The subjects comprise the rear first floor office suite within a substantial three-storey office development. The original category A listed building to the front is of stone construction with a painted finish. The property has however been extended at the rear in cavity block / brick construction with a roughcast finish externally. The roof over is pitched and slated. The offices are accessed via a shared entrance vestibule and stairwell, with the entrance door located at the right-hand side of the property. Internally the office suite provides flexible open-plan accommodation, although presently separated by timber partitions. There are common kitchen and toilet facilities on the lower ground floor. The suite benefits from three dedicated car parking spaces, located at the rear of the property.
Location
Dumfries is the principal shopping and administrative centre in the Dumfries and Galloway region of southwest Scotland, with a residential population of around 37,500. The town lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow, 34 miles northwest of Carlisle and is bypassed by the A75 trunk road. The town’s retail catchment includes other nearby towns and villages, together with the surrounding rural hinterland. The area also draws in significant tourist trade during the spring and summer months. The subjects occupy a prominent position within the town centre, fronting Nith Place at its junction with Shakespeare Street (A781) and opposite the southern end of the pedestrianised High Street. The building also lies opposite the Loreburn Shopping Centre. The property is conveniently located for public transport links. Whilst the property benefits from dedicated car parking at the rear there is also on-street parking in the immediate vicinity together with a number of free public car parks within easy walking distance
Accommodation
Net Internal Area 128.42 m2 (1,382 ft2)
Terms
LEASE TERMS The property is available by way of a new lease on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, for a flexible term incorporating a regular review pattern. The rent is by negotiation based upon individual space requirements. Incentives may be available depending on the length of lease entered into.
RATING ASSESSMENT RV - £8,400. The subjects therefore qualify for 100% rates relief under the small business bonus scheme.
SERVICE CHARGE A service charge will be levied on the subjects. Details are available upon application.
LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the tenant will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and VAT where applicable to any letting.
VALUE ADDED TAX We understand that the property is elected for VAT.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: G A copy of the EPC is available on request
Specification
• Modernised Accommodation
• Dedicated Car Parking
• First Floor Suite
• Town Centre Location
• 100% Rates Relief
• Fully Managed Building
• Incentives Available
• NIA: 128.42m2 (1,382ft2 )