The building is of traditional stone / brick construction, surmounted by a pitched and slated roof. The property has a painted render external finish, together with an attractive sandstone sales frontage incorporating large, double-glazed display windows. The ground floor accommodation is fully open-plan, whilst the first floor presently offers two offices and a toilet facility. A fixed timber staircase provides access to the first floor, which is also served by a rear fire exit onto Greyfriars’ Street.
The floors are of timber / concrete construction, with a mix of vinyl, tile, and carpet coverings. The interior is finished with timber clad / papered walls and suspended / fixed acoustic ceiling tiles.
Location
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) / M6 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 eastern side of Irish Street and lies between the main thoroughfare of Buccleuch Street and the pedestrianised retail area that extends along Friars Vennel.
Accommodation
Ground Floor 438 sqft
First Floor 350 sqft
TOTAL 788 sqft
Terms
The property is connected to mains supplies of water, gas, and electricity. Drainage is into the public sewer. Space heating is provided by a gas-fired boiler serving a series of wall mounted radiators.
Planning 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. However, the property is well suited to alternative commercial use, or possibly partial residential conversion, subject to Local Authority consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Rateable Value RV - £3,750 The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier eligibility.
Price Purchase offers around £50,000 are invited for our client's heritable interest. 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 will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
- Entire two storey building..
- Easily accessible town centre position.
- Gas-fired central heating system.
- NIA: 73.27 sq.m. (788 sq.ft).
- Qualifies for 100% rates relief.
- Suited to alternative commercial uses & scope for partial conversion (STC).