Shopfront Properties for sale in the Thurso, UK

Commercial Property in Thurso available for sale

Retail Properties for Sale Near the Thurso, UK

Cards 'N' Things Gift Shop

Thurso, KW14 7AN

Retail for Sale
£199,000
2,822 sq ft

Security System
24 Hour Access
Smoke Detector

Thurso Retail for Sale

Well-maintained period retail unit extending to around 262m², currently trading as a card and gift shop, with development opportunity to reintroduce café in the rear sales area. Thurso lies on the north coast of Caithness and is an attractive coastal town with a harbour, bustling main street, lovely beaches and excellent local services. Situated on the busy North Coast 500 route, the main route from Inverness to Scrabster, passes through Thurso. The town has a good mix of traditional shops, cafes, bars and restaurants and the well-known River Thurso flows through the town attracting salmon fishers from all over. The area is also well known for surfing, hosting surfing championships, as well as offering various other outdoor pursuits. There are lots of things to do and see in Thurso, including the five-star visitor attraction, North Coast Visitor Centre, and many other places of interest. The area also benefits from an attractive sandy beach with spectacular views across to Orkney and Dunnet Head. For golfers there are a couple of great courses, the renowned course at Reay and locally, Thurso golf club is located just outside the town. Natural attractions such as the National Nature reserve at Loch Fleet is on the doorstep. Tourists include walkers, winter-sports enthusiasts, cyclists, bird-watchers, motorcyclists and fishermen. Local events and the position on North Coast 500 are also a great draw to the area. With a population of circa 8000, the town provides both a primary and secondary school and tertiary education. The town is connected by road and rail to Inverness to the south and the town of Wick to the east. The Property The front of the property extends over the ground floor only and consists of two shop units which have been combined at some point in the past. The buildings are of traditional stone construction with pitched slate roofs, one still has exposed stone while the second had been rendered and is painted white. The left hand half of the property extends to the rear where further retail area is provided together with an office / staff welfare area and toilets. This part of the building is also constructed of stone with a pitched slate roof and a first floor floored attic. The attic area provides storage and a further office. The entrance to the shop is accessed directly from the pavement where the main sales area is located. To the south east corner of the shop is the access to the rear area. The counter is ideally positioned to control the sales area, next to the main door. Above the shop entrance door and windows is a full width prominent illuminated sign providing an excellent level of exposure to attract passing trade. Rates / Council Tax The trading elements attract a business rate of £13,750 (as at April 2023) - Ref no. 01/01/746030/2 which should allow the owners to benefit from a discount under the Small Business Rates Relief scheme where eligible. The property benefits from mains electricity, internet, water supply and drainage. The heating is provided by gas boiler and radiators located within the shop areas. The shop is equipped with CCTV.

Contact:

ASG Commercial

Date on Market:

17/09/2025

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Newsbeat Newsagents

Thurso, KW14 7AA

Retail for Sale
£220,000
1,421 sq ft

Security System
24 Hour Access
Smoke Detector

Thurso Retail for Sale

This is the opportunity to purchase a functioning newsagent. Offers over £220,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock to be purchased at cost valuation The street level internal aspects are mainly open plan and benefit from a wel lappointed welfare / storage area located to the rear. The property and business are being sold as a going concern. The building has an excellent and flexible sales area, extending to circa 132m². Internally, all areas are easily accessible with all sales areas being intelligently laid out utilising a modern range of shelving units and display stands. The sales counter is situated to one side of the main entrance affording excellent control of the shop. The business benefits from a fully operational EPOS system.

Contact:

ASG Commercial

Date on Market:

16/09/2025

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W&D Ross Hardware Store & Paint Spectrum

Retail for Sale
£565,000
4,078 sq ft
2 Retail Properties

Thurso Portfolio of properties for Sale

Two thriving retail businesses for sale in Thurso – a hardware store and paint supplier with huge growth potential, loyal customers, and strong cross-sell synergy. Includes 14 on-site containers for storage or rental – a ready-made opportunity!