* Spindrift of Tomintoul is a modern, spacious and flexible retail unit set in the iconic village of Tomintoul.
* Retail outlet offering quality gifts, fashion, crafts and outdoor equipment.
* Delightful spacious 3 - bedroom (master en - suite) owners' accommodation with sizable lounge, kitchen/dining room and family bathroom.
* 2 large workshops within the spacious grounds offer tremendous opportunities for crafters, artists and tradespeople.
* The archetypal home and income lifestyle business opportunity.
**Description**
Spindrift of Tomintoul is a well - respected and popular gifts, books, clothing
and outdoor shop with arts & crafts gallery, situated in the charming highland
village of Tomintoul. This highly attractive retail unit was built in 2001 and
provides a modern facility in every respect. Positioned in an exceptionally
prominent location with a high level of passing trade, the business operates
all year round. The main tourist season is from April - October, with consistent
demand over the winter months primarily from local residents and day trippers.
Trade is mainly driven through the sale of a carefully considered and sourced
mix of high quality gifts, art prints, books & maps, toiletries, clothing,
greeting cards, glassware, jewellery, outdoor accessories and traditional
Scottish gifts/souvenirs.
Internally the shop is arranged at ground level in a 'U' shape and offers
flexible retail floor space with well laid out aisles. The sales area is
spacious and well - lit, making the presentation of the business most pleasing.
To the rear of the main public area is a further large facility that could be
utilised to extend the current business, subject to the relevant consents.
The business is currently run by the two owners and one seasonal part - time
member of staff.
A most attractive feature of this business is the fabulous and completely
separate owners' accommodation which has 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
spacious lounge, separate large kitchen/diner and extensive storage space.
The business is ideally situated to take full advantage of the custom from the
many self - catering holiday lets, bed & breakfasts and hotels within the area,
as well as the regular coach tours and other holidaymakers who stop in the
village during the main season.
**The property**
Built in 2001 on the main street of Tomintoul, the main property is of modern
construction, with rendered block walls and internal timber frame, all under a
pitched tile roof. Arranged over two levels, the shop and back
office/workspace/storage areas are situated on the ground floor, with the
attractive living accommodation on the first floor.
**Trading areas**
This shop is situated in a prominent roadside location within the village of
Tomintoul, and the premises enjoy a well signed frontage with easy access. The
retail areas are bright and modern, having a good range of flexible fixtures
and fittings. The main sales counter is to the centre of the sales area
providing strong security coverage. The shop has excellent natural lighting
and boasts an attractive feature stained glass window. This, coupled with
excellent spot and strip lighting, presents the merchandise to its best.
The business is profitable and these levels have increased steadily since the
current owners took over the shop in 2015. The opening hours from April -
October are 9. 00am - 5. 00pm Monday - Saturday and 11am - 4. 30pm on Sunday. During
the months of November, December and March, this timetable reduces to 6 days a
week, and in January/February to 5 days a week - both on reduced hours.
**Reason for sale**
The present owners commenced trading in 2015 and have immensely enjoyed their
time developing the business. However, after over 30 years of self - employment
and due to a desire to retire, they present this fine home and business to the
market. They genuinely believe that enthusiastic new proprietors could
continue to develop and grow the business.
**Location**
Tomintoul is centrally located within the Cairngorms National Park in north -
east Scotland, providing easy access to many interesting places including
Grantown - on - Spey (14 miles), Ballater (20 miles), Aberlour (24 miles) and
Aviemore (25 miles). Inverness can be reached in just under an hour. This
makes the location of Spindrift ideally suited to take advantage of the
resulting passing trade associated with these local key tourist hotspots.
Tomintoul also sits on the 'Snow Roads' scenic driving route, and is just off
the North East 250 route. The Lecht ski centre and Glenlivet Bike Trails are a
short distance away, and these both bring visitors to the village. Tomintoul
is also a popular stop on coach company itineraries.
Tomintoul itself is an attractive 'planned' village dating back to the 1700s,
with a long 40 foot wide main street and tree - lined, grassy central square
surrounded by traditional stone buildings. The square boasts 3 hotels, all
open to non - residents, and a popular restaurant. The village benefits from the
recently opened 'Discovery Centre' museum/exhibition, which also provides the
Post Office and visitor infomraiton point. In addition, there are two cafes
and the village shop, as well as a nursery/primary school, library, bowling
green, adventure playground, village hall and medical practice. There is also
a large free public car park, with charging points for electric vehicles.
Tomintoul sits at the end of the Speyside Way 'spur' from Ballindalloch, and
there is a large choice of walking trails in the vicinity, so the area is very
popular with hikers. More sedate outdoor pursuits such as bird watching and
fishing also draw many visitors to the region, who take advantage of the
abundant and varied wildlife in the area. There are also a number of golf
courses nearby.
Moray/Speyside is renowned the world over for its whisky production, and
Tomintoul sits on the 'Malt Whisky Trail'. The Glenlivet and Tomintoul
Distilleries are both a short distance away, and both offer tours to the
public - with many more available within 45 minutes' drive of the village.
The Tomintoul & Glenlivet area was recently awarded International Dark Sky
Park status, due to its clear skies and very low levels of light pollution,
making it an ideal place for stargazing. This brings additional visitors to
the area - as does the Tomintoul hostel and recently opened wooden wigwams.
**Owners accommodation**
This business opportunity provides attractive and generous private
accommodation for the owners, much of which has been recently upgraded and is
in walk - in condition. There is a substantial kitchen/dining room, spacious
lounge, 3 double bedrooms (master en - suite with shower) and family bathroom.
There is ample cupboard space in the hall, large built - in wardrobes in two of
the bedrooms and a large floored attic which is accessed at the same level
from the master bedroom. The owners also have a private entrance to the rear
of the property, as well as convenient indoor access to the shop from the rear
entrance hall.
**Service areas**
The premises are well laid out to support the business, keeping the living
accommodation completely separate from the shop areas. There is a large
workspace area to the rear of the main retail area, with two separate
storerooms, staff WC, boiler cupboard and sink. This area has considerable
further development potential, and could be used to extend the sales area of
the shop or for the introduction of a cafe.
**Grounds**
The property is substantial, with a large footprint, great signage and a
prominent roadside frontage with unrestricted roadside parking. The grounds to
the immediate rear and side of the building are laid with block - paving and are
used for owners' car parking.
There is a large stone - built workshop to the rear (approx. 10m x 5m) with an
insulated metal profile roof, strip lighting and a number of fixed
workbenches. There is also a large wooden shed with light and heat (approx. 6m
x 3m) in the garden, currently used for additional storage of shop fittings.
The mainly south - facing rear garden is accessed via a block - paving path, and
is paved and pebbled, with planting at the borders.
**Development opportunities**
There are a number of income development opportunities which the vendors have
considered may be possible. These are:
Renting out the flat as self - catering holiday let or long - term let, if
potential purchasers do not wish to live there themselves.
With an internal timber framed construction, the property could be fairly
easily adjusted for other uses with the appropriate consents, such as artist's
studio, café area, etc.
Increase trading hours in winter months.
**Services**
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. Lpg fuelled
underfloor heating is provided throughout the main building; external
buildings are heated by electricity. The property is fully double glazed.
There is a centralised fire alarm system throughout the property. There is Wi -
Fi throughout, with superfast fibre broadband available.

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