• Attractive retail unit, finished to modern standard
• Prominent location in Balfron village centre
• Fully refurbished, in walk-in condition
• Double glazing
• Gas central heating
• Below rates threshold – 100% rates relief
• Total area 46.13 sq m (497 sq ft) plus basement storage
• £8,XXXa
Location
The property occupies a prominent position within the village centre of Balfron.
Balfron comprises a village with a population of approximately 2,100 people, located in the Stirlingshire local authority area. The village is approximately 16 miles north of Glasgow and 18 miles west of Stirling and is a popular commuter settlement formed on the A875, a short distance south of the A811 which is the main road between Balloch and Stirling.
Balfron is within a short distance of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, one of only two National Parks in Scotland. The village benefits from a small number of shops which mainly serve the local population.
The property is located to the west of Buchanan Street, between Cotton Street to the north and Hillhead Brae to the south, and within the main retail pitch in Balfron. The local Co-op foodstore is located immediately to the south, with adjacent occupiers including a newsagents / Post Office, hair salon and ironmonger.
Description
The property comprises a ground floor retail unit, formed within a two storey detached building, constructed of brick/stone, rendered externally and having a pitched and slated roof. The shop benefits from two double glazed display windows, with a central entrance doorway.
Internally, the unit has been arranged to provide open plan sales area, with store and staff/customer toilet to the rear, and additional storage space at basement level.
The property was recently comprehensively refurbished and provides walk-in space, with the following finishes and fittings:
• Main sales – laminate floor, painted plasterboard walls and ceiling, lighting rails and feature pendant lighting
• Rear store – carpeted floor, painted plasterboard walls and ceiling, LED lighting
• Toilet – slate tiled floor, painted plasterboard walls and ceiling
• Gas fired central heating system with radiators throughout
• Security alarm system with CCTV
• Fire alarm system
In addition to the above, there is excellent storage space at basement level, with a concrete floor and brick/block walls.
Accommodation/areas
We calculate the ground floor to extend to a net internal area of 46.13 sq m (497 sq ft). In addition, the basement extends to a net internal area of 7.25 sq m (78 sq ft).
Rating
The current Rateable Value is £4,050.
The property is eligible for 100% rates relief to qualifying companies under the current Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme.
Rent
£8,XXXa.
VAT
We understand that there is no VAT payable on the rent.
Energy Performance
The property has an EPC rating of [TBC]. A full copy of the certificate can be made available to interested parties if required.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs.
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
Prospective Tenants will be responsible for the payment of any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
Date of Entry
Immediate entry is available.
Viewing and further information
By contacting the Sole Letting Agent:
Thomson Property Consultants
180 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 4RW
Tel: 0141 611 9666
Contact: Eric Thomson
Email: eric@thomsonproperty.co.uk