Buchan Saw and Tool Service Buchan Saw and Tool Service 5,490 sq ft 100% Let Retail Property Mintlaw AB42 4JL £475,000 (£86.52/sq ft)

Buchan Saw and Tool Service is a well-established and profitable business located in the large and expanding village of Mintlaw, just west of Peterhead in the North East of Scotland.
Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Mintlaw Station presents a strategic location for business opportunities and industry. Positioned at the crossroads of the A952 and A950, it offers strong transport links to Aberdeen (30 miles south) and Peterhead (13 miles east), Ellon (12 miles south) and Fraserburgh (12 miles north) making it an ideal hub for businesses looking to serve both rural and coastal markets.
As a growing village, Mintlaw benefits from a strong local economy, with retail, hospitality, and service industries thriving due to increasing residential developments and a growing population. The village has a steady customer base for small businesses, including cafés, shops, and trades, while its proximity to other towns provides further opportunities in supporting the area’s many food production, seafood processing, logistics and oil and gas/renewables industries The agriculture sector plays a key role in the local economy, with surrounding farmland supporting agribusinesses, machinery sales, and agricultural services. Additionally, Aberdeenshire's energy industry, particularly in offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy - a large renewables infrastructure project is ongoing a few miles to the east -offers indirect opportunities for suppliers, contractors, and tradespeople based in Mintlaw.
With affordable commercial property and development space, Mintlaw is an attractive option for entrepreneurs, local businesses, and those looking to invest in industries tied to agriculture, retail, food production, and energy services. As the village continues to expand, so do the opportunities for business growth and investment in this strategically positioned and economically active community.
The Property The premises are very well maintained throughout and of mixed construction. The main building is approximately 4 years old and is steel framed with profile metal sheeting. Most of the other buildings are cement block construction with metal roofs. The premises is arranged into well-defined areas which ensures that each arm of the business remains slick and efficient. To the left of the quadrangle, is the most recent addition. This building hosts the main shop and sales area and is spacious with an abundance of display racks and shelving. The shop is light and bright and welcoming for customer to browse and select their purchases. From the large shop, there is a compact office with room for a desk, chair and a tea and coffee preparation station.
Through the office is a large and well-ordered stock room. The next adjoining section is occupied by the machinery reception and despatch area with a room behind dedicated to servicing robotic mowers. Beyond that is a separate workshop for servicing petrol machines with a separate saw sharpening room leading off from this.
The other end of the quadrangle is filled with the workshop/garage which is rented to a local joinery company. More storage rooms and a WC complete the property. Secure cages for the storage of gas cylinders is located alongside this building.
Throughout the whole premises there are several access doors including sliding doors, a large roller door and up and over garage door thus allowing the delivery and collection of equipment.
Reason For Sale The owners wish to benefit from their expansion of the business over their 9+ years of ownership and bring this excellent turnkey business to the market. They feel that it is imperative that there is a continuity of service to their loyal customers and are therefore happy to work alongside a new owner in order to achieve a smooth transition and help the business in its future development.
The business benefits from 3-phase mains electricity, water and drainage.