The subjects comprise two self-contained office suites arranged over first and second floors, forming part of a larger building that was purpose-built in 1994. The offices are accessed by a dedicated entrance off the High Street with internal vestibule door that leads to a private stairwell. Each suite has its own buzzer and entry phone system. The suites are open-plan with partition walls installed to create the existing layouts, which currently include reception & waiting areas, general offices, managers offices / meeting rooms and a staff kitchen. Each suite also benefits from both male and female toilet facilities.
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 property occupies a prominent and very accessible position overlooking the pedestrianised High Street, within the heart of the town centre. Free public car parking and main public transport links are available within easy walking distance.
Accommodation
First Floor Suite 77.07 sq m (830 sq ft )
Second Floor Suite 74.58sq m ( 802sq ft )
TOTAL 151.65 sq m (1,632sq ft )
Terms
RENT & LEASE TERMS The property is available to rent as a whole for £6,500 p.a. or as two separate suites for £4,000 p.a. per suite. A new lease will be prepared on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis. The length of lease is negotiable with tenant incentives also available.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Space heating is provided by a series of electric night storage heaters.
RATING ASSESSMENT RV - £12,000. The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
PLANNING We are advised that the property currently benefits from Class 4 office use. The property is however also suitable for alternative commercial uses, subject to Landlord and Local Authority consent. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
VALUE ADDED TAX We are verbally advised that the property is VAT elected.
LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the tenant will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and VAT where applicable.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: E A copy of the EPC is available on request
Specification
- PURPOSE-BUILT OFFICE ACCOMMODATION
- FIRST & SECOND FLOOR SUITES
- AVAILABLE TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY
- FLEXIBLE LAYOUTS & SCOPE FOR ALTERNATIVE USE
- QUALIFIES FOR 100% SMALL BUSINESS RATES RELIEF
- NEGOTIABLE LEASE TERMS & INCENTIVES