DESCRIPTION:
Somerdale Shop and Flat is a convenient village amenity perfectly positioned in a prominent trading location on the A862 in Muir of Ord. Located centrally in the town, this substantial property comprises a sound retail unit (which previously operated as a grocery store) together with a lovely adjoining 5-bedroom flat. Ideally situated on the north coast 500 route, the premises historically enjoyed a steady footfall all year round. Whilst recently utilised as a grocery shop, the unit offers the opportunity for a variety of retail purposes.
The owner’s accommodation has huge potential with a private entrance and parking. The property offers a spacious well designed fitted kitchen/dining room and attractive lounge on the ground floor with 5 good-sized bedrooms, a shower room, and a bathroom on the upper floor. The living accommodation is attractive and tastefully finished, offering a great family home with the opportunity to further enhance the space should a new purchaser wish to put their stamp on it.
TRADE:
Somerdale Shop traded successfully as Highland Grocers for many years and now comes to the market with vacant possession. There is a significant level of shelving available together with a number of chilled display cabinets. It should be noted that the owners disconnected the power and therefore it is not clear whether these are operational.
THE PROPERTY:
The property is two-storey red stone building with slate roof. The premises comprises the shop at the front with the flat to the rear and the first floor above the shop. The entrance to the shop is located centrally and accessed directly from the pavement, where the main sales area is entered. To the rear left hand corner of the shop is the access to the store, staff welfare, and office. Above the shop entrance door is a full width sign, with lights above. This facility provides great exposure to attract passing trade into the shop.
The entrance to the flat is located behind the shop from the generous hard-finished parking area.
There are significant areas of PV panels that are clearly evident on satellite imagery, since the power is disconnected, we are unable to confirm the condition of these panels. We understand that these are currently isolated, but would feed into the shop's power distribution. It is also understood that there is no feed-in tariff available on this installation.
THE SHOP:
The shop premises are generally well maintained with a prominent signed frontage. There is roadside parking available in front of the building as well as the public car park across the street. Constructed of lovely red stone, the property has a pitched slate roof over the front of the building. The premises enjoy an exceptional level of storage. To the rear, the storerooms are single-storey with flat roofs. These comprise of a long narrow corridor store, with 2 lockable rooms to the rear and 2 interconnected single garages. Floor / wall-mounted timber shelves line most of the walls. The ideal layout means stock can be taken directly into the storage area, without passing through the main sales area.
GROUNDS:
There is a significant asphalt-finished area for off-road parking to the rear and side of the shop. To the extreme rear of the title is a double garage which is dry and well-aired. To the south side behind the shop storage is a further open store area. In between these areas is a paved area with a previously utilised base for a shed.
Behind the lounge and kitchen is an enclosed private area, which comprises direct access via a paved path into the shop and a raised area where the owners can enjoy outdoor activities which is finished in non-block, with some planning around the perimeter. This is a very attractive and tranquil space.
SERVICES:
The property benefits from mains electricity, water supply, and drainage. The heating is provided by oil boiler located in the shop. The shop does not currently have a live electrical connection.