To Let – Light Industrial Space, Unit 2, Russell Road Industrial Estate, Sauchiebank, Edinburgh EH11 2NN
Location
The subject property forms part of Russell Road Industrial Estate, which is located on Sauchiebank, off Russell Road. The estate lies approximately 1 mile west of the city centre in a well established industrial area. The estate is also in close promixity to both Murryfield Stadium and Gorgie Road and can be easily accessed from one of two main arterial routes leading into the city centre; Dalry Road and Corstorphine Road.
Description
The subjects comprise a single-storey, end of terrace industrial unit. The construction of the unit consists of steel portal frame construction with insulated profiled metal sheeting to the pitched roof. Profiled translucent panels within the roof overlay provide natural daylight to the interior of the unit. The external walls are of a facing brickwork construction. The estate is arranged in two terraced blocks with unmetered, on-street car parking at the entrance to the estate and the unit also benefits from a designated parking space.
Access into the unit is provided by a manually operated roller shutter vehicle entrance and pedestrian entrance to the front elevation. The property is open plan in nature with the current configuration including office accommodation/staff room and toilet facilities to the rear elevation. The property benefits from a minimum eaves height of 3m.
Accommodation
We have measured the units in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) and have calculated the approximate Gross Internal Area to be 66.42 sq m (715 sq ft).
Rateable Value
We have been verbally advised by Lothian Valuation Joint Board that the rateable value of the unit is £XXX per annum. We have been advised that the rateable value will increase to £XXX from 1 April 2017. Please note that this change can be appealed. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or alternatively www.saa.gov.uk.
Planning
We understand the premises benefit from a Class IV business use as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Class) (Scotland) Order 1997, which broadly includes offices, light industrial and research & development. Uses which involve maintenance, storage or servicing of vehicles will not be permitted.
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) for a negotiable period of time. 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.
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 £XXX per annum (exclusive of VAT, rates and service charge) are invited.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property has been given a certificate rating of F.
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Stewart Irwin/Andrew McCurrach who can be contacted on 0131 529 5951/4682 or stewart.irwin@edinburgh.gov.uk/andrew.mccurrach@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, in the sum of £XXX + VAT.