We understand that the property has been owned by the vendors family since 1959 and has traded without interruption since that time. The fuel contract is presently with Gulf and is set to run until 2019/2020. We are advised that the annual fuel throughput is approximately 1,000,000 litres although we understand that around 100,000 litres of this is attributable to a bunkering service. The business benefits from a mix of local resident, passing tourist and commercial trade. The convenience store and snack bar provide a valuable amenity over the fuel sales and have proven to be a good source of additional income. There is however scope for this provision to be improved through refurbishment or redevelopment of the existing buildings. Further information on the business is available to genuinely interested parties, subject to a prior viewing.
FORECOURT The forecourt lies at the northern end of the site with two vehicle entrance and exit junctions onto Ayr Road. The forecourt is surfaced in tarmac and includes facilities such as customer parking, jet wash and air/screen-wash machine. The fuel pumps are located under a two-leg flat deck metal canopy, with Gulf branding, providing a maximum clearance height of around 4.3m (14ft 1ins). There is also a free standing roadside digital display sign. There are six pumps in total with two standard diesel nozzles, two standard petrol nozzles and two quick-fill diesel nozzles suited for HGV use. A 24-hour pay at the pump system has been installed which we understand accepts all major fuel cards. In addition, we are advised that the fuel storage tanks were renewed during the course of 2017.
WORKSHOP / MOT STATION The main property comprises a detached single storey industrial building, with approximate internal eaves height of 2.95m (9ft 8ins), designed as a vehicle repair and MOT workshop. The property is of steel portal frame construction with block infills and insulated cladding to walls and roof. Internally the workshop benefits from a working MOT bay.
Location
The subjects are located in the village of St John’s Town of Dalry which has a population of a few hundred and is set in the Dumfries & Galloway Council area. The village lies approximately 35 miles south of Ayr and 16 miles north of Castle Douglas. The property occupies a prominent roadside position at the northern end of the village and is located on the western side of Ayr Road (A713), which is the main traffic thoroughfare. The A713 is a popular scenic route through the Southern Uplands and Galloway Forrest and makes up part of the Galloway Tourist Route from Gretna to Ayr. St Johns Town of Dalry is also known for being a waypoint on the 212 mile Southern Upland Way walking trail. Whilst the village is mostly residential in nature other nearby commercial properties include Hotels, B&Bs, a Primary & Secondary School, Public Library, Town Hall, Self-Catering Holiday Homes along with various outlying leisure facilities and tourist attractions.
Accommodation
The property extends to the following approximate gross internal floor areas:
Workshop / MOT Station 233.27 sq.m. (2,510 sq.ft. )
Shop / Snack Bar / Office 41.54 sq.m. (447 sq.ft.)
TOTAL 274.81 sq.m. (2,957 sq.ft.)
Terms
PRICE, RENT & LEASE TERMS Offers over £XXX are invited for our client’s heritable interest and business goodwill. Whilst only a sale of the whole will be considered, the filling station and workshop / MOT station could potentially be leased separately. The property is available by way of a new lease on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, for a flexible term incorporating a regular review pattern. Rents on application.
RATING ASSESSMENT Rateable Value - £XXX The poundage rate for the financial year 2017/18 is 46.6 pence for properties with a Rateable Value up to £XXX The property does however qualify for Rural Rates Relief.
COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the purchaser/tenant will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and VAT where applicable. All prices, rents and premiums, where quoted, are exclusive of VAT. Prospective purchasers/lessees are advised to satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of Value Added Tax in respect of this transaction. Publication date: 28th February 2018
Specification
• Established Filling Station
• 24 Hour Fuel
• Convenience Store & Snack Bar
• MOT Garage / Workshop
• Prominent Position
• Popular Tourist / Scenic Route
• Offers over £XXX