The property is located approximately 20 yards from the traditional Bearsden Cross, the junction of Drymen Road and Roman Road, the two main thoroughfares at the Cross.
The property comprises a highly prominent large double fronted retail unit formerly occupied by the Bank of Scotland. The property occupies ground and first floor of an attractive two storey blonde sandstone tenement building, with the added benefit of a first floor than can be accessed independently from the ground floor. There is rear access to New Kirk Lane for deliveries. Units of this size and prominence are rarely available and highly sought after at Bearsden Cross.
There is a public car park at Roman Road less than a minute walk from the subject property providing 71 spaces with a further 84 free parking spaces a five minute walk away at the Glebe.
Location
Bearsden is an affluent residential suburb of Glasgow situated in the Local Authority area of East Dunbartonshire approximately 6 miles by road to Glasgow City Centre. Bearsden is a highly desirable place to live with some of the best public schools in Scotland. The town is well served by public transport links with three railway stations, at Westerton, Bearsden and Hillfoot, all providing direct links into Glasgow City Centre and beyond.
The property is located at Bearsden Cross (The Cross) considered to be the ‘town centre’ of Bearsden and benefits from an eclectic mix of boutiques, coffee shops, bars and restaurants in an attractive, historic setting. Nearby National occupiers include Marks and Spencer Foodhall, Costa Coffee, Greggs and Optical Express in addition to local favourites such as Grace and Favour Coffee Shop, Paul Smith Menswear, Scallop’s Tale Seafood Restaurant and 55 Bar and Grill.
Accommodation
The premises have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) and extend to the following approximate floor areas:
Ground Floor - 230 sq m (2,475 sq ft)
First Floor - 153 sq m (1,646 sq ft)
Total Area - 383 sq m (4,121 sq ft)
The accommodation on offer is flexible and capable of subdivision at ground floor level depending on individual occupier requirements. The first floor is also available entirely separately and can be accessed independently via the adjoining close.
Terms
RENT - Quoting terms are available on application via the sole letting agents.
PLANNING - The property falls within Class 1A of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 as revised in March 2023 permitting retail, financial, professional and other services.
Potential for Class 3 may be possible under ‘Permitted Development’, in line with the revised Use Classes Order.
Any specific planning related enquiries should be directed to East Dunbartonshire Council Planning Department.
RATES - The current rateable value of the property in its entirety is £55,500. The UBR for 2024 /25 is 54.5p and the current rates payable is £30,248 per annum.
LEGAL COSTS - Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs relating to any transaction.