The subjects comprise an entire two-storey and attic building. The mid-terraced property is of traditional construction with solid brick walls surmounted by a pitched and slate clad roof. A single-storey extension of brick construction under a flat roof has been added to the rear. The building benefits from a sales frontage with large display windows, recessed entrance door and full-width fascia signage.
Windows are of single-glazed timber casement and double glazed aluminium casement design. The internal accommodation extends to a ground floor sales area / reception, two offices or stores, and an understairs cupboard, together with two first floor offices, a toilet and an attic floor store.
Location
The subjects occupy a central trading position within a popular tourist town. Castle Douglas, with a population of circa 4,000, is the main administrative town serving the Stewartry district of Dumfries & Galloway.
The town is a popular boutique shopping destination, attracting good levels of tourist trade, and is also the main market town for the surrounding rural areas. In addition, Castle Douglas is now well established as the regions ‘Food Town’ hosting a variety of events throughout the year and supporting many local businesses within the food & drink sector. The town is bypassed by the A75 trunk road and is located at its junction with the A713. The A75 connects the A74(M) / M6 motorways at Gretna to Stranraer and the Cairnryan ferry ports.
The regional capital of Dumfries lies approximately 18 miles to the east. The property is situated on the northeastern side of Academy Street, close to its junction with King Street which serves as the main traffic thoroughfare and principal retailing area. Surrounding properties include retail units, professional offices, a Post Office, cafés, restaurants and residential dwellings.
Accommodation
NIA: 81.16 sq.m. (873 sq.ft.)
GIA: 96.90 sq.m. (1,043 sq.ft.)
Terms
Services The Detail The property is connected to mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is assumed to be into the main public sewer. There is a ceiling mounted climate control unit at ground level, together with a series of overnight storage heaters serving the first floor accommodation. Hot water is provided by an instantaneous electric geyser. A fire alarm system has also been installed.
Planning We assume the subjects benefit from Class 1A (shops, financial, professional & other services) consent, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. The property is however well suited to alternative commercial use or residential conversion, subject to Local Authority consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Rateable Value RV - £3,950 The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme. Price Purchase offers around £80,000 are invited.
VAT We are verbally advised that the property is not VAT elected.
Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The purchaser will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: C A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
- Entire two-storey & attic building
- Central position within popular tourist town
- Scope for alternative use or residential conversion (STC)
- NIA: 81.16 sq.m. (873 sq.ft.)
- GIA: 96.90 sq.m. (1,043 sq.ft.)
- Offers Around: £80,000