full repairing and insuring basis, incorporating a rent review after the third year. There will be options for the tenant to terminate at the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, subject to a penalty payment. Consideration may be given to alternative lease terms.
Rates: The rateable value in the current Valuation Role is £10,000. Following revaluation on 01/04/2026, the revised rateable value will be £9,700. The UBR for 2025/2026 is set at 49.8p in the pound, falling to 48.1p in the pound for 2026/2027. Please note that this excludes water and wastewater charges.
Legal Costs: In the usual manner, the ingoing tenant will pay the Landlord’s reasonably incurred legal expenses, as well as any applicable SDLT and registrations dues.
Date of Entry: To be agreed upon conclusion of legal formalities.
Viewing Arrangement / Offers:
To view the property or for further information please contact:
estates@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
01467 469261
Any persons who wish to submit an offer to lease the property should note their interest with the Estates Manager, Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB. 01467 469261.
In the event a closing date is set, all persons who have noted their interest in the property will sent details of the closing date, together with details of the Council’s tender.
Specification
- Day Care Centre (Class 10)
- Possibility of Change of Use to Office/Workshop Class 4 & 5
- Available Immediately