Moray House, 16-18 Bank Street, INVERNESS IV1 1QYTel: 01463 717202 Fax: 01463 717204

FOR SALEFORMER VICTORIA HOTEL

57 HIGH STREET, NAIRN, IV12 4BW

• Attractive and prominent property ideally located in the retail core of Nairn town centre.

• Attractive ground floor public bar and snug bar.

• 1st floor function rooms and commercial kitchen.

• Letting rooms and owners flat on upper levels.

• Substantial property with excellent development potential.

• Offers over £200,000 exc. of VAT

• EPC Rating – G.

Viewing strictly by appointment with sole letting

agents.

Contact:

Chris Holmes

Linda Cameron

Telephone: 01463 717202

Chris.holmes@ryden.co.uk

Linda.cameron@ryden.co.uk

Edinburgh 0131 225 6612

Glasgow0141 204 3838

Aberdeen 01224 588866

Leeds0113 243 6777

Dundee01382 227900

Inverness01463 717202

LOCATION

Nairn is a busy Seaside Market town with a population in excess

of 8,000 people. The town has experienced growth over the

past 10 years and is popular with commuters to both Elgin and

Inverness. The town boasts a busy high street and has excellent

transport links. It is located on the main A96 Inverness to

Aberdeen trunk road and also benefits from a station on the

railway line. Nairn is located in the Highlands of Scotland and

is approximately 15 miles East of Inverness. The town benefits

from significant tourist trade throughout the year which is

boosted by two championship golf courses; Royal Nairn Golf

Club and also the Castle Stuart Golf Club which has hosted the

Scottish Open. In addition the town is also home to an award

winning beach.

The subject property is prominently located on the south-

east side of Nairn’s High Street which is the main shopping

thoroughfare in Nairn town centre. Neighbouring properties

include Ashers Bakery, Nairn Model Centre and the Nairn Town

Hall. The property is located 0.4 miles from Nairn Train Station.

DESCRIPTION

The property is an impressive three storey stone building under

a slate clad mansard roof, it features large timber framed

windows throughout. The exterior is painted and benefits from

period features.

We summarise the accommodation below:

Ground Floor

Public Bar – The ground floor is divided into two public bars

one of which is a small snug which provides accommodation for

approx. 20 people. This has a separate entrance to the main bar.

The large main bar provides seating for approx. 45 people. Both

bars are traditionally decorated and feature traditional timber

bars with customer toilets.

First Floor

The first floor of the building benefits from a fully fitted

commercial kitchen and a function room which provides seating

for a total of 40 people. This is divided into a main area and also

an additional snug section. This function room also has its own

timber bar and a selection of loose timber tables and chairs. Two

separate toilets provide facilities for the rooms on this floor.

2nd Floor

The 2nd floor of the property is divided into 7 bedrooms which

are currently leased on short a term basis. There are 4 singles,

2 doubles and a large family room. All rooms have their own

wash hand basins, and there is a separate toilet. There is also a

managers flat which is arranged over the second and attic part

levels. This is complete with a kitchenette and bathroom.

Basement

In addition there is a basement which provides ancillary storage

for spirits and a beer chill room.

FLOOR AREAS

The following gross internal floor areas have been calculated

in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th

Edition)

Description m2 ft2

Ground Floor (NIA) 156 1,675

1st Floor 159 1,710

2nd Floor 155 1,665

Total 469 5,051

Key Rooms m2 ft2

Main Bar 75 807

Main Dining Room 32 344

SERVICES

We understand that the subjects are connected to mains water

and electricity with drainage being to the main sewer.

LICENCE/TRADING INFORMATION

No trading information is currently available for the property

and purchasers are therefore asked to assess their own opinion

of likely sales and profitability of the business. There is a

premises licence in place.

RATING

The property is listed in the current Valuation Roll with a

Rateable Value of £16,500. The residential portion of the

property is liable for domestic rates of £800. The rates for

the property could potentially be appealed after entering the

property.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Sale with vacant possession

Offers in excess of £200,000 exclusive of VAT are invited for

the benefit of the heritable interest with vacant possession.

VAT/LEGAL COSTS/STAMP DUTY

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred

with the ingoing purchaser/tennant being responsible for any

stamp duty, recording dues and VAT as applicable.

Viewing/Further Information

To arrange a viewing or for further information please contact

the sole selling agent:

Ryden LLP

Moray House

16-18 Bank Street

Inverness

IV1 1QY

Tel: 01463 717202

Fax: 01463 717204

linda.cameron@ryden.co.uk

chris.holmes@ryden.co.uk

September 2014

Ryden is a limited liability partnership registered in ScotlandMessrs Ryden for themselves and for vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Messrs Ryden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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