The property comprises of a former airport hanger, built as part of a second world war airfield. The building consists of a high bay steel framed warehouse with single storey amenity wings to either side. The property benefits from a large parking and yard area to the front, side and rear of the building. Additional yard space is also available if required. Internally the main building has a concrete floor with a minimum eaves height of 6m, rising to 15m. The unit benefits from an open span, therefore providing ideal warehouse / storage space. Each wing provides ancillary space which is mostly of a cellular layout. There are large metal sliding doors to the front and rear elevations. Vehicular access is also provided via a metal roller shutter door at the front elevation.
Location
DUMFRIES, with a population of around 37,500 persons, is the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway and is south west Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre, attracting trade from nearby towns and villages, together with the surrounding rural hinterland. The town lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow and 34 miles northwest of Carlisle, and occupies a strategic location at the intersection of the A75, A76 and A701 trunk roads. The A709 provides the shortest link to the A74 (M) motorway at Lockerbie, which is some 12 miles distant.
The A75 forms part of the connection between Dumfries and Cairnryan, the gateway to Northern Ireland. Heathhall Industrial Estate is located a short distance from the Dumfries Northern Bypass (A75), approximately 3 miles north east of the town centre. The estate lies between the A701 and A709 therefore providing easy access to the main road network. Nearby occupiers include Henry Schein, Ashleigh, Interfloor, Aviagen, G4S, Lloyd Ltd, Franklin Steel, James Gordon Ltd, Rembrand Timber, Eurocell, Crosslings Plumbers Merchants and Nationwide Crash Repair Centre.
Accommodation
Warehouse 4,286 sq.m. (46,134 sq.ft.)
Ancillary Space 1,288 sq.m. (13,864 sq.ft. )
Total 5,574 sq.m. (60,000 sq.ft. )
The current site area is estimated to extend to 5.4 Acres, outlined in red on the adjacent plan. However, an additional area of yard (outlined in blue) is also available, subject to negotiation, and extends to approximately 2.0 Acres therefore resulting in a total site area of 7.4 Acres or thereby.
Terms
SERVICES The property is understood to connect to mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is understood to be connected to the public sewer.
RENT & LEASE TERMS Asking rent: £XXX per annum. The property is available by way of a new lease on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, for a flexible term incorporating a regular review pattern. Incentives may be available depending on the length of lease.
PRICE Purchase offers are invited for our client’s heritable interest.
RATING ASSESSMENT The subjects presently have a combined RV of £XXX The poundage rate for the financial year 2017/18 is 49.2 pence for properties with a Rateable Value over £XXX
PLANNING We understand that the subjects benefit from Class 6 (Storage and Distribution) use at present, however all interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard. The property does however offers scope for other business or industrial uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Enquiries relating to the subject’s use can be made direct with Dumfries and Galloway Council - 01387 260199.
LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the purchaser / tenant will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and VAT where applicable to any sale / letting.
VALUE ADDED TAX For the avoidance of doubt, all figures are quoted exclusive of VAT. Prospective tenants/purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of this transaction.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Not Applicable.
Specification
• Large Open-Plan Warehouse
• Established Industrial Location
• Secure 5.4 Acre Site
• Further Yard Space Available
• Central Location
• Easy Access to the A75
• Suited for a Variety of Uses
• Available from November 2017
• Flexible Terms Available