The subjects comprise a ground and basement floor retail unit, forming part of a traditional detached building. The main walls are of solid stone construction surmounted by a pitched and slate clad roof. A single-storey extension has been added at the rear which is of brick construction under a slated roof.
The unit has a painted render external finish, together with an attractive sales frontage incorporating a large display window. Additional sales windows are set within the return frontage, although these are presently boarded over. The accommodation extends to an open-plan sales area, rear stockroom, staff welfare, and a basement store.
Location
Moffat, with a population of circa 2,500, is an artisanal shopping destination and affluent tourist town located within the Dumfries & Galloway region of southwest Scotland. The town lies on the A701 which is promoted as a scenic route to Edinburgh, around 53 miles to the northeast. The main regional town of Dumfries is around 21 miles due south. Access to the A74(M) motorway is provided at Beattock (Junction 15) which lies around 1.5 miles to the south.
The High Street offers a variety of shops that are mostly occupied by a complementary mix of boutique traders, as well as a healthy provision of reputable hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars.
Accommodation
Ground Floor 493 sqft
Basement 319 sqft
TOTAL 812 sqft
Terms
Services The Detail The property is connected to mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is into the public sewer. Space heating is provided by a ceiling mounted electric warm-air blower and electric panel radiators.
Planning We understand the property is registered as having a Class 1A (Shops, financial, professional and other services) use class, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Rateable Value RV - £7,200 The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier eligibility.
Rent & Lease Terms Rental offers around £9,000 per annum are invited. The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring (FRI) lease, for a flexible term, incorporating a regular review pattern. Tenant incentives may be available, subject to the length of lease agreed.
Value Added Tax We are verbally advised that the property is not VAT elected.
Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The tenant will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
- Ground and basement floor unit
- Prime trading position within affluent tourist town near A74(M)
- Attractive sales frontage & visible return frontage
- Public parking to front and rear
- Qualifies for 100% rates relief
- £9,000 per annum