Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Rare opportunity to acquire sizeable restaurant premises together with a five roomed flat / staff accommodation above, situated in a very central Lerwick location on the Hillhead, close to the town hall & library.

The premises are well-established as a restaurant site having been operated as the ‘Golden Coach’ for many years.

Overall the restaurant premises are estimated to extend to around 215m² on the ground & basement floors. In addition to the main restaurant area which has seating for 70, there is a large kitchen and a take-away area.

The flat above presently comprises five rooms and two bath / shower rooms, although it requires total refurbishment, nonetheless it has the potential to provide handy owners / staff accommodation or could perhaps be let separately. The building may suit other uses, subject to the usual local authority consents, in particular residential.

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General Information

The premises, which are situated in an established location, comprise the basement, ground & first floors of a mainly stone-built end-terrace property on the Hillhead in the heart of Lerwick’s (Shetland’s capital) town centre. The location is close to the Town Hall & library and within walking distance of Commercial Street (just down Reform Lane).

The building is situated in the Lerwick Lanes Conservation Area.

The property is being sold in its current condition and no warranties will be given in respect of any services or contents.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

Accommodation estimated to extend to around 115m² comprising:-

ENTRANCE LOBBY

Leading to:

MAIN RESTAURANT AREA

(Overall approx. 14.3m x 6.25m at widest points) With seating for seventy diners, and windows to the Hillhead & Reform Lane. Bar / serving counter area at the rear with double sink unit, two drinks chills, fridge, microwave, warming cupboard & further wash hand basin sink. Serving hatch from kitchen area on lower floor.

At the rear a passageway leads to MALE & FEMALE TOILETS and a stair with a fire escape rear exit leading down to the basement. A ‘Megaflo’ water tank is situated in the stairwell.

On the Basement Floor:-

In addition to access from the stair from the ground floor, the basement can also be accessed via a front yard with steps lead down from the Hillhead.

Overall accommodation estimated to extend to around 100m² comprising:-

‘TAKE AWAY’ RECEPTION

(Approx. 5m x 3.65m) Comprising serving area with drinks chill, plus STORE ROOM & built-in cupboard.

KITCHEN

(Overall approx. 11.1m x 5.45m at widest point) Comprising main food preparation area with usual appliances & preparation / storage units, double sink & drainer plus two further sinks and serving hatch to the ground floor.

At the rear there is a large STORE ROOM (approx. 3.85m x 3.3m) plus staff sink and & TOILET.

On the First Floor:-

Self contained accommodation with its own separate access from Reform Lane leading to:-

HALLWAY

ROOM 1

(Approx. 4.35 x 2.5m) With dormer window to the Hillhead.

ROOM 2

(Approx. 3.8m x 3.7m) Again with dormer window to the Hillhead.

BOXROOM

(Approx. 2.7m x 2.15m)

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 3.6m x 1.65m)

ROOM 3

(Approx. 5.7m x 3.2m) With window to Reform Lane and leading to a passageway to three further rooms.

ROOM 4

(Approx. 4.5m x 1.85m)

ROOM 5

(Approx. 3.95m x 3.2m) With windows to Reform Lane and the rear, the rear window enjoying a fine view past adjoining properties over to Bressay.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.35m x 1.65m)

There is a large loft.

The first floor accommodation is in poor condition and requires total refurbishment.

Change of Use

It is thought the premises may suit other uses, including residential, although any change of use would be subject to the usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard by contacting the local planning and / or building standards departments of the council directly.