- Former Scout hall with ancillary storage and office space
- Suitable for variety of uses
- Potential redevelopment opportunity
- Within popular residential area
- Capable of splitting to form two separate units
- Site area of 0.11 ha (0.27 ac)
- Building size 217.60 sq m (2,342 sq ft)
- Offers over £40,000
Location
Location
The property is located to the south of Ashcroft Drive, a short distance west of Castlemilk Road and within the Croftfoot area of Glasgow, approximately 4 miles south west of Glasgow City Centre.
The property enjoys good public transport connections, with regular bus services running along Castlemilk Road, whilst Croftfoot railway station is only 0.25 miles to the north, easily accessed via Croftend Avenue.
Ashcroft Drive forms a primarily residential street, although immediately to the west the property is a sheltered housing development which we understand is operated by Trust Housing Association.
Other surrounding properties include a Gulf petrol filling station, Kings Park Baptist Church, and a number of retail units on Castlemilk Road including a licensed grocers, barbers and laundrette.
Accommodation
Description
The property comprises a detached two storey building constructed of brick, rendered externally and having a dual aspect mono-pitched roof overlaid with a felt covering. The property is arranged over two floors both of which benefit from their own dedicated access. Internally, the space is subdivided as detailed below:
Ground floor: Storage space
First floor: Main hall (subdivided to the rear), office/storage room, kitchen, male and female toilet accommodation
The space at ground floor is fitted to a basic standard with concrete floor, brick walls and a timber clad ceiling, with access to the space via a steel roller shutter door. Lighting is by means of fluorescent lighting.
At first floor level, the main hall has a timber sprung floor, with brick and plasterboard walls ad a mono-pitched plasterboard ceiling. Natural daylighting is by means of timber framed single glazed windows, with artificial lighting via fixed fluorescent fittings. The office to the rear is finished to a similar standard but has a chipboard floor overlaid in carpet tiles.
The kitchen area has a chipboard floor overlaid in vinyl, with plastered walls and ceiling. The area is fitted with basic wall and floor mounted kitchen nits and a single stainless steel sink and drainer.
Each of the male and female toilet areas contain 2x WHBs and 2x WCs.
There is a central heating system which serves a number of radiators throughout.
Accommodation/areas
From sizes taken at the time of our inspection, we calculate the gross internal areas to be as follows:
Ground Floor 54.53 sq m (587 sq ft)
First Floor 163.07 sq m (1,755 sq ft)
TOTAL: 217.60 sq m (2,342 sq ft)
Terms
Alternative uses
The building would represent an excellent opportunity for existing use by a church organisation, youth organisation, sports club community group, dance company, charity or similar type operator. Alternatively, there is potential to convert for a number of commercial uses. eg. children’s nursery, small contractors business, events space etc.
Alternatively, the site could be redeveloped for residential or other commercial use.
As detailed below, the church is formed over two floors, each having their own separate entranceway and therefore the building could be split to form two units.
Planning
The relevant statutory plan is Glasgow City Development Plan adopted on 29 March 2017. The property may be suitable for a range of uses, subject to planning consent for a change of use.
Further information is available via Glasgow City Council.
Rating
The current Rateable Value is £14,600.
100% rates relief is available to eligible companies under the Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme.
The Rateable Value will require to be reassessed upon re-development for alternative use.
Price
Offers over £40,000 are sought.
VAT
We understand that no VAT is payable.
Energy Performance
The property has an EPC rating of [To be confirmed]. A full copy of the certificate can be made available to interested parties if required.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs.
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
Prospective purchasers will be responsible for the payment of any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
Date of Entry
Immediate entry is available.
Viewing and further information
By contacting the Sole Selling Agent:
Thomson Property Consultants
180 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 4RW
Tel: 0141 611 9666
Contact: Eric Thomson
Email: eric@thomsonproperty.co.uk