This is a unique opportunity to purchase a ground floor property located in
what is considered to be the most historic street in the Outer Hebrides having
featured in the film Whisky Galore.
The former Spar shop offers the potential for a variety of uses including
retail, a gallery, a restaurant, office space or to be converted to
residential use subject to any necessary planning consents.
The interior walls have been completely stripped back to expose the original
stone with two inset fireplaces. There are a couple of steps down to the
storeroom/WC to one side of the building. The main area has a high ceiling
giving a light and airy feel.
The property is a blank canvas, ripe for conversion and ready for its next
chapter!
Location:
Castlebay is the main area of population on the island, named after Kisimul
Castle which stands on a rocky outcrop in the bay and home to the main
services and facilities on the island including a primary and secondary
school, community centre (with swimming pool), supermarket, post office,
hospital, doctors and dental surgeries as well as a number of hotels and
cafes, which in the summer months are normally busy with tourists. Castlebay
is also the main ferry terminal for the island with the Caledonian MacBrayne
ferry making daily visits in the summertime from Oban, in the wintertime the
ferry runs a more restricted service. A further smaller ferry operates from
Ardmhor on Barra to Eriskay and regular scheduled flights operate from Glasgow
and Benbecula with the famous cockle sands being used as a runway when tides
permit.
The Island of Barra forms part of the Outer Hebrides. The coastline of Barra
is made up of rocky inlets interspersed with wonderful white sandy beaches and
offers some stunning scenery, rare flowers and wildlife. The island measures
approximately eight miles by five miles with its main road providing a full
circuit around the island. From the main road other minor roads lead off
towards the scattered townships on the island where you will find a number of
small craft outlets and cafes.
Accommodation:
Main Former Retail Area:
A large spacious open plan room with double doors to the front with windows
either side.
The walls have been stripped back to expose the original stone walls. Two
inset fireplaces. Door to the storeroom and WC. Size: 35’ 6” x 21’ 3” (10. 82m
x 6. 48m)
Store:
External door to the front. Fitted with a stainless steel sink/drainer. Door
to the WC. Size: 16’ 9” max x 10’ 8” max (5. 12m max x 3. 25m max)
WC:
Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. Size: 4’ 9” x 2’ 10” (1. 45m x 0. 86m)
External: There is a small area to the front of the store.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank.
Council Tax: Currently subject to business rates. Rateable value is £1882. 65
although currently subject to 100% small business rebate.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency.

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