The subjects comprise a stunning B listed former church building understood to date from the 1840s that has been sympathetically converted to create a high quality workshop facility during the course of the 1990s.
Internally, the property benefits from the following:
- Office accommodation
- Staff rest area with tea preparation facilities
- Ornate features including timber clad ceiling
- Fully operational clock with hourly chime
- Reinforced concrete gallery/mezzanine level
- Gas heating system
- 3 phase power supply
- Spray booth
- Dust extraction system
- 8.75 metre approximate eaves height
- HGV access to site possible
- No burial ground adjacent
The property is located within attractive mature landscaped grounds and the total site area is approximately 0.81 acre. The property may hold potential for further development or for conversion to alternative uses subject to receipt of the appropriate consents. Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the potential and many unique features of the property.
Location
Dalkeith is located approximately 7 miles to the south east of Edinburgh City Centre and lies within the Midlothian Council boundary. The town benefits from having excellent transport links, with Eskbank Railway Station located just over a mile to the south, the City of Edinburgh Bypass approximately 1 mile to the north west and numerous bus services providing links to both the Borders and the wider Lothian area running nearby.
The town has expanded considerably in recent years through the development of several high quality residential schemes and these are supported by excellent local schooling in addition to campuses for both Edinburgh College and Newbattle Abbey College nearby. Dalkeith has excellent local amenities including restaurants, pubs and retail outlets plus several major supermarkets in close proximity. Recreational facilities in the form of Newbattle Golf Club, Dalkeith Country Park and the impressive Dalkeith Community Leisure Centre are also in the vicinity.
Immediately adjacent properties to the subjects are in residential use, however, other nearby occupiers include Edinburgh Sports Cars, Dalkeith Ford Centre and Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club.
Accommodation
The property has been measured in accordance with RICS Code of Measuring Practice - 6th Edition and the following Gross Internal Area has been calculated:
736.4 sq m (7,926 sq ft)
Terms
RATEABLE VALUE: According to the Scottish Assessors’ Association website, the subjects are noted to have a Rateable Value of £17,900 per annum.
It should be noted under the terms of the Small Business Bonus Scheme, the property maybe eligible for 25% rates relief depending on occupier status. Further information is available at www.saa.gov.uk
SALE/LEASE TERMS: Our client would consider a sale of the subjects and offers in excess of £550,000 are sought for the benefit of their heritable interest. Alternatively the property is available on a new Internal Repairing and Insuring Lease for a period to be agreed at a rent of £40,000 per annum.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE: The subjects have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D (47). A copy of the EPC for the subjects is available upon request.
VAT: VAT will not be chargeable on the sale price but may be chargeable on the rent.
LEGAL COSTS: Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in any transaction.
Specification
- Available due to relocation
- Gross Internal Area: 736 sq m (7,926 sq ft)
- Stunning former church building sympathetically converted
- Located on a mature landscaped site of approximately 0.81 acre
- Potential for a variety of alternative uses subject to planning
- 1 mile from the City of Edinburgh Bypass