Commercial for Sale

FOR SALE OR LET - DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

30 COMMERCIAL STREET, FINDOCHTY

Two-storey semi-detached shop/office currently used as a public library in the quiet harbour village of Findochty on the Moray Firth coast.

Offers over £53,000 are sought for sale.

Offers over £3,200 per annum are sought for lease.

Accommodation

The ground floor comprises a main shop/office area with a partitioned off WC, kitchen area and stair to the first floor. The first floor has been stripped of all finishes and is currently utilised as a store but may be suitable for conversion and upgrading. The property is heated on the ground floor by means of a nighttime storage heating system. Total gross internal area is 139.5m².

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Location

Findochty is a fine coastal village overlooking the Moray Firth with a range of amenities including picturesque Marina, local hotel, shops and primary school. The larger town of Buckie is within easy reach and offers a wide range of facilities.

This property is situated in a quiet street near the village's harbour. The area is one consisting mainly of housing of traditional construction similar to the subjects for sale an in keeping with its status as a Conservation Area.

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Services

The property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage. The property is fitted with a mains powered fire alarm system. Purchasers are required to satisfy themselves as to the condition and suitability of all services.

Planning

The property is located within a designated conservation area. The current use of the property as a public library falls within Class 10 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997. Planning permission would not therefore be needed for similar uses also within Class 10, however, any alternative uses such as shop, office or residential uses would require consent for a change of use in terms of both Planning and Building Standards legislation, which applicants would be required to obtain themselves.

Similarly any proposals to alter the building may require Planning Consent and a Building Warrant, which the applicants must obtain themselves.

It should be noted that the above advice is purely for guidance and is entirely without prejudice to the consideration of any formal applications for Planning Consent and/or Building Warrant by the Moray Council.

For further advice on planning issues please contact the Duty Officer, Development Control Section, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: (01343) 563501 between 1pm and 4pm Monday to Friday.

For further advice on building standards issues please contact the Duty Officer, Building Standards Section, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: (01343) 563243 between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Friday.

Title

The Council's Title to the property can be viewed by arrangement by contacting Georgina Anderson, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: (01343) 563078.

Energy Performance Certificate
An Energy Performance Certificate has been obtained and a copy is attached to these particulars. A copy of the Recommendation Report is available upon request.
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Rateable Value

The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll with a rateable value of £2,900.

Viewing

Arrangements to view can be made by contacting Mr Alexander Burrell, Estates Surveyor, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: 0300 1234566

Offers

FOR SALE
Offers over £53,000 are sought for the purchase of the property. All parties interested in submitting an offer should note their interest in writing with the Head of Estates Services, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX or email estates@moray.gov.uk. All parties who have noted their interest will be sent details of the closing date, once this has been set, together with details of the procedure for submission of offers and an official tender envelope.

FOR LET
Offers over £3,200 per annum are sought for lease with the tenant to be responsible for all repairs and maintenance. The Council will arrange buildings insurance and recover its costs from the tenant. All costs and fees in connection with the preparation of the lease will be the applicant’s responsibility.

It should be noted that the Council are not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.

Other Properties

For details of other available Council properties please contact the Head of Estates Services, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: 0300 1234566 or email estates@moray.gov.uk

This information does not constitute a representation, warranty or offer and will not form part of any contract which may ensue. The information provided here is purely intended to give a fair and reasonable description of the subjects and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regards to the accuracy of any statements contained in the above particulars.