“Sandbed Launderette” Bridge House, Sandbed, Hawick, TD9 0DB

An exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire a long established local business fondly known as the “Sandbed Launderette”.  Trading for over 40 years, this successful and thriving business is centrally located with a long history of both loyal and repeat customers along with newer clientele.   Well placed in the town centre, the business and premises are being sold as a going concern with all equipment included in the sale. Inventory available upon request along with recent financial accounts to parties noting interest through a solicitor.  At present, the Sandbed Laundrette is the only laundrette in town offering dry cleaning services.

DESCRIPTION:

The property comprises a large lower ground floor self contained unit with main door access via the sandbed.  The large front shop comprises of a range of self service washing machines and driers.  Adjacent to the front shop is an area with a range of hanging space and the dry cleaning machine.  There are also 2 useful pressing machines.

Located off the front shop is a small office/reception area which leads through to a staff kitchen which has twin sinks and timber storage units.  Situated to the rear of the property is a storage room which houses the electrics, the gas boiler and water tanks and located off this room is a staff WC with white WC and wash hand basin.  Finally, also located at the rear, is the tank room which houses the large recently upgraded water tank and motor.  From here, a timber door leads out to the back of the premises.

LOCATION:

Bridge House is located close to the centre of town on the main route through Hawick, close to the Town Hall, Heart of Hawick and Borders Textile Tower House which brings an abundance of tourism trade to Hawick.  A frequent winner of national floral awards, Hawick is the largest of the Border towns and internationally famous for fine quality knitwear.  Hawick has a long and colourful history which can be traced back to the 12th century, when King David I granted land to a Norman family, the Lovels. Today Hawick is part of the TextileTrail and the major centre for the industry, and is one of the largest towns on the Scottish Borders with regular public transport from all areas into the town centre.  Tweedbank is only 17 miles away and offers a rail link which has also had a positive impact on Hawick with more people visiting the area

FLOOR AREAS:

Front Shop - 11.36 x 5.95

Side Shop - 3.31 x 4.44

Kitchen - 2.24 x 2.79

WC - 2.58 x 1.08

Back Room - 3.64 x 4.18

Tank Room - 4.13 x 3.34