The subjects are within 2 storey sandstone buildings which have pitched roofs, part covered in slate and part covered with concrete tiles. There is a small single storey extension to the rear which gives access, via the pub, to an enclosed beer garden. The property has an adjacent car park accessed off Broompark Road.
The subjects comprise a traditional style public bar off which there are male, female and disabled toilet facilities. There is a mix of fixed and loose seating and generally the premises are well presented. There is ancillary storage and a good sized cellar. The property has gas central heating. There is a stair leading to an upper floor area which is unused.
Location
The property is situated on the corner of Broompark Road and Main Street within the village of High Blantyre. The subjects are adjacent to all local retail amenities that serve the surrounding area which is largely residential in nature. Occupiers in close proximity include Gilbride Pharmacy, Smartways Convenience Store, William Hill, Ladbrokes and two hot food carryout shops.
High Blantyre lies to the south of Blantyre and is approximately 2 ½ miles north east of Hamilton and 5 miles north east of East Kilbride. Indeed, convenient road access to the property is available from the A725 East Kilbride expressway.
Accommodation
According to our measurements we calculate the subjects to extend to a Net Internal floor area of 125 sq.m (1,350 sq.ft) excluding the circulation and toilet facilities.
The beer garden extends to a total area of 31 sq.m (323 sq.ft) approximately.
Terms
TRADE INVENTORY - The asking price will include the Trade Inventory.
RATING ASSESSMENT - From reference to the Scottish Assessor’s Department website, the public house premises are entered in the Valuation Roll with a Rateable Value of £21,900.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE - A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) can be made available on request, or by accessing DM Hall’s website (www.dmhall.co.uk). The Rating is “E”.
TENANCY DETAILS - The property is let on a tenancy at will between the current owners and the manager, this can be terminated at any time by either party on serving 28 days’ notice to allow vacant possession of the public house.
PRICE - Offers over £150,000 are invited for our client’s heritable interest in the subjects.
VAT - Our clients have elected to waive exemption to VAT and accordingly VAT will be payable on the purchase price. It may be possible for the transaction to complete by way of a TOGC, however, interested parties will require to seek their own financial advice in this regard.
LEGAL COSTS - Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
DATE OF ENTRY - By mutual agreement, however, immediate entry can be made available following conclusion of missives.
Specification
- Occupying a prominent corner position within the village centre
- Next to all local amenities and benefits from rear parking
- Public bar finished to a good standard
- Net internal area of 125 sq.m (1,350 sq.ft) approximately
- Fully enclosed rear beer garden area
- EPC Rating ‘E’
- Offer over £150,000 invited