FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2026 AT 9AM - ***ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A TENANTED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CURRENTLY TRADING AS AN ESTABLISHED LIGHTING RETAILER***OCCUPYING A PROMINENT CORNER UNIT ON FORT STREET IN THE POPULAR SOUTH AYRSHIRE TOWN OF AYR***POTENTIAL YIELD OF 12.8% BASED ON MARKET VALUE RENT OF £16K PER ANNUM AND THE GUIDE PRICE OF £125K***EXCELLENT ASSET MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL AS SUBSTANTIALLY UNDER LET (CURRENT RENT OF £12.5k P.A. )***
The property provides an appealing proposition for commercial property investors and landlords seeking an income-producing asset with an existing occupier in situ. The premises are currently utilised for retail purposes, offering an established trading environment and the potential for continued commercial use.
Fort Street benefits from its position within Ayr's established commercial area, close to the town centre and surrounded by a variety of retail, hospitality, leisure and service businesses. Ayr is a popular and well-connected town, serving a substantial local catchment and benefiting from excellent road and public transport links to surrounding Ayrshire towns and beyond.
The property offers an opportunity to secure a tenanted retail investment with an established occupier, making it suitable for both private investors and commercial property portfolios.
***KEY FEATURES***
- Tenanted commercial investment (LIGHTING RETAILER.... LONG STANDING TENANT)
- Currently trading as a lighting retailer
- Established retail location
- Existing occupier in situ
- Fort Street position within Ayr
- Suitable for investors and commercial landlords
- Potential for continued rental income
- Established local trading environment
***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 10, Marlepark, Ayr, KA7 4RN - Detached - 3 bedroom - SOLD MAR'26 - £285,000
- 16, Whiteford View, Ayr, KA7 3LL - Detached - 4 bedroom - SOLD MAR'26 - £245,000
- 5, Craigwell Place, Ayr, KA7 2XL - Semi - Detached , 3 bedroom - SOLD MAR'26 - £275,044
***Ayr is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire council area and the historic county town of Ayrshire. The town sits approximately 37 miles south west of Glasgow, 15 miles south west of Kilmarnock and can be accessed by the main arterial route of the M77 motorway.***With a population of around 46,200 (as of 2022), Ayr is the 15th largest settlement in Scotland and second largest town in Ayrshire by population.***
***Ayr is served by two nursery schools, fifteen primary schools and four secondary schools***
***Ayr is served by several major roads:***
A77 – forming the Ayr bypass, part of the trunk route between Glasgow and Stranraer.
A79 – the former A77 before the bypass was opened, now the main road running through Ayr and linking Ayr with Prestwick and its airport.
A70 – running east from Ayr to Cumnock, Lanark and Edinburgh.
A713 – running southeast to Dalmellington and Castle Douglas.
A719 – running northeast to Galston and southwest along the coast to Turnberry.
*Eight local bus services operated by Stagecoach West Scotland serve Ayr and Prestwick. Express coaches to Glasgow Buchanan Street operate every 30–60 minutes.*
*The Ayr railway station has regular services to Glasgow Central station, Edinburgh Waverley, Stranraer, Girvan and Kilmarnock.
*In relation to Ayr, Glasgow Airport is 35 miles (56 km) away.*
Ayr offers a variety of amenities including a beach, parks, historical sites, and shopping centres. Visitors can enjoy Ayr Beach, the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, and Ayr Racecourse. According to Trip advisor, there are also numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops in the town centre.
GUIDE PRICE: £125,000
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