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£12,000 pa
£1,000 pcm
Property to let
Whinstone Mill, Netherdale, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1Available immediately
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Langlee Primary School 0.2 miles
- St Peter's Primary School 0.5 miles
- Galashiels 1 mile
- Tweedbank 1.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Unfurnished
Brief resume
Highly Versatile General Purpose Unit
gia 176.72 sq m (1,902 sq ft)
Central Location
Vehicular roller shutter doors each end
Description
A detached stand alone general purpose industrial unit of blockwork construction under a pitched roof clad in insulated box profile cladding. Solid floor. PVC Rainwater goods. Vehicular access roller shutter doors to each gable.
Refurbished in 2024 with new insulated box profile roof and replacement guttering. New PVC door with security lock and CCTV to the yard.
Accommodation
Open plan unit with concrete surfaced yard to east.
Shared wcs. Access off shared access road. Wider site secured with galvanised steel palisade fencing. Double gated access off the Estate Road.
Location
Whinstone Mill is situated to the centre of Netherdale Industrial Estate. Netherdale is situated on the eastern side of Galashiels and is one of the principal industrial areas serving the town. Galashiels is generally considered to be the principal administrative, retail and social centre for the region effectively serving a population of in excess of 115,000. Galashiels and District has a population of approximately 14,970 according to the 2021 Census, a slight increase of that recorded at the 2011 Census (14,590).
There is a significant student population within the town with campuses of Heriot Watt University and Borders College. Borders General Hospital also has close training ties with a number of the Edinburgh universities.
Within recent years Galashiels has benefitted from considerable public and private investment. Developments have included the Gala Water Retail Park, two new supermarkets to the east of the town centre and significant transport infrastructure works including the Galashiels Inner Relief Road.
The Borders Railway link re-establishing passenger services between Edinburgh Waverley and the central Borders has also been completed.
The journey time from Galashiels to Edinburgh City Centre by train is approximately fifty-five minutes with departures every thirty minutes or so. On weekdays the first train departs from Galashiels at 05:24 and the last train at 23:32.
Netherdale is situated around 1.5 miles to the east of Galashiels town centre. Historically this was a predominately industrial area. It is now more mixed use including a number of trade counter units, offices, a gym, and industrial units The eastern side is occupied for Educational Purposes with a Campus of Heriot-Watt University and Borders College, together with associated Halls of Residence.
Nearby occupiers include Howden Joinery, mkm Builders Merchants, Plumb Centre, Trifitness gym, Bookers, Cash and Carry, Scottish Borders Campus of Heriot Watt University, Anderson & Wilson, Lothian Brakeway, Dulux Paint Centre, meh Builders and joiners, McQueens Dairies and spg Security.
Planning
Established use will be Class 6 (Storage or Distribution) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
The premises would appear well suited to a range of uses. The zoning of the estate supports:
Class 4 (Business / Light Industrial Use)
Class 5 (General Industrial)
Class 6 (Storage / Distribution)
There may also be potential for a range of trade counter or Sui Generis (site specific) uses. This category (Sui Generis) includes uses such as haulage yard, bus depot, veterinary surgery, vehicle sales, vehicle repairs, taxi or vehicle hire depot, or similar subject to Planning.
Areas
The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to a Net Internal Area of 176.72 sq m (1,902 sq ft).
E & oe measurements of the main building taken with a laser measure.
Rateable value
The subjects are currently assessed to a Rateable Value of £3,700 effective from 01-April-2023.
Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (sbrr) currently provides up to 100% rates relief for units with a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less based on the combined total of all the occupiers business premises within England and Wales (subject to application and eligibility). This relief is reviewed annually in accordance with the budget.
Lease terms
Available on a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease.
Early entry available. 3 Years Minimum.
Services
Mains, electricity, water and drainage
EPC
EPC:G
Value added tax
Unless otherwise stated the prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. The premises are opted to Tax. Value Added Tax will be payable on the Rent at the prevailing rate.
Service charge
A service charge will be payable in relation to the maintenance and upkeep of the common parts of the building and estate. Further information is available from the letting agents on application.
Legal costs
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction.
In the normal manner, the in-going tenant will be liable for any land and buildings transaction tax, registration dues and VAT thereon.
