The property consists of a modernised ground floor office / retail unit which forms part of a larger mid-terraced building. The main walls are of traditional stone and brick construction, surmounted by pitched and slated roofs. The unit has a good-sized uPVC double-glazed display window and entrance door within the front elevation. Additional windows have been installed at the rear. Access into the unit is also available via an integral common close, leading from the public footpath to the rear of the property.
Location
Dumfries, with a population of around 37,500 is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway as is therefore South West Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre. The town lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow and 34 miles north west of Carlisle, occupying 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 subjects are located in an easily accessible mixed use district around 150 yards from the Loreburne Shopping Centre and pedestrianised High Street. The property is also only a short walk from the attractive waterside area of Whitesands and the Dock Park. Other nearby commercial occupiers include hair and beauty salons, hot-food takeaways, public houses, a dental practice, professional offices and a gymnasium
Accommodation
Ground Floor 34.20 sq m (368 sq ft )
Terms
THE TENANT The property is let to Key Housing Association Limited who, from beginnings as a housing association, have evolved into an organisation that primarily focusses on delivering personalised home support within the community. A housing function does however remain in place, with managed properties located across 15 Scottish Local Authorities. Website – www.key.org.uk
RATING ASSESSMENT RV - £3,300 The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. We understand that electric panel heating has been installed.
Specification
- EDGE OF TOWN CENTRE
- MODERNISED G/FLOOR UNIT
- OPPOSITE PUBLIC CAR PARK
- LICENSE TO: KEY HOUSING ASSOC. LTD
- PASSING RENT: £4,263 PER ANNUM
- VACANT POSSESSION EASILY RECOVERABLE
- AUCTION DATE: 9TH DECEMBER 2020 @ 2.30 PM
- GUIDE PRICE: £34,000