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Lot 4
13 Rotterdam Street, Thurso, Caithness KW14 8AA
Ground & First Floor Retail Unit
Features
• Large double glazed frontage
• Extends to 112 sq. m. (1,201 sq. ft.)
• May suit various uses STP
• Qualifies for 100% rates relief
Description
The premises provide a ground and first floor retail unit within a 2-storey end of terrace
traditional stone building under a pitched and slated roof.
Accommodation
The shop benefits from a large double frontage on to Rotterdam Street with a recessed
centrally set part glazed pedestrian entrance door with a security shutter. The property
formerly traded as a florist shop and provides a main ground floor open plan sales area
with an office off and a store to the rear. The first floor comprises further storage/studio
space plus a staff toilet.
Location
Thuso is the most northernly town on the British mainland at the north extreme of the
main A9 trunk road, linking Caithness with the south of the country. The town is the
principal centre serving west and central Caithness. Thurso is some 20 miles west of
John O’Groats and 21 miles northwest of Wick. The city of Inverness the Capital and
main administrative centre for the Highlands is some 110 miles to the south. Thurso has
a railway station as part of the far north line and regular bus services serve the town.
The property occupies a prominent position on Rotterdam Street at its southern end
close to Olrig Street which forms part of the main A9 road, and links directly to the main
High Street at its northern end. Surrounding occupiers include a mix of national and local
operators
Planning
Currently Class 1A (Shops Financial Professional & Other Services). May suit other uses,
Subject to Planning.
Rateable Value
The property has a rateable value of £9,000.
Energy Performance Rating The property has an energy rating of G. Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 2.4% inc VAT(2% plus VAT) subject
to a minimum of £2,400 inc VAT(£2,000 plus VAT).
*Guide Price £45,000 (plus fees if applicable)
* Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees
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