This traditionally constructed stone and pitched slate roof office building provides office space on the ground and first floor with a second storey attic for storage purposes. Internally the property has been redecorated and is fitted out as an office with power, telecoms. Property has also benefited from recently installed LED lighting, a new heating/hot water gas boiler, replacement double glazed Upvc windows throughout the property providing good natural lighting.
The ground floor is accessed from the adjoining car park and comprises a vestibule, main hall with access to the first floor, 3 ground floor offices, staff kitchen, a strong room and a cupboard. The first floor comprises 2 offices, staff toilets and access to the attic. The attic comprises 2 areas, the first is a lined and insulated store with strip lighting, power and good natural light from Velux windows/skylights. The second smaller area is a part lined, floored loft area for storage.
Location
This two and a half storey office is situated adjacent to Keith Railway Station and is a short drive from A96 Trunk road providing excellent connectivity to Inverness and Aberdeen and with planned upgrades to the Aberdeen – Inverness rail line direct access to Inverness Airport will be available by train. The property is of traditional construction and layout and has recently undergone some modernisation. The office is situated adjacent to the main Isla Bank Mills Estate car park providing free visitors and staff car parking.
Accommodation
Ground Floor:
Office 1 - 21.4 sq m
Office 2 - 15.5 sq m
Office 3 - 37.8 sq m
Strong Room - 7.8 sq m
Hall - 11.6 sq m
Kitchen - 8.2 sq m
First Floor:
Office 4 - 19.0 sq m
Office 5 - 49.9 sq m
Hall - 10.0 sq m
Gents WC - 1.8 sq m
Ladies WC - 2.1 sq m
Gents WC - 7.1 sq m
Terms
Energy Performance Certificate - An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been requested and a copy of this will be available shortly.
Planning - The property has consent for use as an office (Class 2 or 4) and preference would be given to proposals continuing such use. Any proposal to use the property for an alternative to office use would require consent for change of use in terms of Planning and Building Control legislation which the applicant must obtain themselves.
It should be noted that the above advice is purely for guidance and is entirely without prejudice to the consideration of any formal applications for Planning Consent or Building Warrant by Moray Council.
For further advice on Planning issues please visit the Council’s website via this link http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_41669.html or contact the Duty Officer, Development Control Section, Tel No 0300 1234561 between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Building Standards - For advice on Building Standards issues please contact the Duty Officer, Building Control Section, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, or on Tel No 0300 1234561 between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Rateable Value - The property has a current Rateable Value of £17,500. For further information contact Moray Council’s Non-Domestic Rates Team on (01343) 563456 or alternatively e-mail them on ndr-enq@moray.gov.uk.
Lease Terms - Offers of £10,750 per annum, exclusive of VAT if applicable, are sought on the following main terms of lease:
Lease period - flexible.
Rent review – rent to be reviewed to market value on a 3 year cycle.
Repairs/Maintenance – the tenant is to accept the property in its current condition and will maintain it in that condition.
Buildings Insurance - the Council will arrange buildings insurance for the property and recover the cost of that insurance from the tenant. The tenant will be responsible for obtaining Public Liability, contents and other insurance required for their occupation.
Fees - the Council's reasonable legal expenses in the granting of a lease will be recovered from the tenant.
Stamp Duty Land Tax – the tenant would be responsible for the payment of any Stamp Duty Land Tax in respect of the transaction.