The subjects comprise a ground floor class 1A premises of traditional stone construction, contained as part of a larger 3-storey premises, surmounted by a pitched and slated roof.
Internally, the subjects offer generous open plan sales/office space to the front, with staff/storage space to the rear and a single W/C compartment also noted. At present, the subjects benefit from a mix of laminate and vinyl flooring, with stud lined textured walls and composite style ceiling panels.
Location
Portobello is a popular and vibrant suburb within Edinburgh that is located approximately 3 miles east of the city centre and lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth, and boasts a popular promenade and beach. Portobello over recent years has become a vibrant place to live, work and socialise, and attracts ample amounts of tourists during the summer months.
The premises itself is located at the east end of the High Street and is surrounded by various local and national commercial occupiers at ground floor level, with primarily residential dwellings at tenement level above.
Accommodation
The property has been measured in accordance with RICS Code of Measuring Practice - 6th Edition on a Net Internal basis and is as follows:
Retail, office, storage, staff - Ground Floor - 30.67 sq m (330 sq ft)
Terms
SERVICES: The subjects benefit from mains electricity, water and sewage.
SALE TERMS: We are seeking offers over £125,000 (exc. of VAT) for the outright purchase of our client’s heritable interest (Scottish equivalent of English freehold).
ENERGY PERFORMANCE: A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the subjects is available upon request. The EPC rating is a #.
NON-DOMESTIC RATES: According to the Scottish Assessors Association website, the subjects have a current rateable value of £6,200, although we understand this to be increasing to £7,400 as of the 1st of April 2026.
This means that any new occupier may benefit from 100% business rates relief in line with the Scottish Small Business Bonus Scheme.
PROPOSAL: All proposals to purchase should be sent directly to the sole marketing agents.
LEGAL COSTS: Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in this transaction. VAT:
All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT which may be chargeable.
Specification
- Rarely available class 1A premises
- Offered to market on a For Sale / outright heritable purchase basis
- Situated on popular and desirable Portobello High Street
- Ideal for owner occupation or investment purposes
- Benefits from high levels of pedestrian footfall and passing vehicular trade
- Offers over £125,000 (exc. of VAT)