The property comprises a single storey, end terraced workshop/storage unit, accessed via a roller shutter door and separate pedestrian entrance. Internally, the accommodation provides a main workshop/storage area together with toilet facilities. Externally, the property benefits from an exclusive parking space to the front, along with a private yard extending to the side and rear of the unit.
Location
The property is situated within Waterford Industrial Estate, Forres, with direct and convenient access to the A96 trunk road, the principal route linking Inverness and Aberdeen.
Accommodation
The property extends to approximately 110 m² (1,184 ft²) on a Gross Internal Area basis. The adjoining yard extends to approximately 185 m² (1,991 ft²).
Terms
Rent: Offers over £12,500 per annum (plus VAT), payable monthly in advance, will be considered.
Lease Terms:
Lease period – 6 year term with tenant only break option at third anniversary.
Rent – to be reviewed on a 3-yearly cycle.
Repairs/Maintenance – the tenant will accept the property in its current condition and will maintain it in that condition.
Buildings Insurance – the Council will arrange insurance for the property and recover the cost of that insurance from the tenant.
Fees – the Council's reasonable legal expenses in any lease will be recovered from the tenant.
Permitted uses – will be limited to uses within Use Classes 5 and 6 (refer to the Planning section below for more details) including light industrial, storage, distribution, workshop etc.
Tenant/s may be permitted to install ancillary offices at their own expense.
Common Areas – the Council will maintain any common areas and services including car parking, accesses and street lighting.
Non Domestic Rates: The property is entered in the Valuation Roll at a Rateable Value of £10,250, effective from 1 April 2026.
Energy Performance Certificate: The premises is unheated and therefore an EPC will not be provided.
Planning: The property has planning consent for general industrial, storage and distribution uses as defined in Classes 5 and 6 of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes (Scotland) Order 1997. Any use out with these may be permitted subject to the tenant being responsible for obtaining any necessary statutory consents for their proposed use.