The subjects comprise a substantial detached two storey building, which was originally occupied by Inverness High School when built in the late 1800’s. The property is presently occupied by Highland BlindCraft and Sight Action for use as their offices and showroom. The original building is of traditional stone and slate construction. Mains supply of water, gas and electricity is connected to the building. Drainage is to the main public sewer. There are various outbuildings within the grounds.
Location
Inverness is the commercial and administrative centre for the Highlands of Scotland, known as the “Capital of the Highlands”. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK with a resident population in excess of 65,000. Inverness is predominately service driven and The Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, NHS Highland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Crofters Commission all have headquarters in the city. The city is served by an excellent transport infrastructure which includes a regional airport with direct flights, a mainline railway and bus station, together with good trunk road links south and throughout the region. The property is situated on Ardconnel Street in the sought after and predominately residential area of Crown. A number of nearby properties operate as guest houses or B & B’s. The Redcliffe Hotel lies adjacent. Located in a central area, the property enjoys excellent views towards Inverness Castle the City Centre.
Accommodation
The internal accommodation, which is laid out over two floors, is shown on the appended floor plans. The approximate floor areas are as follows:-
Ground Floor - 395 m² (4,252 ft²)
First Floor - 338 m² (3,638 ft²)
Total - 733 m² (7,890 ft²)
Terms
ASKING PRICE
Offers over £450,000 are sought for our client’s heritable interest with the benefit of vacant possession.
LEASE
The entire subjects may be available to let. Please contact the marketing agents for information on lease terms.
PLANNING/ALTERNATIVE USE
Planning permission in principal (09/00867/PIPIN) has been obtained, dated 6th July 2010, to convert the existing building into 10 residential apartments. Plans and further information are available upon request. The premises are also suitable for a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary local authority consents, including conversion to residential/hotel/guest
house accommodation. Interested parties with alternative uses are advised to contact the marketing agents or the local planning department (01463 720600) to discuss their requirements.
Specification
- FLOOR AREA EXTENDING TO 733 M² (7,890 FT²)
- DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - PLANNING PERMISSION OBTAINED FOR CONVERSION INTO 10 NO. RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
- SUITABLE FOR ALTERNATIVE USES INCLUDING; RESIDENTIAL / HOTEL / GUEST HOUSE
- PRICE:- £450,000 offers over | RENT:- £POA