THE POST OFFICE AND LETTING UNITS 3-4
STATION ROAD, KYLE OF LOCHALSH
PRICE ON APPLICATION
Location Map
DESCRIPTION
Situated in the heart of the busy village of Kyle of Lochalsh in a prime location the subjects for sale comprise a very generously proportioned semi-detached building accommodating a spacious post office together with two letting units all with street frontage. The busy main sub-post office has disabled access and is very conveniently situated for use by both the residents of the area and the many tourists who stay in Kyle and journey through Kyle of Lochalsh on their way to and from the Isle of Skye. This single storey building has a path leading from the front to the rear of the premises where there is a parking area to accommodate 3 vehicles. There is ‘on road’ customer parking to the front of the building and a public car park very near by. The interior of all the units is freshly decorated with new sanitary fittings and large windows to the front. One unit is presently leased to a local taxi firm and the other unit is a retail outlet for jewellery, designer knitwear and select gifts. The letting of both these units provides a lucrative income. The main post office is a pleasant spacious area providing both wall and central display stands for greeting cards, post cards, stationery, souvenirs etc. An area has been set aside for internet access for customers and there is room for further expansion if so required. A recent addition to the business is the Bureau de Change which was added just a year ago and this has proved to be very successful both to tourists and locals preparing for their holidays abroad. An ATM machine is currently in the process of being fitted to the outer wall of the post office building and this is another service attracting customers to the premises.
LOCATION
Kyle of Lochalsh is a busy village, especially in the summer months and has good local services. Facilities within the village include a supermarket, selection of shops, hotels, restaurants, a medical centre and primary school. Kyle also has good transport links having its own railway station and regular bus services to all major Scottish cities. Inverness the capital city of the highlands is 82 miles to the east.
THE POST OFFICE
MAIN SHOP AREA
A disabled ramp with handrail leads up to double doors providing access into the main post office area. Generously proportioned with modern counter providing two positions, one lower area for disabled use. Recessed fitted internet area and writing desk. Photograph booth. Central wooden display stand plus slatted wall providing display area for small items. Card racks fitted along one wall. Free standing post card and pamphlet stands. Large windows to front. Carpet. Strip lighting. 2 Night storage heaters. Fitted display shelving. Low gate provides access to rear of counter and to storage room and offices/kitchen/cloakroom etc. Hatch to loft. Size 33ft x 27ft (10.06 x 8.26m).
STORAGE ROOM
A deep room extensively fitted with racking and shelving. High set window to rear. Size 14ft 2 x 4ft 8 (4.35 x 1.41m).
MAIN OFFICE
Good size room with large window to rear and space accommodating desks, photo copier, filing cabinets etc. Strip lighting. Night storage heater. Carpet. Door off to rear corridor. Size 15ft x 12ft 2 (4.57 x 3.72m).
REAR CORRIDOR
External door to rear of building and car parking area. Electric meters on wall. Deep walk-in storage cupboard currently rented out as storage space. Double doors open to rear of post office counter, used for sorting purposes.
KITCHEN
Window to rear. Fitted with base kitchen units with worktops over. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for fridge below worktops. Fitted bench. Coat hooks. Vinyl floor covering. Door off to Cloakroom. Size 10ft 10 x 6ft 8 (3.31 x 2.02m).
CLOAKROOM
Small outer hall gives access to cloakroom. Window to rear. WC and wash hand basin with water heater over. Vinyl floor tiles. Size 5ft 2 x 4ft 2 (1.57 x 1.20m).
LETTING UNITS 4A AND 4B
A separate entrance with steps and handrail leading up to double external doors provides access to a small carpeted vestibule area with doors off to letting units 4A and 4B.
UNIT 4A
A spacious and freshly decorated area fitted with new carpet. Double and side windows. Door off at rear to store room and cloakroom. Size 27ft 9 x 14ft 3 (8.46 x 4.36m).
STORE ROOM
Coat hooks. Electric card meter on wall. Vinyl floor covering. Door off to cloakroom. Size 9ft x 8ft 8 (2.72 x 2.62m).
CLOAKROOM
Newly fitted with WC and wash hand basin with water heater over. Extractor fan. Size 5ft 6 x 4ft 2 (1.67 x 1.27m).
UNIT 4B
Presently leased to a Taxi business. Window to front. Spacious office with door off to rear providing access to staff room and cloakroom. Size 24ft 1 x 7ft 6 (7.37 x 2.28m).
STAFF ROOM
Fitted bench. Carpet. Electric card meter on wall. Door off to cloakroom. Size 16ft 6 x 7ft 6 (5.041 x 2.28m).
CLOAKROOM
Window to rear. Comprises WC and wash hand basin with water heater over. Vinyl floor tiles. Size 6ft 5 x 5ft (1.91 x 1.58m).
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. The subjects are well provided with both power and telephone sockets and have a fire alarm system throughout.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through this agency. Please note that photographic i.d and proof of address will be required.
POST OFFICE BUSINESS
The business of the post office operates between the hours of 9am. - 5.00pm. 6 days a week . The position of Post Master/Mistress carries an annual salary and the approval of the post office will be required for a new appointee. Details of the post and the salary will be made available to prospective purchasers.
ACCOUNTS
Business accounts will be made available to genuinely interested parties who have viewed the subjects for sale.
NOTE
It should be noted that the successful purchaser would need to apply to become a post master/mistress and full details will be made available to interested parties.
It should be noted the post office can be sold separately from the letting units if so required.
ENTRY
Entry can be given after the 3rd April 2008.
PRICE
Price on application. Please call the Kyle office below:-
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency (Portree)
Bridge Road
PORTREE
Isle of Skye IV51 9ER
www.iosea.co.uk
Email: sales@iosea.co.uk
Tel: 01478 612683
OR
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Main Street,
Kyle of Lochalsh,
Ross-shire.
IV40 8AB
Tel: 01599 534555
Fax: 01599 534480
Email: sales@lochalshproperties.co.uk
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