The subjects comprise a split-level ground floor unit forming part of an ornate sandstone building with brick extension, surmounted by a series of pitched and flat roofs. The main customer entrance door is accessed directly from the public footpath on King Street, with deliveries etc handled via separate doors to the side and rear
The internal accommodation extends to an open-plan dining area with kitchen, prep space and bar at the rear, reception / private dining room, pot wash, office, and utility room. There are also separate male and female toilets, together with a unisex accessible toilet and baby changing facility. The property benefits from decorative tile and hardwood floors, good levels of natural daylighting, a full extraction system with stainless-steel hood, integrated sound system, and a modern fire alarm system.
Location
Castle Douglas, with a population of circa 4,000, is the main administrative town serving the Stewartry district of Dumfries & Galloway. The town is a popular boutique shopping destination, attracting good levels of tourist trade, and is also the main market town for the surrounding rural areas. In addition, Castle Douglas is now well established as the regions ‘Food Town’ hosting a variety of events throughout the year and supporting many local businesses within the food & drink sector.
The town is bypassed by the A75 trunk road and is located at its junction with the A713. The A75 connects the A74(M) / M6 motorways at Gretna to Stranraer and the Cairnryan ferry ports. The regional capital of Dumfries lies approximately 18 miles to the east
Accommodation
275.72 sq.m. (2,968 sq.ft.) (>60 covers)
Terms
Rateable Value RV - £14,950 Please Note: The property will benefit from 40% rates relief under the Hospitality Relief 2025.
Approximate Rates Payable - £4,467 Rent & Lease Terms Rental offers around £22,000 per annum are invited. The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring (FRI) lease, for a flexible term, incorporating a regular review pattern. Tenant incentives may be available.
VAT 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 tenant will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Planning The subjects were converted into a restaurant circa 2017 (Planning Reference: 17/1016/FUL) and therefore benefit from a Class 3 (Food and Drink) consent, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. The property is however suited to alternative commercial use, subject to Local Authority consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: E A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
- Recently converted ground floor former banking hall
- Prime trading position within regional ‘food town’
- Dedicated parking