Viewing
By appointment with the sole agents.
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP
Tel. Fax. E-mail:
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF
Highly Versatile General Purpose Unit
gia 176.72 sq m (1,902 sq ft)
Central Location
Vehicular roller shutter doors each end
Description
A detached stand alone general purpose industrial unit of blockwork construction under a pitched roof clad in insulated box profile cladding. Solid floor. PVC Rainwater goods. Vehicular access roller shutter doors to each gable.
Refurbished in 2024 with new insulated box profile roof and replacement guttering. New PVC door with security lock and CCTV to the yard.
Accommodation
Open plan unit with concrete surfaced yard to east.
Shared wcs. Access off shared access road. Wider site secured with galvanised steel palisade fencing. Double gated access off the Estate Road.
Location
Whinstone Mill is situated to the centre of Netherdale Industrial Estate. Netherdale is situated on the eastern side of Galashiels and is one of the principal industrial areas serving the town. Galashiels is generally considered to be the principal administrative, retail and social centre for the region effectively serving a population of in excess of 115,000. Galashiels and District has a population of approximately 14,970 according to the 2021 Census, a slight increase of that recorded at the 2011 Census (14,590).
There is a significant student population within the town with campuses of Heriot Watt University and Borders College. Borders General Hospital also has close training ties with a number of the Edinburgh universities.
Within recent years Galashiels has benefitted from considerable public and private investment. Developments have included the Gala Water Retail Park, two new supermarkets to the east of the town centre and significant transport infrastructure works including the Galashiels Inner Relief Road.
The Borders Railway link re-establishing passenger services between Edinburgh Waverley and the central Borders has also been completed.
The journey time from Galashiels to Edinburgh City Centre by train is approximately fifty-five minutes with departures every thirty minutes or so. On weekdays the first train departs from Galashiels at 05:24 and the last train at 23:32.
Netherdale is situated around 1.5 miles to the east of Galashiels town centre. Historically this was a predominately industrial area. It is now more mixed use including a number of trade counter units, offices, a gym, and industrial units The eastern side is occupied for Educational Purposes with a Campus of Heriot-Watt University and Borders College, together with associated Halls of Residence.
Nearby occupiers include Howden Joinery, mkm Builders Merchants, Plumb Centre, Trifitness gym, Bookers, Cash and Carry, Scottish Borders Campus of Heriot Watt University, Anderson & Wilson, Lothian Brakeway, Dulux Paint Centre, meh Builders and joiners, McQueens Dairies and spg Security.
Planning
Established use will be Class 6 (Storage or Distribution) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
The premises would appear well suited to a range of uses. The zoning of the estate supports:
Class 4 (Business / Light Industrial Use)
Class 5 (General Industrial)
Class 6 (Storage / Distribution)
There may also be potential for a range of trade counter or Sui Generis (site specific) uses. This category (Sui Generis) includes uses such as haulage yard, bus depot, veterinary surgery, vehicle sales, vehicle repairs, taxi or vehicle hire depot, or similar subject to Planning.
Areas
The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to a Net Internal Area of 176.72 sq m (1,902 sq ft).
E & oe measurements of the main building taken with a laser measure.
Rateable value
The subjects are currently assessed to a Rateable Value of £3,700 effective from 01-April-2023.
Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (sbrr) currently provides up to 100% rates relief for units with a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less based on the combined total of all the occupiers business premises within England and Wales (subject to application and eligibility). This relief is reviewed annually in accordance with the budget.
Lease terms
Available on a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease.
Early entry available. 3 Years Minimum.
Services
Mains, electricity, water and drainage
EPC
EPC:G
Value added tax
Unless otherwise stated the prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. The premises are opted to Tax. Value Added Tax will be payable on the Rent at the prevailing rate.
Service charge
A service charge will be payable in relation to the maintenance and upkeep of the common parts of the building and estate. Further information is available from the letting agents on application.
Legal costs
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction.
In the normal manner, the in-going tenant will be liable for any land and buildings transaction tax, registration dues and VAT thereon.
Viewing
By appointment with the sole agents.
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP
Tel. Fax. E-mail:
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF
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