ST DUNSTANS HOUSE HIGH STREET, MELROSE, ROXBURGHSHIRE TD6 9RX Class 2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services) Location St Dunstan’s is situtated in a prominent position on the High Street within Melrose ST DUNSTANS, HIGH STREET, MELROSE TD6 9RX town centre. Refurbished ground floor premises in prominent town centre position Melrose is an attractive town located in the central Borders, approximately 4.5 miles Established use Class 2 (Financial, professional and other services) east of Galashiels. It has a population of 2,458 according to the 2015 Mid-Year Population Estimate produced by the National Records of Scotland, an increase of Permitted Change of use to Class 1 (Retail) around 47% over that recorded at the 2001 Population Census. Fully DDA compliant accommodation The town is located within the Tweed Valley in the foreground of the Three Peaks of Public Car Park to rear the Eildon Hills, one of the most distinctive landmarks within the Scottish Borders. International Property Measurement Standards 3: 54.16 sq m ( 583 sq ft) The town is steeped in history. Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin, founded by King Rental Offers over £12,500 per annum Ref. GC5360 David the First in 1136, as the first cistercian monastery in Scotland. Following damage through the Wars of Independence, the Abbey was substantially re-built during the Description late 1380’s. It continued in use as an Abbey until the Protestant Reformation of 1560. Office premises occupying the ground floor frontage of this imposing Category C The Abbey grounds are reported to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart. Listed two storey detached villa. The premises were sensitively refurbished in 2018 with the remainder of the building converted into self-contained residential Melrose is a relatively affluent, highly sought after residential town well renowned as accommodation, used as holiday lets. the birthplace of Rugby 7’s. There is an influx of seasonal visitors to the area during the summer months. The area benefits from good road links to the main towns in the The building is of traditional stone construction under hipped roofs clad in slate. It is central Borders with good connectivity to the national roads work via the A68 trunk believed to have been constructed in around 1830. road and the A7 arterial route. It is a short distance from the southern terminus of the re-instated Borders Railway with the nearest station at Tweedbank approximately 1.5 The front elevation has an ashlar finish with polished red sandstone dressings. The miles west. side and rear elevations have a rendered finish. The central bay which provides access to this unit has a central panelled hardwood door with Cavetto reveals. Areas The units have been measured from plan to provide the following approximate area: Internally, the unit has been lined throughout providing a modern yet traditional finish. The specification includes: Description Sq m Sq Ft ➢ Fully DDA compliant wide doors and circulation space and accessible wc IPMS 3 54.16 583 ➢ CAT 5E/6 cabling ➢ Replacement ceilings incorporating cornicing Accommodation ➢ Replacement double glazed Sash and Case windows The floor plan is included on the back page. The accommodation comprises: ➢ Recessed circular LED lights ➢ Raised Access floor Entrance Hall, General Office/ front shop, meeting room/ office 2., file store/ storage, ➢ Excellent decorative order with high specification of finish throughout kitchen and WC fully fitted to accessible standards. ➢ Integrated fire alarm system. Planning Rateable Value The premises provide highly flexible accommodation. Established use is Class 2 £6,800 effective from 01-Apr-2017. The Small Business Rates Relief Scheme provides (Financial Professional and other Services). The Town and Country Planning (General rates relief to help small businesses in Scotland. For the 2020/2021 year up to 100% Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 permits change of use from Class 2 to rates relief is available for business with a combined rateable value (of all business Class 1 (Retail). The following extract of The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) premises in Scotland) with a Rateable Value of £15,000 or less subject to application (Scotland) Order 1997 summarises some of the potential uses and planning and eligibility. Further details are available from the Business Rates Team at Scottish requirements: Borders Council. Tel. 0845 3000341. Use Class Schedule of Uses Permitted Energy Performance Certificate: To be confirmed Change Entry On conclusion of legal missives Class 1 Retail sale of goods other than hot food; hairdresser, No Permitted undertaker, travel and ticket agency, post office. Dry Change Legal Costs Retail cleaner, launderette, cold food consumption on premis- The tenant will be responsible for the Landlords reasonable costs in connection with the preparation of the lease agreement. es. Display of goods for sale, hiring out of domestic goods or articles, reception of goods to be washed In the normal manner, the in-going tenant will be liable for any Land and buildings Class 2 Financial, professional or any other service expected in Permitted Transaction Tax, registration dues and VAT incurred thereon, where applicable. shopping areas, including use as a betting office, law- change to FinanciaI, Value Added Tax yers, accountants, estate agents, health centre, dentist Class 1 Profesional Any prices are exclusive of VAT. The property is understood to be elected to VAT. surgery, treatment rooms, therapy suites, doctors and and other However, any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves independently as to the vets (where the principal visitors are members of the Services instances of VAT in respect of any transaction public) Viewings Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Edwin Thompson LLP Lease Terms Available by way of a sub-lease or assignation on a Full Repairing and Insuring basis. A E-mail: [email protected] new lease may be available by negotiation. Terms by negotiation. Tel: 01896 751300 Unit 7 .