The subjects are formed over a split-level site with the original lower-ground floor garage facility at the front and an upper ground floor store added at the rear. The original building is of traditional masonry construction, with a partially roughcast and painted external finish, surmounted by a steel truss roof. Translucent panels have been incorporated within the roof cladding to allow for natural daylighting internally.
The rear extension is of brick construction, with a pointed external finish, under a flat roof with metal sheet cladding. The original building has an internal eaves height of circa 3.9m (12ft 9ins) with the rear extension having a clearance height of around 4.9m (16ft) or thereby
Location
The property lies within a mixed-use district at the edge of Dumfries town centre and fronts the riverside thoroughfare of Whitesands together with an ancillary rear entrance off Irish Street. Dumfries, with a population of around 33,000, is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway as is therefore southwest Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre.
The town lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow and 34 miles northwest of Carlisle, occupying a strategic location at the intersection of the A75, A76, and A701 trunk roads. The A709 provides the shortest link to the A74(M) / M6 motorway at Lockerbie, although the A75 and A701 offer alternative routes dependant on the direction of travel, with junctions at Gretna and Beattock respectively. The A75 also provides a link to the Northern Irish ferry ports at Cairnryan
Accommodation
434.68 sq.m. (4,679 sq.ft.)
Terms
Services & Equipment We understand the property is connected to mains supplies of water and 3-phase electricity, with drainage into the public sewer. Space heating within the reception and welfare facilities is provided by electric panel radiators. We understand the automotive trade equipment is owned outright and will be made available to any new occupier.
Rateable Value £7,700 The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier eligibility.
Planning & Sub-Division There is provision within the existing lease, subject to prior landlord approval, for any use within Class 4 (Business), Class 5 (General Industrial), and/or Class 6 (Storage or Distribution), all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. In addition, the configuration of the property lends itself to sub-division into two units, subject to landlord and Local Authority consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Rent & Lease Terms Rental offers around £28,460 per annum are invited. The property is available via assignation of the existing Full Repairing & Insuring (FRI) lease, which terminates on 9th April 2033. Alternatively, offers for a new sub-lease will also be considered. Further details on the existing lease, along with potential incentives etc. are available on application.
Value Added Tax We are verbally advised that the property is VAT elected.
Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The assignee / sub-tenant will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: C A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
- Automotive repair centre & MOT testing station.
- Town centre location with frontage onto Whitesands & Irish Street.
- Private parking & secure yard.
- Qualifies for 100% Rates Relief.
- Scope for alternative commercial use and possible sub-division (subject to consents).