The subjects comprise a ground floor hot-food takeaway premises, forming part of a larger two storeymid-terraced building. Themainwallsareof stoneconstructionsurmounted byapitchedandslatedroof. Thepropertyhasapaintedrenderexternal finish,double-glazed uPVCcasementdisplaywindowanduPVCentrancedoor,under fullwidthfasciasignage. Theinternalaccommodationextendstoakitchenandcustomer waitingarea, togetherwithastafftoiletattherear. Thepropertywasfullyrefurbishedinearly2024. Thefloorsareofsolidconcreteconstructionwithvinyl coverings throughout. Thewallsandceilingsare linedwithaquaboard/ PVCpanels
Location
The property is situated within the waterfront area of Whitesands,which lies tothewestofDumfriesHighStreet and includes one of the main thoroughfares for town centretraffic. The unit fronts a free public car park and is alsowithin closeproximity toa largebusstanceandtaxi rank. As a result, the business benefits froma high level of passingtrafficandpedestrianfootfall throughout theyear, which isboostedinthesummermonthsbyvisitingtourists andbus tours
Accommodation
Ground Floor 14.94 sq m (161 sq ft )
Terms
SERVICES Mains water, electricity, and drainage. Hot water is provided by an instantaneous inline electric boiler.
THE BUSINESS The Waterfront Takeaway is a well-established and profitable business, having traded continuously for over 40 years. The current operator acquired control of the business in 2015. Income is generated from a loyal local customer base and general passing trade. Home delivery and collection orders can also be placed by phone or online via the Foodhub and Just Eat portals. All of the equipment is owned outright and is to be included as part of the proposed sale. A full inventory is available on request. Further information on the business and copy accounts will be made available to genuinely interested parties, following a viewing.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request.
PRICE Purchase offers over £95,000 are invited.
VAT We are verbally advised that the property is not VAT elected.
RATING ASSESSMENT Rateable Value: £1,650 The property therefore qualifies for 100% Rates Relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
PLANNING We are verbally advised the property is registered as having a Sui Generis Class 3 (Food & Drink) consent, 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.
COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however the purchaser will also be responsible for LBTT, registration dues, and VAT where applicable.
Specification
- LONG ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE BUSINESS
- NEWLY REFURBISHED GROUND FLOOR UNIT
- FULLY FITTED & NEW EXTRACTION SYSTEM
- LOCATED IN BUSY WATERFRONT AREA
- FRONTING PUBLIC CAR PARK
- QUALIFIES FOR 100% RATES RELIEF