Matheson & McLeod Butchers, Lairg Road, Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, Highland IV24 3EA

Description

Substantial commercial property occupying a prominent position on Lairg Road. The property provides a versatile commercial opportunity and, subject to any necessary consents, may suit a variety of potential uses. Given the established nature of the premises, the property could be of particular interest to an owner-occupier, investor or operator looking to continue a similar retail or service-based use. The main premises provide a generous footprint, while the adjoining salon offers additional space which could potentially be retained as a separate commercial unit or incorporated into a wider use. The property may also offer scope for alternative commercial uses, subject to planning and the purchaser satisfying themselves in respect of all necessary consents.

Accommodation

The property extends to approximately 211.73 sq m in total and comprises the main former butchers shop extending to approximately 185.25 sq m together with an adjoining salon extending to approximately 26.48 sq m.

Location

The property is situated on Lairg Road within Bonar Bridge, an attractive Highland community at the head of the Kyle of Sutherland. The surrounding area is renowned for its spectacular scenery, outdoor pursuits and proximity to the North Coast 500 route. Bonar Bridge provides a range of local amenities and services, with further facilities available in nearby Ardgay and Lairg. The area benefits from access to the wider Highland region, with the A836 providing links north towards Lairg and south towards the Kyle of Sutherland and the A9.

Tenure / Property Information

Investment Analysis

The £40,000 guide is the only pricing evidence supplied. No completed comparables, rental evidence, formal valuation or HB GDV estimate is available. The property comprises approximately 211.73 sq m of freehold commercial space, including a former butcher shop and adjoining salon. Alternative uses require planning and other consents.

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

Consider only as an owner-occupier or commercial operator opportunity after reviewing the legal pack, condition, planning position and intended-use viability. Do not underwrite as an investment without rent and valuation evidence.

Works Required

No specific defects or refurbishment requirements are evidenced. Allow for inspection, verification of existing commercial fit-out, and any works required for the purchaser’s intended use, subject to necessary consents.

Rental & Market Context

Potential BRRR Position

BRRR analysis cannot be supported because there is no GDV, refurbishment budget, rent or refinance valuation evidence. The known guide-price purchase plus the stated 1% buyer premium including VAT is £40,480, before any disbursements or other completion costs.

Buy-to-Let Analysis

BTL analysis cannot be established because no sufficiently specific rental evidence or auctioneer rent estimate is supplied. The property is commercial rather than residential based on the supplied description.

Flip Analysis

A flip surplus cannot be calculated because no supported GDV, works allowance or selling-cost allowance is available. Alternative use or reconfiguration is subject to planning and other necessary consents.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• No rental evidence or passing income is supplied.

• Alternative commercial uses are subject to planning and other necessary consents.

• Property condition, services and existing fit-out requirements are not evidenced.

• Legal-pack disbursements and other possible completion charges are unspecified.

• No supported GDV or resale valuation is available.

Recommendation

Consider only as an owner-occupier or commercial operator opportunity after reviewing the legal pack, condition, planning position and intended-use viability. Do not underwrite as an investment without rent and valuation evidence.

Strategy Rating

Analysis Confidence

Only the guide price, dimensions, tenure, description and buyer premium are supplied; there are no comparables, rent, condition, EPC, valuation or works-cost data.