Page 26 - Shepherd Commercial Auctions - Catalogue 19/06/2025

Lot 22
176 Irish Street, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire DG1 2NJ
Two Storey Retail/Office Premises
Features
• Easily accessible town centre position
• Gas-fired central heating system
• NIA 73.27 sq. m. (788 sq. ft.)
• Suited to alternative commercial uses & scope for partial conversion stc
Description
The subjects comprise an entire mid-terraced building, arranged over ground and first
floors. The building is of traditional stone / brick construction, surmounted by a pitched
and slated roof.
The property has a painted render external finish, together with an attractive sandstone
sales frontage incorporating large, double-glazed display windows. Windows are of
double-glazed uPVC and single-glazed timber sash design.
Accommodation
The ground floor accommodation is fully open-plan, whilst the first floor presently offers
two offices and a toilet facility. A fixed timber staircase provides access to the first floor,
which is also served by a rear fire exit onto Greyfriars’ Street.
Ground Floor - 40.72 sq. m. (438 sq. ft.)
First Floor - 32.55 sq. m. (350 sq. ft.)
Location
The property benefits from regular footfall and passing traffic, fronting one of the key
auxiliary access routes within Dumfries town centre.
Dumfries, with a population of around 33,000, is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway
and is therefore southwest Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre.
The property is set on the eastern side of Irish Street and lies between the main
thoroughfare of Buccleuch Street and the pedestrianised retail area that extends along
Friars Vennel.
The subjects also lie within 150 yards of the High Street and the Burns Statue bus stance
/ taxi rank.
Energy Performance Rating The property has an energy rating of C.
Planning
We understand the property is registered as having a Class 1A (Shops,
financial, professional and other services) use class, all in terms of the Town
and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
However, the property is well suited to alternative commercial use, or
possibly partial residential conversion, subject to Local Authority consents.
Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct
with Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Rateable Value
The property has a rateable value of £3,750.
The property therefore qualifies for 100% rates relief under the Small
Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier eligibility.
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 1.8% inc VAT(1.5% plus VAT)
subject to a minimum of £2,100 inc VAT(£1,750 plus VAT).
*Guide Price £35,000 (plus fees if applicable)
26 * Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees