Commercial Opportunity

Location

Loanhead is a town in the county of Midlothian, which is approximately 6 miles south of Edinburgh city centre and has easy access to the City Bypass (A720).

The subject occupies a prominent location at the entrance of the public carpark on Station Road and is located close to Loanhead town centre. Most of the neighbouring properties are residential.

Description

The subject comprises of a former public toilet block with a pitched roof and rendered finish to the walls. The internal floor area is 41.68m2 and is suitable for a variety of uses and reconfiguration.

Rateable Value

The Scottish Assessors Association has given the property a Rateable Value of £4,600. Future occupiers should contact the Scottish Assessors for a reassessment following occupation.

Lease Terms (may sell)

Offers over £2,250 per annum are invited for a 20-year full repairing and insuring lease. The rent will be reviewed on the fifth anniversary.

Use

Planning permission will be required for any use of the subjects which is not a public convenience prior to occupation. Uses falling within classes 1A and 4 of Use classes (Scotland) Order 1997 (shops and business) are most likely to be supported bt the Planning Authority.  Uses which cause an adverse impact on the amenity of residents in the area are unlikely to be supported. In addition to 1A and 4 there may be scope for a use within class 3 of the UCO (food and drink). Use as a hot food takeaway may be acceptable subject to whether there may be overprovision in the area.

Viewing

Open Viewings are being held between 12noon - 1pm on Tuesday 30 September and again on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

Important Notice

These particulars do not form any part of any contract and none of the statements contained in them regarding the property is to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any intending occupiers must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements

Closing Date and Details for Submitting Offers

This property will close to offers on Thursday 30 October 2025.

Any questions please email MCproperty@midlothian.gov.uk