LOCATION
The subjects benefit from an extremely prominent trading position on Hunter Street, close to its junction with Main Street, within the historic Village area of East Kilbride, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The Village is the original and oldest part of East Kilbride dating back to the 17th century, long before East Kilbride became a thriving New Town in the mid-20th century, with a population of over 80,000 people which is growing all the time with lots of new residential developments in the town.
The Village is the real hub of the town and is the main eating & drinking circuit, with a wide range of bars, restaurants, takeaways & cafes. Surrounding operators include the Montgomery Arms, the Village Inn, Tinto, Oishi, Arigo, Barocco, Bond, Zucca and the Torrance Hotel.
The subjects benefit from a number of nearby amenities & attractions including the Village Theatre, the Town Centre with large indoor shopping centre, Odeon Luxe cinema, ice rink, Playsport and Calderglen Country Park to name a few.
The subjects benefit from a number of surrounding car parks & on street parking, regular bus services, as well as being a short walk from East Kilbride railway station.
THE PROPERTY
The subjects comprise part ground floor and 1st floor of this single storey property to the front under a pitched slate roof, with a 2-storey extension to the rear under a flat roof.
DESCRIPTION
The subjects are accessed directly from Hunter Street via an entrance vestibule which leads into the main restaurant area, with a small takeaway waiting area to the front. There is also access from the rear which leads directly to a large car park. The restaurant has been designed and fitted to a good standard.
The restaurant is laid out on an open plan basis with seating for approximately 52 customers by way of fixed comfy banquet seating, loose tables and chairs.
There is a fully equipped bar servery to the rear of the premises which is home to undercounter bottle fridges, freezer, glass wash, coffee machine, ice machine and till system.
ANCILLARY AREAS
To the rear of the dining area there is a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a separate dishwash area. There is a disabled toilet on ground level, and then on the first floor you will find male & female toilets, cleaner’s cupboard and 2 large storerooms with fridges and freezers.
SIZE
We understand the premises have the following approximate areas:
Ground: 110 SqM (1,189 SqFt)
First: 34 SqM (367 SqFt)
Total: 144 SqM (1,556 SqFt)
THE BUSINESS/OPPORTUNITY
Our clients have operated their business The Wee Gurkha Curry House successfully from these premises for the last 10 years and are only selling as they are relocating to larger premises out with the town.
This presents a great opportunity for a new owner operator to take over these fully fitted restaurant & takeaway premises which can easily be adapted to suit a variety of cuisine styles.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
We have been advised that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright and are free from any hire purchase or lease agreements.
BUSINESS RATES
The subjects are entered into the current valuation roll as having a rateable value of £13,300.
LICENSES
The business trades with the benefit of a premises licence
TENURE
The subjects are currently held on an original 20-year lease expiring in August 2033, with a current passing rental of £17,750 per annum, subject to 3-yearly reviews.
