Page 34 - Shepherd Commercial Auctions - Catalogue 30/10/2025

Lot 30
2 Thistle Street & 23-27 Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
AB10 1XZ
City Centre Premises suitable for a range of commercial uses
Features
• Capable of sub-division
• Prominent location
• 199.32 sq. m. (2,145 sq. ft.)
• No VAT applicable
Description
The subjects comprise a ground and first floor building situated on a prominent corner
position. The building is of traditional granite construction with a pitched slated roof. The
unit benefits from extensive frontages to both Thistle Street and Chapel Street, with
separate accesses from either elevation.
Accommodation
Internally on ground floor, the subjects are interconnected with the most recent use being
as a financial services and property shop, however, there would be scope for a range of
retail and professional service users. The first floor can be accessed from two different
areas, one being from a separate external entrance on Chapel Street and another from
an internal stairwell to the rear of the property. The first floor is currently presented as
cellular office accommodation and also features a tea prep. There are W.C facilities
located on both levels of the building.
Location
The premises occupy a prominent location on the corner of Chapel Street and Thistle
Street within a popular West End retailing location. Union Street is in close proximity and
accordingly the opportunity benefits from good public transportation links and easy
access. The central location ensures that the opportunity is within easy reach from major
office developments, the West End of the city and residential occupiers.
Surrounding occupiers are a mixture of retail, professional services, restaurant and
residential occupiers, including Holiday Inn Express Inn, Anderson Bain, Cool & Calm
Studio, West End Chocolates and Almondine. Chapel Street multi-storey car park is also
located 150 yards away with metered on street parking also available.
Note
Please note that the premises are currently adjoined on ground floor level, however,
there is scope for sub-division to create two or three retail units all with their own
frontage. In addition, the first floor benefits from an independent access from Chapel
Street and can be self-contained.
Energy Performance Rating To be confirmed.
Planning
The subjects are assumed to be permitted under Class 1A (Shops, financial,
professional and other services) Use as per the Town and Country
(Scotland) Act 1997 (As Amended 2023).
The first floor was historically two residential units before being utilised as
office space. The subjects could therefore lend itself to a residential
redevelopment. Any interested parties should make their own enquiries to
the local planning authority.
Rateable Value
The property has a rateable value of £30,250.
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 2.4% inc VAT(2% plus VAT) subject
to a minimum of £2,400 inc VAT(£2,000 plus VAT).
*Guide Price £180,000 (plus fees if applicable)
34 * Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees