The property comprises an end terraced workshop unit of steel portal frame construction, with concrete block walls and floor. The roof is pitched with profile sheet cladding and translucent roof lights. Vehicular access is provided by a steel roller shutter door with a separate pedestrian door providing personnel access. Common car parking is available at the front of the property and the unit benefits from having a large adjacent compound extending to approx. 200 sq. m which gives additional access doors to the office, wc’s etc. The unit benefits from having a separate office, canteen, 2 wc’s, fluorescent strip lighting and 3 phase power. The unit has fluorescent strip lighting and 3 phase power.
Location
The property is located within Spurryhillock Industrial Estate, Broomhill Road, Stonehaven, a short distance east of the Aberdeen to Dundee trunk road and close to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Stonehaven is a popular town located approximately 16 miles south of Aberdeen and is well served with rail and road transport links. The approximate location is shown on the Location, Town and Site plans.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises: -
Workshop - 257 sq.m. (2,760 sq. ft.) or thereby
Office - 23 sq m (244 sq ft)
Yard - 200 sq.m or thereby
The foregoing measurements have been calculated in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition).
Terms
Services: We understand the property is served with mains water, electricity and drainage. However, interested parties should satisfy themselves regarding the detailed whereabouts and capacity of services.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC is available on request. The property has an EPC rating of Band E.
Council Tax Banding/Rating Information: The Valuation Roll shows a rateable value for the property of £19,250 with effect from 1st April 2023.
The Uniform Business Rate (UBR) for the year 2025/2026 is 49.8p in the pound.
Planning: The industrial unit is being offered for lease on the basis of uses falling within Class 4, 5 & 6 of the Use Classes (Scotland) Order 1997, however interested parties should seek advice or make their own enquiries as to whether their intended use would fall within the definition of this class.
Rent: Rent £33,000 per annum.
VAT: All prices, rents and premiums quoted are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be payable on the rent.
Lease Terms: Aberdeenshire Council is seeking to lease the property on a six year internal repairing and insuring basis, incorporating a rent review after the third year. There will be options for the tenant to terminate at the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, subject to a penalty payment of 15% of the annual rent. No service charge is applicable.
Legal Costs: In the usual manner, the ingoing tenant will pay the Landlord’s reasonably incurred legal expenses, as well as any applicable LBTT and registrations dues.
Date of Entry: To be agreed upon conclusion of legal formalities.
Viewing Arrangement / Offers: To view the property or for further information please contact Estates Admin:
01467 469261
estates@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Any persons who wish to submit an offer to lease the property on the basis of a new lease from Aberdeenshire Council should note their interest with the Estates Manager, Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB, 01467 536116.
In the event a closing date is set, all persons who have noted their interest in the property will be sent details of the closing date, together with details of the Council’s tender procedures that must be strictly adhered to.
All offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form. The Council is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Specification
- GIA: 280 sq m (3,004 sq ft.) or thereby
- Secure Compound of approx. 200 sq.m.
- Established Business Location