The subjects comprise a shop unit in very good condition arranged over ground floor only.
Location
Ayr is a busy market town located approximately 35 miles from Glasgow.
The town is the principle retail location for South West Scotland, having a resident population of approximately 48,000, and an estimated catchment in the region of 330,000
Whitletts Road is one of the main arterial routes leading into the town centre from the A77, and the subject property occupies a highly visible location on this road.
The property is close to Ayr Racecourse and also directly opposite a Tesco Superstore and McDonald’s.
The unit benefits from excellent car parking facilities, and other adjacent occupiers include Ladbrokes, Aldo’s Fish & Chips, We-Pay and Gibson & Goold.
Accommodation
Gross Frontage - 16’4” 4.98m
Net Frontage - 15’4” 4.68m
Ground Floor - 727 sq. ft. (67.55 sq. m.)
Terms
RATING - We are verbally advised by the local Assessors Department that the subjects are currently entered in the Valuation Roll as follows:
Rateable Value £7,600
Uniform Business Rate (2017/2018) XXX
An ingoing tenant may qualify for up to 100% rates relief through the Small Business Bonus Scheme. Interested parties are advised to verify this information themselves.
LEASE TERMS - The property is available on the basis of a new full repairing and insuring lease, and rental offers in excess of £12,000 per annum are invited.
PLANNING - The property was last used as a laundrette (Class 1 Retail), however may be equally suitable for a variety of alternative uses. The property previously had the benefit of a planning consent allowing it to be used as a hot food takeaway. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries directly with the local Planning Department with regard to existing and alternative uses.
EPC - Available on request.
LEGAL COSTS - Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction. The ingoing tenant will be responsible for Stamp Duty Land Tax and any VAT incurred thereon.