Location
The subject properties form part of East Hermiston Business Park, which is located in the Hermiston / Sighthill area, off Cultins Road. The estate is situated on the western periphery of the city and benefits from unrivalled access to the national road network via the A720 City Bypass, M8, A8, M9 and A90/M90. Edinburgh Airport is only a 5 minute drive away via the A8.
Edinburgh Park rail and tram station is only a 3 min walk from the estate and provides direct access to the airport, city centre and the rest of the national rail network.
Description
The estate consists of 16 new single level industrial units. The construction of the unit consists of steel portal frame construction with insulated profiled metal sheeting to roof level. The lower external walls are of a facing brickwork construction. The estate is arranged in 5 terraced blocks with unmetered, on-street car parking in close proximity and each unit also benefits from designated parking spaces.
Access into each unit is provided via a vehicle roller shutter and pedestrian entrance to the front elevation. Each unit will be open plan in nature with toilet facilities constructed to the rear elevation. The property benefits from a minimum eaves height of 4.4m.
Accommodation
Each of the units will have a Gross Internal Area of be 99.2 sq m (1,067 sq ft) and an example layout is shown below. There is the possibilty to combine up to four units to create maximum single floor plate of 396 sq m (4,268 sq ft)
Rateable Value
Each unit will require assesment for rating purposes on completion. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or alternatively www.saa.gov.uk.
Planning
The premises will benefit from a Classes IV business use as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Class) (Scotland) Order 1997.
Applicants must satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements relating to their
proposed use by contacting the Council’s Planning Section at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. They can also be contacted by telephone on 0131 529 3550 or emailed at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Terms
The accommodation is offered on a full repairing and insuring basis (FRI). The Council will insure the property and the premium will be recoverable from the tenant. A service charge will be payable for upkeep of landscaping and hardstanding areas in the estate. The new units will be ready for occupation in July 2017.
Services
Mains drainage, water and electricity are installed and all charges for such services will be the responsibility of the tenant.
Rent
Offers in excess of £9,700 per annum per unit (exclusive of VAT, rates and service charge) are invited.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property will require to be assessed on completion. Further information can be provided on request.
Viewing
The units may be viewed by appointment with Stewart Irwin / Deborah Bruce who can be contacted on 0131 529 5951 / 0131 469 3931 or stewart.irwin@edinburgh.gov.uk / deborah.bruce@edinburgh.gov.uk
Fees
In accordance with the standard practice, the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable legal fees and
expenses in connection with the transaction as well as stamp duty, if applicable, and Registration dues. In addition, the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s Corporate Property costs.