The subjects comprise a corner unit with attractive architectural features, arranged over ground and basement floors. The property forms part of a larger mixed-use tenement of traditional sandstone construction under a pitched and slated roof. The sales frontage has a painted external finish and benefits from large display windows, providing a superior level of natural daylight. The ground floor sales area has laminated and vinyl floor coverings, together with painted walls and ceilings. Fitted storage units, worktops, splash-backs, and a wash-hand basin have also been installed.
Accommodation Ground Floor A fixed timber staircase provides access to the basement level, which extends beneath a neighbouring retail unit. The upper floors comprise separately owned and self-contained residential dwellings.
Location
The property has sales frontages onto two busy town centre thoroughfares and benefits from a high level of passing traffic and pedestrian footfall. Dumfries, with a population of around 33,000, is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway and is therefore southwest Scotland’s administrative centre. main shopping and 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, although the A75 and A701 offer alternative routes dependant on the direction of travel, with junctions at Gretna and Beattock respectively. The A75 also provides a link to the Northern Irish ferry ports at Cairnryan.
The property is set on the southern side of Buccleuch Street, with a return frontage along Irish Street, and lies between the town’s historic professional district and pedestrianised retailing area.
Accommodation
Ground Floor 401 sqft
Basement Floor 646 sqft
Total 1,047 sqft
Terms
Planning The subjects were last used as a sandwich bar & deli. We understand the property is registered as having a Class 1A (Shops, financial, professional and other services) use class, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Rateable Value RV - £4,500 The unit therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier eligibility.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request
Price Purchase offers are invited.
Rent & Lease Terms Rental offers around £8,000 per annum are invited. The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring (FRI) lease, for a flexible term, incorporating a regular review pattern. Tenant incentives may be available, subject to the length of lease agreed.
Value Added Tax We are verbally advised that the property is not VAT elected.
Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The purchaser / tenant will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Specification
- Attractive corner unit.
- Ground & basement floor accommodation.
- Established use as a sandwich bar & deli.
- Fronting two busy town centre thoroughfares.
- Set between professional district and main retailing area.
- Qualifies for 100% rates relief.