Fantastic Retail Unit Opportunity Situated in the Village of Gairloch on the North West Coast of Scotland

• Attractive retail unit, trading area extending to around 146m².
• Conveniently located in the middle of Stath, Gairloch.
• Prominent frontage with large display window.
• Opportunity for high-profile signage, ideal for tenant branding options.
• Private parking on site with free public parking across the road.

DESCRIPTION
Strath Stores, Gairloch is a ground floor trading unit benefitting from storage and staff welfare on the 1st floor. Historically the 1st floor was used as the owners’ accommodation, comprising a lounge, kitchen, shower room and 3 bedrooms. The retail unit is being sold with vacant possession.

In recent years the unit has traded as a general grocery store, serving the significant local community and local caravan park. Being located on the main road through Strath and having the benefit of parking, the unit is ideally located to attract passing trade. The recent tenant, Morrison’s Daily, bought the business as part of the McColls rescue purchase, however this particular store did not sit well within the scope of their standard business model, so the decision to stop trading was made. The unit would ideally lend itself to an owner operator.

Though the photos show shelving, these will be removed by the previous tenant allowing a blank canvas for the new owner. A Lease option maybe available.

REASON FOR SALE
The vendors have owned Strath Stores, Gairloch for many years, operating it as an investment. During this time, they have rented the unit out to reputable tenants. It is their desire to retire as landlords of this unit, given they are located remotely, that brings this well-appointed retail unit to the market.

THE PROPERTY
Strath Stores, Gairloch is of traditional construction, finished with white painted roughcast render with a slate roof over. Over the years various extensions have been added to the original building. These extensions are largely roofer with grey metal profile. The location is such that signage mounted onto the building will be highly visible to passing trade.

The entrance door is glazed with windows on both sides. Once within the unit there are 4 distinct areas, due to the configuration of the building. There are 3 display / sales areas and a back of house area, historically used as a prep area to the rear. Currently there is WC, welfare, small office / storage on the 1st floor. The unit has a total area of about 227m² of which 146m² is sales. Access to the 1st floor room, is via an internal stair. The windowed frontage allows for flexible merchandising and branding with ample space for signage both above, and on, the window.

The 1st floor was historically used as a flat. The new owners may wish to reinstate this feature and would need to satisfy themselves that this was possible under the current regulations.

SERVICES
The unit benefits from mains electricity, Comms and water and drainage.