Prime Retail Unit To Let, High Street, Unit 9, Tweeddale,, Fort William, PH33 6EU

Ground floor and basement retail unit occupying a prominent pitch in the well established Tweeddale Building. The total accommodation extends to a net internal area of 164.36 sq m (1,769 sq ft) and qualifies for the Fresh Start Scheme. Rental incentives are available subject to lease term and covenant strength.

The subjects comprise part of a 3-storey purpose built development which provides a range of shop units at street level with residential accommodation above. Unit 9 provides ground floor open plan retail space with stock storage and welfare facilities provided at basement level. The unit benefits from modern glazed shop frontage and double entrance doors. The Highland Council have recently invested a significant sum of nearly £3 million in the Tweeddale building developing the upper floors to provide 22 flats.

Location

Fort William is the largest town in the West Highlands with a catchment population in the region of 20,000. The town is a popular tourist destination and attracts over 540,000 visitors each year, due to its proximity to Ben Nevis and Glencoe. It is located approximately 180 km (112 miles) to the north west of Glasgow and 109 km (68 miles) to the south west of Inverness.

The subjects occupy a prominent pitch within the wellestablished Tweeddale development at the eastern end of the High Street. Neighbouring occupiers include Boots, Semi-Chem, W H Smith, and Llyods TSB.

Accommodation

Ground Floor 122.57 sq m ( 1,319 sq ft )
Basement 41.79 sq m (450 sq ft )
Total: 164.36 sq m (1,769 sq ft )

Terms

PLANNING
The property has the benefit of a Class 1 (Shops) Consent in terms of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. Other uses will also be suitable subject to local authority approval. Please contact the agents to discuss any proposals.

RATES
The property is listed in the Valuation Roll with a proposed NAV/RV for 2017 of £23,500. The business rate poundage for 2017/2018 will be 46.6 pence in every £1 of rateable value. The property qualifies for the Fresh Start Scheme which provides relief of 50% for 12 months.

Specification

•  GROUND FLOOR & BASEMENT
•  PROMINENT RETAIL PITCH
•  FLOOR AREA: 164 M² (1,769 FT²)
•  QUALIFIES FOR FRESH START RATES DISCOUNT SCHEME
•  INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
•  RENT: £30,000 PER ANNUM