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Modern factory, office and workshop extending to over 3,500 square feet on a site of approximately 0.75 acre with a south facing aspect Excellent structure suitable for development in many and varied utilisations Superb roadside location with ample parking, presently supporting a retail venture Located on the A839 in a stunning Highland setting with access to local services

DESCRIPTION
The sale of this substantial industrial unit presents an excellent opportunity for a number of commercial or industrial uses all set in the beautiful and scenic Highlands of Scotland. Combining a modern suite of offices and factory accommodation the premises offers in excess of 3,500 square ft. A purpose built facility, a key factor of its design is its ability to flexibly adapt to a change of use. Currently trading as Country Images, glass and trophy engraving business, this attractive facility was built for the current owners in 1996 and offers a number of administrative areas, workshop space and storage locations over two floors. The present operation of Country Images utilises only part of the available space leaving capacity to develop additional complementary business streams within the one building; making use of economy of scale. This particular sale is for the building and fittings but not the sale of Country Images as a going concern. The building is located on a site extending to 0.75 of an acre with a south facing aspect. There is the potential to develop the land further subject to the necessary consents and purchasers would be required to satisfy themselves of future potential. Access to the site is via a shared access driveway.

A clear attraction of these modern factory premises is their high quality fabrication which includes full double-glazing and insulation, reflected in the low level of overheads and maintenance needs. Internal floor-space could be readily configured to support any number of potential business / manufacturing ventures. The excellent access to the subjects coupled with ample parking make the premises suitable for a wide range of applications including manufacturing, workshop and/or storage/distribution. Any potential purchaser would need to determine if additional planning consents were required if there were a change of utilisation for the building.

Situated in a beautiful Scottish highland glen amongst some of the most stunning and rugged scenery of Sutherland, this property provides a tranquil and near unique working environment. Within the local area is ample population to support this small business operation with also the capacity to grow further. The region has a number of small towns providing support services, with the village of Lairg offering a range of services and shops only 4 miles away along the A839. The area offers a true life-style change to people wanting to move away from the ‘rat-race’ and enjoy a higher quality of life. This region of natural beauty does not only attract new residents but is popular with walkers, anglers and many other outdoor enthusiasts. This unspoilt area of Sutherland makes an idyllic location and the sale a most desirable opportunity. The area is renowned for its field sports and fishing. The area is well known for its tourism with the Championship Golf Course at Royal Dornoch plus many other quality golfing venues up the East Coast of Ross-shire and Sutherland. Moreover, there are many standalone visitor attractions within a 30 minute drive of the factory/workshop, including Shin Falls, Dunroamin Castle, Dornoch jail and many and varied cultural, archaeological sites. There are many attractions living in this area such as its agricultural shows and Highland games at nearby Dornoch and Tain. The natural landscapes are complemented by the many and varied wildlife on regular view; Golden Eagles, Grouse and Red Deer are amongst a few that frequent the area attracting many visitors as does the exceptional scenery and rich flora and fauna. These factors of life-style and tourism may influence would-be purchasers to realise the potential of operating a business in such an area. Indeed, there may be some benefit in utilising aspects of the building to provide a catering outlet attracting tourists to the facility.

THE PROPERTY
These modern facilities were completed in 1996 of steel portal-framed construction with a pitched roof. The building is fully insulated outer cladding and timber framed double-glazing throughout. The range of office and workshop accommodation extends to over 3,500 square feet. The subjects are set over two floors.

The first floor main entrance has a southerly aspect facing towards the main road and is accessed via the main car park. The entrance vestibule leads directly into the spacious reception area which is supported by a reception / office area that benefits from a service window. From the reception an ’L’ shaped corridor provides access to the main production areas set to the rear of the building. Staff administrative areas and storage are ergonomically situated including staff toilets, staff room and washing room.

The first floor provides for a combination of offices, dark rooms, archive storage and additional stock storage.

THE GROUNDS
The grounds extend to circa 0.75 of an acre on a gentle sloping aspect affording excellent drainage. The car park is laid to gravel and access to the factory from the main road is from a shared driveway.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
There is no private accommodation with this unit

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The substantial site and combination of properties could readily be adapted for a range of uses. The factory offers a tremendous floorspace for a manufacturing / workshop facility complete with the suite of administrative offices. Several business activities could readily be accommodated from this site to include the existing Country Images trade should new owners wish to pursue this option.


SERVICES
The subjects benefit from mains electricity. The site utilises a private water supply and drainage. The factory utilises electric off-peak heating.

DIRECTIONS
From Inverness travel North on the A9 taking the A839 at the fleet estuary, signed for Lairg. See map insert. Lairg 4 miles, Golspie 15, Dornoch 20 and Inverness 60 miles.

PRICE
Offers over £140,000 are invited for the heritable property.