TO LET Commercial Opportunity - Lot 1

The Smiddy, , Dochgarroch, IV3 8JY

• Attractive 2 storey traditional building with garden grounds • Picturesque location • Overlooks the Caledonian Canal • Commercial opportunities sought (subject to planning) • The property requires upgrading • Gross Internal Area – 108.03 s m / 1,162 sq ft

LOCATION

The subjects are situated in Dochgarroch which is a settlement that lies at the start of the Caledonian Canal, at the head of in -shire in the .

Dochgarroch Lock is situated on the Caledonian Canal between Banavie Locks (Also known as Neptune's Staircase) and the Beauly Firth to the north east. The Caledonian Canal is a scheduled monument of Historic interest. The canal was constructed in the early nineteenth century by Scottish engineer Thomas Telford.

The premises are situated in an idyllic setting directly overlooking Dochgarroch Locks, which is a popular all year-round tourist attraction. DESCRIPTION

The subjects comprise a traditional 2-storey cottage within attractive and sizeable garden grounds which directly overlooks the Dochgarroch Locks.

The subjects are a Grade C listed building of traditional stone construction under a pitched and slate roof.

The garden grounds are to be maintained as a garden and not to be used for commercial purposes.

Whilst the subjects require modernisation, we believe the subjects, would suit a variety of uses (subject to planning) including storage building or a tourist related operation.

ACCOMMODATION The subjects comprise two large open plan rooms on the ground floor with a small utility area with the first floor benefiting from two large rooms and a bathroom.

There is one large out-building with a lean-to storage unit at the eastern elevation.

The accommodation extends to a total Gross Internal Floor Area of 108.03 sq m / 1,162 sq , or thereby. The site area extends to approximately 0.158 acres or thereby. RENT On application.

LEASE TERMS Oers are invited to Lease the subjects for a minimum period of 5 years on full repairing and insuring Lease terms. There may be an opportunity for any successful party to enter into a formal service level agreement with Scottish Canals for the operation of Dochgarroch Lock, subject to negotiation. Further details can be obtained by contacting the sole marketing agent.

SERVICES The property is connected to mains water and electricity whilst drainage is to a septic tank. There is oil fired central heating. RATEABLE VALUE The subject property is currently entered in the Council Tax List as Band E. Should the property be re-developed for commercial use, it will have to be re-assessed for business rates by the local Assessor. VAT VAT will apply to any transaction. LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs. In the normal manner the incoming tenant will be liable for any LBTT, Registration Dues and VAT thereon. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The property has an EPC rating of “G”. FOOTNOTE A closing date will be set for oers. Please note, Scottish Canals is under no obligation to accept the highest or indeed any oer.

Any development proposals will be subject to approval by Dochfour Estates, who are adjoining landowners.

Please note, Scottish Canals are marketing other commercial opportunities for let in the area. Interested parties are welcome to submit interest in individual lots or a mix of lots.

VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment by contacting the sole marketing agents; Sandy Rennie [email protected]

Rennie Property Consultants Ltd IVtwo, Kintail House On the instruction of; Beechwood Business Park Inverness, IV2 3BW Tel: 01463 228301 www.rennieproperty.co.uk

Disclaimer: The Agents or themselves and for their client whose agent they are give notice that:(1) These particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intended purchasers or tenants and do not constitute any part of an oer or contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intended purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or presentations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No persons in the employment of Messrs Rennie Property Consultants Ltd has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property; (4) Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Prospective purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.