Two Ground Floor Retail Units with Ancillary Accommodation above
Tenants include William Hill and SemiChem
SemiChem Let on a Renewed Lease
Busy Town Centre Location
Total Approximate Floor Area of 547.91 sq m (5,896 sq ft)
Lot 29
Auction 16th February 2023
Rent £30,950 per Annum Exclusive
Status Sold Prior
Price
Sector High Street Retail
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
27 miles east of Glasgow, 27 miles west of Edinburgh
Roads
A89, M8 Motorway, A801, M9
Rail
Armadale Railway Station (ScotRail)
Air
Glasgow International Airport and Edinburgh Airport
Situation
Armadale is located in West Lothian, equidistant between Edinburgh to the east and Glasgow to the west. The town is linked to the M8 Motorway to the south by the A89 as well as the M9 Motorway via the A801 to the north.
The property is located on West Main Street (A89), the primary commercial road in the town centre. Nearby occupiers include Lloyds Pharmacy, Scotmid Co-op, Ladbrokes and a mix of local retailers and restaurants.
Tenure
Heritable. (Scottish Equivalent of English Freehold)
Location
Miles
27 miles east of Glasgow, 27 miles west of Edinburgh
Roads
A89, M8 Motorway, A801, M9
Rail
Armadale Railway Station (ScotRail)
Air
Glasgow International Airport and Edinburgh Airport
Situation
Armadale is located in West Lothian, equidistant between Edinburgh to the east and Glasgow to the west. The town is linked to the M8 Motorway to the south by the A89 as well as the M9 Motorway via the A801 to the north.
The property is located on West Main Street (A89), the primary commercial road in the town centre. Nearby occupiers include Lloyds Pharmacy, Scotmid Co-op, Ladbrokes and a mix of local retailers and restaurants.
Tenure
Heritable. (Scottish Equivalent of English Freehold)
Description
The property comprises two adjoining ground floor retail units trading as William Hill and SemiChem. The first floor provides ancillary accommodation accessed within SemiChem's demise.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises two adjoining ground floor retail units trading as William Hill and SemiChem. The first floor provides ancillary accommodation accessed within SemiChem's demise.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Address
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq m
Floor Areas Approx sq ft
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x.
Rent Review
9 West Main
Ground First
Retail Office
272.92 74.94
(2,937) (806)
WILLIAM HILL ORGANISATION LIMITED (1)
30 years from 25/05/2000 until 24/05/2030 (3)
£20,950
24/05/2025
11 West Main
Ground
Retail
200.05
(2,153)
SEMI-CHEM (STORES) LIMITED with a guarantee from Scottish Midland Co-Operative Society Limited (2)
5 years from 28/06/2022 (4)
£10,000
Total Approximate Floor Area
547.91
(5,896) (5)
£30,950
(1) For the year ending 28/12/2021 William Hill Organization Limited reported a Turnover of £332,900,000, a Pre-Tax Profit f £75,200,000 and a Net Worth of £370,100,000. (NorthRow 25/01/2023) (2) Semi-Chem (Stores) Limited is wholly owned by Scottish Midland Co-Operative Society Limited who also act as a guarantor. For the year ending 29/01/2022 Scottish Midland Co-Operative Society Limited reported a Turnover of £403,276,000, a Pre-Tax Profit of £6,530,000 and a Net Worth of £99,276,000 (NorthRow 25/01/2023). (3) The lease provides for a tenant option to determine the lease on 25/05/2025 and 25/05/2027 upon serving 6 months written notice. (4) The lease provides for a tenant option to determine the lease on 28/02/2025 upon serving 6 months written notice. (5) The floor areas states above are those published by the Scottish Assessors Association (www.saa.org.uk).
If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.