96, High Street, Forres, IV36 1NY

LOCATION
Forres is located approx. 30 miles east of Inverness and 10 miles west of Elgin within Moray. The subject property occupies a prominent position on Forres High Street with good connection to the main A96 trunk road. Nearby occupiers include R S McColl, Ladbrokes, Boots Pharmacy and Home Hardware.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a terraced basement and 3-storey period sandstone building under a slate roof with a polished granite faade at ground floor level. The building features a moulded eaves cornice and architraves to outer windows as well as paired coped stacks. The property includes a car park to the rear of the building which is accessed via the pend at the side of the property. Vehicular access to the car park is via Fulton Road.

FLOOR AREA
The property extends to the following approx. floor areas:

MFT
Basement 14152
Ground Floor 1051,126
First Floor 971,039
Second Floor 961,033
Total: 3123,350

PLANNING
The property currently benefits from Class 2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services) Consent and is therefore also suitable for Class 1 (Retail) Consent. Class 3 (Food and Drink) use may also be suitable, subject to planning consent. The property is Category B Listed and sits within Forres town centre Conservation Area.

RATES
The property is currently listed in the Valuation Roll with a NAV/RV of £24,750. The business rate poundage for the financial year 2016/2017 is 48.4 pence for every £1 of rateable value.

EPC
The property is G rated. The Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendations Report are available on request.

PRICE
The heritable interest (Scottish equivalent of Freehold) is offered For Sale with offers over £160,000 sought.

COST
Each party will bear their own legal costs. In the normal manner the purchaser will be liable for any LBTT, Registration Dues and VAT thereon.