The subjects comprise a ground floor hot food takeaway/restaurant premises, contained within a larger 3 storey traditional stone built building, surmounted by a pitched and slated roof.
The property benefits from a traditional stone and tiled frontage, with single glazed and timber framed display windows that provide good natural light into the premises itself. Access to the property is afforded to the left hand side via a further single glazed and timber framed entrance door. The property further benefits from electric roller shutters for added security purposes.
Internally, the property comprises a fully fitted out fish and chip shop/takeaway section to the front, with seating/restaurant space for approximately 26 covers to the rear. The property further comprises 2 W/C compartments, a coat store, rear kitchen/prep space and 3 exterior outside stores/refrigeration cubicles.
The flooring throughout the main premises is of a solid construction with a tiled overlay; the walls are clad with plastic partitioning/splashback in the front sales/service area, whereas they are part plastic splashback/plastered and painted to the rear seating area. A false tiled ceiling was noted that incorporated recessed anti-glare spotlights. The rear kitchen/prep area comprises a solid floor with vinyl overlay, plastered and painted walls and a false tiled ceiling.
Three store rooms were noted to the exterior; one a refrigeration unit, one further food prep/storage area and an upper floor storage cupboard that was accessed via a set of solid concrete steps.
The property further benefits from designated parking spaces to the rear accessed off Kilwinning Place, that are offered on a first come first service basis with the neighbouring tenants.
Location
The subjects are located on the busy High Street within Musselburgh, which is the largest settlement in East Lothian. Musselburgh lies approximately 5 miles east of Edinburgh’s City Centre, being situated on the coast of the Firth of Forth, with the River Esk meandering through the town itself.
More specifically, the subjects are located on the south side of the High Street, in close proximity to where the High Street meets Kilwinning Street to the south. The subjects are surrounded by both national and local covenants to include Cancer Research UK, Pepe’s Piri Piri, Ideal Flooring Solutions and Coach and Horses Public House.
Accommodation
We have measured the property in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice 6th Edition. From our measurements taken on site we have calculated the net internal area of the subjects to be in the order of:
Total NIA: 88.91sqm (957sqft)
Terms
RENT - Rental is negotiable, but our client is seeking offers within the region of £23,400 per annum / £450 per week for a term to be agreed.
RATES - According to the Scottish Assessors Association website, the property has a current rateable value of £19,100 per annum.
VAT - The prices quoted are exclusive of VAT which may be chargeable.
LEGAL COSTS - Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.
VIEWING - Strictly by appointment through the sole letting agents.
DATE OF ENTRY - Entry will be available on completion of legal formalities.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE - A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the subjects is available upon request.
Specification
- Long-term and Highly established Fish and Chip shop situated on Musselburgh High Street
- All fixtures and fittings included, with rear restaurant seating for approximately 26 covers
- Equipment including, but not limited to kebab grill, pizza oven, deep fat fryer, chip scuttle and various fridges/freezers
- Rear kitchen/preparation space and 3 external store/fridge/food preparation rooms
- Flexible use offers welcome, other than continual running of a fish and chip restaurant/hot food takeaway.
- NIA of 88.91sqm (957sqft)
- Negotiable rent of offers within the region of £23,400 per annum / £450 per week