The subjects comprise a ground floor, single storey property attached to a two-storey traditional property, which is out with the subjects under consideration. Externally, the subjects are of solid blockwork construction with a flat roof over and access is via a recessed pedestrian door. Internally, the subjects provide open plan office space with four cellular meeting rooms to the right. The open plan office area is finished with suspended timber and carpeted flooring, suspended ceiling and painted plasterboard lined walls. The meeting rooms are finished to a similar manner to the open plan area although ceilings are of painted plasterboard design. The rear of the property provides an inbuilt safe room and a store with solid concrete flooring and unlined walls. Two W.Cs can be found at the rear
Location
The subjects can be found within the village of Alford, which is located 25 miles west of Aberdeen City Centre. Alford is a busy rural village which serves as an important service centre for the expanding local population and surrounding agricultural community within Aberdeenshire. The subjects themselves are located on the north side of Main Street which serves as a primary thoroughfare through the town and the main route to Aberdeen. As such there are substantial levels of vehicular and pedestrian passing trade. Surrounding occupiers include The Alford Bistro, Daisy Tree Baby Boutique, N.S Wilson Pharmacy and Alford Post Office. The premises also benefit from being near to the town's main car parking and accordingly is a visible unit with high pedestrian foot flow.
Accommodation
Size – 131.69 SQM (1417.69)
Terms
Price £130,000 is sought for our client’s interest in the premises.
Rental On Application
Lease Terms The premises are available on the basis of a new lease of negotiable duration. Planning The subjects had conditional planning consent granted on the 30th January 2024 for a change of use from Office (Class 1A) to Restaurant (Class 3). Further information can be found on the Aberdeenshire Planning portal using reference APP/2023/1141.
Rateable Value The subjects are currently entered into the Valuation Roll as an office at a rateable value of £12,500.
Energy Performance Certificate The subjects have a current Energy Performance Certificate Rating of ‘ ‘. Further information and a recommendation report is available to seriously interested parties on request.
VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.
Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The ingoing purchaser/tenant will be responsible for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Registration Dues, if applicable.
Specification
- Planning consent granted for change of use to Class 3 (Restaurant)
- Prominent Location in Alford
- Town Centre Price - £130,000
- Rent - On Application