*Closing date - 12 noon, Wednesday 26 August 2015*
Description
Accessed from Captain’s Road, the development comprises two modern light industrial units suitable for Class IV use and is situated within landscaped grounds with ample communal parking. The development is of steel portal frame construction with double skin blockwork walls, insulated profiled steel roof and reinforced concrete floor. The units have a variable eaves height of 6m at its maximum point. Access is by way of a pedestrian access door to the front and rear and roller shutter to the rear elevations. Internally, the subject properties have been combined and are fitted out for office use. Aluminium framed single glazed windows, timber carpeted floors, suspended acoustic ceiling tiles and fluorescent strip lighting. Heating is provided by way of wall mounted electric heaters. Block A provides 2 units at approx 815 sq ft each and 1 unit of approx GIA 1,648 sq ft. These units can be let individually or combined.
Rateable Value
We have been advised by Lothian Valuation Joint Board that the combined rateable value of the subject is £XXX per annum. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or alternatively www.saa.gov.uk.
Planning
We understand that the premises benefit from a Class IV business use as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Class) (Scotland) Order 1997, which broadly includes offices, light industrial and research and development. Applicants must satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements relating to their proposed use by contacting the Council’s Planning Section at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. The Planning Section can also be contacted by telephone on (0131) 529 3550 or emailed at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Services
Mains drainage, water and electricity are installed to each separate unit and all charges for such services will be the responsibility of the tenant.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property has been rated D.
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Andrew McCurrach or Mark Bulloch or who can be contacted on 0131 529 4682/5991, or emailed at andrew.mccurrach@edinburgh.gov.uk/mark.bulloch@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Location
Gracemount Business Pavilions are located on a prominent position in the south side of Edinburgh. The development was built in 1999 and is situated close to main arterial routes, providing excellent transport links to Edinburgh’s city centre, the city bypass and the adjoining motorway networks.
Accommodation
We have measured the unit in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) and have calculated the approximate Gross Internal Area for the unit to be as follows:
Block A Unit 1 | 153.10 sq m (1,648 sq ft) |
Block A Unit 2 | 75.71 sq m (815 sq ft) |
Block A Unit 3 | 75.71 sq m (815 sq ft) |
Total | 303.91 sq m (3,314 sq ft) |
Terms
Terms
The accommodation is offered on a full repairing and insuring basis (FRI) for a negotiable period of time. The Council will insure the property and the premium will be recoverable from the tenant. A service charge will be payable for upkeep of common areas including landscaping within the estate. The property is available from August 2015.
Rent
Offers in excess of the following sums – exclusive of VAT, rates and service charge – are invited:
Unit 1 | £XXX per annum |
Unit 2 | £XXX 7,250 per annum |
Unit 3 | £XXX per annum |
Full Block | £XXX per annum |
Fees
In accordance with the standard practice, the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable legal fees and expenses in connection with the transaction, as well as stamp duty, if applicable, and Registration dues. In addition, the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s Corporate Property costs, which is fixed at £XXX + VAT.