Summary
The subjects comprise a single storey unit of masonry construction within a parade of retail shops. The roof is flat. The property benefits from accessible access and a shared goods yard to the rear. There is a roller shutter to the side of the property which acts as a goods entrance. The front of the property is secured by roller shutters. The building was built in 1963 and was previously used as a convenience store.
Internally, there is a large open retail sales space which is rectangular in shape. To the rear there is ample storage space, an office and staff welfare facilities. The flooring throughout the sales area is tiled. The walls are covered in plaster/paint and the ceilings incorporate recessed grid fluorescent tube lighting. Space heating is provided electrically.
Key Points
Permission for Class 3Residential areaFormer supermarketRear service yardAlternative use potentialAmple free parking
Planning
The subjects fall within the boundary of Fife Council Local Development Plan. Full Planning Permission (REF: 23/01596/FULL) has been granted for the change of use from retail unit (Class 1A) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and installation of extraction flue. Appropriate uses which may be considered by the Council are detailed in the appropriate Policy. All planning queries should be made directly to Fife Council.
Services
The property benefits from mains supply of electricity, water and drainage. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to ensure that utilities and services are satisfactory for their requirements.
Offers
The takeaway at Unit 27 is available to lease on a full repairing and insuring basis, for a term to be agreed, at a rent of £7,500 per annum. Alternatively, our clients’ may consider selling their heritable interest at offers in the region of £65,000.
The retail premises at Unit 29 is available to lease on a full repairing and insuring basis, for a term to be agreed, at a rent of £9,500 per annum. Alternatively, our clients’ may consider selling their heritable interest at offers in the region of £79,500.
EPC
A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available upon request.
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Location
Kirkcaldy is one of the principal towns in Fife and lies approximately 33 miles north from Edinburgh, 16 miles east from Dunfermline and some 7 miles south from Glenrothes.
The subject property is situated on the south side on Pentland Place, bounded by Lomond Gardens and Benarty Street. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature. Frequent bus services operate on Pentland Place and it takes around 5 minutes’ to drive to the centre of the town. Neighbouring occupiers include Kandra Creations, Royal Kitchen and Ash Hair Salon.