Land/Development Opportunity, Contractors Yard, Gorthleck, Inverness, IV2 6UJ

The subjects under consideration comprise a contractor’s yard and workshop which is set within grounds extending to approximately 1.388 hectares (3.43 acres). The flood lit site is secure and has been compartmentalised to provide 5 open storage bays for building materials plus a washbay area, loading platform,

fuel dispensing facilities (2 x 13,000 ltr bunded tanks) and salt storage.

 

In addition there is a large workshop of concrete block construction under a pitched roof, which has 3 phase power and a vehicle inspection pit.

 

There is also a timber built former office block on site, which has been converted to create habitation space for residential purposes incorporating 2 bedrooms, study, kitchen/living area and a shower room with W.C. There is staff welfare facilities annexed to the chalet. There are a range of outbuildings together with a portacabin.

 

At the rear of the site there is a serviced house plot with planning permission (REF. 04/01308/FULIN) to construct a new 6 bedroomed, two storey house with attached garage, utility and office area. The plot will be served with its own private access. Further details are available upon request.

The subjects are located within the commuter village of Gorthleck which lies approximately 20 miles south west of Inverness. Inverness is regarded as the administrative and retail centre for the Highlands of Scotland. The city has an estimated population of 65,000 inhabitants and is the most important settlement with a string of towns and villages stretching around the Moray Firth and Ross-shire areas with a total population of approximately 125,000 persons. Fort Augustus lies approximately 12 miles west of the subjects and is positioned at the south west end of Lochness.Within a 25 mile radius of the property there has been development or plans to create over 10 new wind farms. There is also two proposed electrical substations to be constructed at Torness and Tomatin. The site is well positioned to serve these developments.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING

Not applicable.

 

RATEABLE VALUE

The subjects are listed in the current Valuation Roll as follows:

 

Workshop etc. – NAV/RV £XXX

 

The subjects qualify for 100% Rates Relief within the terms of the Small Business Bonus Scheme.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is seeking offers to dispose of the heritable land and buildings with vacant possesion and the benefit of planning permission for the house plot. Offers over £XXX are sought.

 

There is also an opportunity to acquire the adjacent 6 bedroom residential dwelling house together with outbuildings set within approximately 7 acres of land.

 

LEGAL COSTS

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction with the Purchaser responsible for any LBTT, Registration Dues and any VAT payable thereon.

 

VAT

Unless otherwise stated, all prices, premiums and rents quoted are exclusive of VAT.