The subjects comprise a mid-terraced ground floor retail unit forming part of a larger tenement building. The main walls are of sandstone construction surmounted by a pitched and slated roof. The unit has a traditional shop frontage with tile cladding, threequarter height display window and glazed aluminium frame entrance door. The glazing is protected by removable external metal grilles. Internally the property offers open plan retail space, although it is presently divided with timber stud partitioning to suit the previous use as a tattoo studio. The walls and ceilings are lined and painted. The floors are largely covered in vinyl. Additional natural light is provided by a timber sash window at the rear.
Location
DUMFRIES, with a population of around 37,500, is the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway and is south west Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre. The town lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow and 34 miles northwest of Carlisle, occupying a strategic location at the intersection of the A75, A76 and A701 trunk roads. The A709 provides the shortest link to the A74 (M) motorway at Lockerbie, which is some 12 miles distant. Dumfries attracts trade from nearby towns and villages, together with the surrounding rural hinterland.
The property is situated on the pedestrian shopping thoroughfare of Friars Vennel, which links the main High Street with the attractive riverside area of Whitesands. The subjects are also within close proximity to the recently regenerated area known as ‘Burns Square’, which accommodates one of the town centre main bus stances. Nearby occupiers include Ladbrokes, T. A. Francis & Son bakers, Mr News convenience store & Cancer Research. Public car parking is available within easy walking distance.
Accommodation
Net Internal Area 30.29 m2 (326 ft2 )
Net Frontage 3.31 m (10 ft )
Shop Depth 8.53 m (27 ft 11 ins)
Terms
LEASE TERMS Offers around £XXX per annum are invited. The property is available by way of a new lease on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, for a flexible term incorporating a regular review pattern. Incentives may be available depending on the length of lease.
SERVICES The property is understood to connect to mains supplies of water, electricity and drainage.
RATING ASSESSMENT RV - £XXX The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the small business bonus scheme.
LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal expenses however, in the normal manner, the tenant will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and VAT where applicable to any letting.
VALUE ADDED TAX We understand that the building is not VAT elected.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
• Pedestrian Thoroughfare
• Near to Main High Street
• Ideal Starter Unit
• Qualifies for Full Rates Relief
• Not VAT Elected
• Available Immediately
• £XXX per annum