The subjects comprise a double fronted unit with electric roller shutters arranged over the ground floor of an end of terrace, two storey block with residential units on the first floor. There is plenty of parking available outside and on the surrounding streets.
These deceptively large premises are currently set up as an office but would also be suitable for retail use with a distinct front shop/back shop arrangement. The front area is afforded plenty of natural light due to the two large windows. A small set of steps lead you up to the rear section where there is a small store/kitchen just off to the right. A further set of steps lead up to a large rear area which could be utilised as storage space or a display area.
The WC facilities are in the mid-section of the shop and there’s a DDA accessible WC just off the main shop area.
Location
Bathgate is a popular town in West Lothian situated just off junction 3A of the M8 and is approximately 5 miles and 15 miles west of Livingston and Edinburgh respectively.
The subjects are located on Jarvey Street close to the corner of Hopetoun Street at the east end of the town centre. The immediate area is retail and commercial but there is also a high density of residential properties in the surrounding streets.
The train station is a short walk from the subjects and there are also a number of bus services connecting the town with surrounding districts. Local parking can also be found nearby.
Nearby occupiers include several cafes, a branch of the Bank of Scotland, Hopetoun Bar and Bistro and Euroscot Supermarket.
Accommodation
According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate net internal area:
71.01 sq m (764 sq ft)
Terms
RENT
Our client is seeking rental offers of £13,520 per annum (£260 per week) to grant a new lease.
LEASE TERMS
The subjects are made available on the basis of a new full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease on flexible terms for a period to be agreed.
RATEABLE VALUE
According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £9,000 which is due to be reduced to £6,800 effective 1st April 2023. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.494 pence in the pound.
Occupiers may be eligible for rates relief through the small business bonus scheme if the combined rateable value of all their business premises in Scotland is £35,000 or less.
UTILITIES
We understand the property is served by mains water and electricity.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
The Energy Performance Certificate rating is pending.
A copy of the recommendation report is available on request.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party shall bear their own legal costs in the preparation of the lease with the eventual tenant liable for any Registration Dues or LBTT thereon.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 came into force on 26th June 2017. This now requires us to conduct due dilligence not only on our client but also on any purchasers or occupiers. Once an offer has been accepted, the prospective purchaser(s)/occupier(s) will need to provide, as a minimum, proof of identity and residence and proof of funds for the purchase, before any transaction can proceed.
ENTRY
Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law.
VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
By contacting the sole agent: