Dingwall Office for Sale
An excellent opportunity to acquire No. 24 & Athole Court Offices, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9RU, a prominent mixed-use commercial property ideally located close to the new Green Freeport. This attractive freehold asset comprises a tenanted retail unit, flexible office accommodation and a substantial rear yard/car parking area, offering an appealing combination of investment income, asset management opportunities and future development potential.
The Town of Dingwall is located on the banks of the River Conon in the beautiful rural setting of Easter Ross-shire. With a population of circa 6,000 but a much higher catchment area, the wider area benefits from thriving agricultural, engineering, tourism and port related businesses. Due to its location, Dingwall is a centre of administration and as such is well provided for in terms of social, welfare and general services. The town has a long and established history, and the wider area has a great many attractions such as castles, distilleries and golf courses. However, many visitors just come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and hill walking. For those interested in field sports and fishing, rural Ross-shire offers unparalleled experiences with some outstanding salmon and trout fishing. The Cromarty Firth and Moray Firth are popular venues for adventurous water sports with many freshwater Lochs in the region providing an outlet for a wide range of activities. The Moray Firth also attracts visitors due to the presence of dolphins and minke whales. Dingwall is approximately 14 miles from Inverness, a vibrant centre of tourism and commerce with excellent communication links (Rail and Airport).
The Property An attractive period property set over three-storeys is constructed from stone with pitched slate roof and dormer windows. The property has been extended to the rear which is constructed of rendered block with a flat membrane roof.
The property is arranged as follows: Ground Floor Sales, storage, office and staff toilets have a combined area of around - 205m². The first and second floor offices, meeting room, tea prep and staff toilets have a combined area of around - 224m².
THE RETAIL UNIT The retail unit benefits from being largely open plan, with a separate welfare area set to one side at the rear of the unit together with a good storage space. The back area has a large store, a secure office / store and two toilets, all contained within a floor area of around 33m². The front of the unit has a large full height picture window with a glazed door. Above the door there is excellent advertising space offering great branding opportunities.
THE OFFICES - ATHOLE COURT The well-maintained offices are accessed directly from Athole Court, via an internal stair. At the top of the stairs, there is a further door before entering the main corridor area. To the front there are 3 offices of various sizes together with a kitchen / tea prep area. The staff toilets and the stair to the first floor are centrally located along the building and to the rear there is a further office with glass partition and a lovely large office / meeting room. On the second floor there is an office to the rear and 3 offices to the front, again with a staff toilet and storage cupboards located centrally. The offices are in great decorative order and provide a variety of different spaces, from single person to 5 /6 person spaces.
The offices are flexible and could be sub divided by adding locks to each office area or space, keeping the toilets and kitchen as common areas and allowing small companies to rent individual rooms.
Rates / Council Tax The shop trading elements attract a business rate of £12,500 (as at April 2023) - Ref no. 03/09/390240/4. The office suite on the 1st and 2nd floors attracts business rates of £10,000 (as at April 2023) - Ref no. 03/09/390242/8. It may be possible for the new owners to benefit from a discount under the Small Business Rates Relief scheme.
The property benefits from mains electricity, mains gas to the offices, mains water and drainage. The heating is provided by mains gas located within the shop. Comms is available in the retail unit. Currently the office suite does not have a live comms connection, although it will have had one in the past.