The subjects comprise a ground floor shop unit forming part of a two storey and attic mid-terraced building. The main walls are of stone construction with the roof over being pitched and slated. The upper floors comprise residential dwellings in separate ownership. The shop benefits from an attractive three-quarter height timber display frontage with recessed entrance door. A full frontage electric metal roller shutter provides out-of-hours security. We understand that the site extends to the footprint of the building only, however there is a small surfaced courtyard to the rear of the property which is shared with the neighbouring occupiers. The courtyard has a pedestrian access onto the lane off Irish Street, situated at the rear
Location
DUMFRIES, with a population of around 37,500, is the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway and is south west Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre. The town lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow and 34 miles northwest of Carlisle, occupying a strategic location at the intersection of the A75, A76 and A701 trunk roads. The A709 provides the shortest link to the A74 (M) motorway at Lockerbie, which is some 12 miles distant.
The property is situated in the busy pedestrian shopping thoroughfare of Friars Vennel. This links the High Street with the bus stances and riverside area at Whitesands. The subjects are within close proximity to the recently regenerated area at the northern end of the High Street, known as ‘Burns Square’. The square also accommodates one of Dumfries’s main bus stances. Nearby occupiers include Apex Scotland, Mr News convenience store, T. A. Francis & Son bakers, Greggs, Barclays, Ladbrokes, Cancer Research and Shelter.
Accommodation
Accommodation • Retail Area • Store • Staff WC
Floor Areas We calculate that the net internal area extends to 21.23m2 (229ft2 ) or thereby.
Terms
Tenancy The property is let to Criffel Crafters Limited operating an arts and crafts retail business, on a full repairing and insuring lease, expiring on the 31st June 2021. The passing rent is £XXX per annum. A copy of the lease documentation can be provided upon application.
Price Offers over £XXX are invited,
Rating Assessment RV - £XXX
Services The property is understood to connect to mains supplies of water and electricity with drainage assumed to be connected to the public sewer.
Costs Each party to bear their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the purchaser will be responsible for LBTT, Registration Dues and VAT where applicable.
Value Added Tax All prices, rents and premiums, where quoted, are exclusive of Value Added Tax. We are advised that the property is not VAT elected.
Energy Performance Rating Energy Performance Rating: G A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
• Open plan retail unit.
• Let to Criffel Crafters Limited.
• Prominent position on busy pedestrian thoroughfare within Dumfries town centre.
• Close proximity to prime retailing area and town centre bus stances.
• Net Internal Floor Area 21.23m2 (229ft 2 ) or thereby.
• Purchase offers over £XXX are invited.
• Lease expires June 2021.