The property comprises a large single storey building, rectangular in shape with a long frontage onto Niddrie Mains Road. The property can be accessed from the front or from the large car park (43 spaces for parade) to the rear. Internally the property has been subdivided to provide various open plan and cellular office areas together with public area, reception, staff and visitor toilets and staff canteen area. The property was originally developed as a supermarket but was converted to office accommodation over 15 years ago. The premises benefit from gas central heating and an air handling system.
We have been advised by the Council’s Planning Department that the current lawful use of the property is a Class 4 office use. Consequently planning permission is required for the change of use of the site to a Class 1 retail premises. The Council’s Planning Department have also confirmed that the principle of a change of use to retail would be acceptable as the property is located in Craigmillar Local Centre and the Edinburgh City Local Plan supports retail uses in local centres provided they can be integrated into the centre, be compatible with the character and function of the centre, make a positive contribution to the centre and will not have a significant adverse impact on the centre.
Location
Niddrie Mains Road is a busy arterial route to the south east of Edinburgh City Centre. The subjects occupy at prominent position at 86/88 Niddrie Mains Road within a neighbourhood shopping parade and across from a newly constructed office and library building. Surrounding occupiers include Lidl, Tesco Express, William Hill and Greggs. The property is well served by public transport being on a main bus route to and from the city centre (3 miles away). The local area has seen a great deal of development in recent years including a new council office and library building (400 staff), two new primary schools (including nurseries), 370 new homes and £XXXm spent on infrastructure.
Accommodation
We have measured the accommodation in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) and we calculate the Net Internal Area of the premises to be approximately 7,111 sq ft (in existing configuration).
Terms
The property is offered on a full repairing and insuring basis (FRI) for a negotiable period of time. The landlord will insure the property and the premium will be recoverable from the tenant.
Rent - On application. VAT is payable on the rent at the prevailing rate.
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