Wilsons Motor Repairs, Workshop Wilson, High Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders

BRIEF RESUME
Located within the heart of Melrose Town Centre
Long established Business
Established Goodwill
Loyal Customer Base
Gross Internal Area 87.43 sq m (941 sq ft)
Premises available on new lease

DESCRIPTION
A general purpose clear span workshop with associated ancillary accommodation. The clear span building is of steel framed construction with solid blockwork external walls rendered externally under a pitched roof clad in corrugated steel sheeting supported on steel trusses.

The roof incorporates roof lights to each roof slope. Ridge height c. 6.60 m. Eaves height c. 3.35 m. There are two vehicular access doors to the front elevation each with opening dimensions of approximately 2.50 m wide x 3.00 m high. The south-west corner has been sub-divided with blockwork walls to form a WC. There is an ancillary building to the south west of render faced blockwork construction under a mono pitch roof clad in insulated composite cladding supported on timber rafters and purlins.

The premises are accessed off Melrose High Street via a shared private driveway. There is a hardcore surfaced yard/ car park to the south of c. 275 sq m.

AREAS
The subject has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to the following Gross Internal Areas:

Workshop: 64.73 sq m (697 sq ft)
Office / Store: 22.64 sq m (244 sq ft)

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric Heating.

LOCATION
The subjects are situated just south of the High Street within the heart of Melrose town centre. High Street and Market Place forms part of the town’s principal commercial core and accommodates a range of retail, leisure and service occupiers, benefitting from steady year-round footfall and an uplift in activity during the tourist season.

Melrose is an historic and attractive town located in the Central Borders, approximately 4.5 miles east of Galashiels. According to the 2022 population estimate, Melrose has a resident population of around 2,473, representing modest growth from the 2011 Census figure of 2,307. The town sits within the Leaderdale and Melrose Ward, which had a population of approximately 11,391 in 2022. Within a two-mile radius the population is approximately 8,102, with an average household income of £34,422, rising to a catchment of around 39,330 people within a ten-mile radius, with an average household income of £31,098 (Source: CoStar).

Melrose benefits from an affluent catchment and is one of the most desirable settlements within the central Borders. The town attracts a significant level of seasonal tourist trade owing to its historic landmarks and scenic setting within the Tweed Valley, framed by the distinctive Eildon Hills. Key attractions include Melrose Abbey, founded in 1136 by King David I and later rebuilt in the 14th century, which remains one of the most visited historic sites in the region. The town is also renowned as the birthplace of Rugby Sevens and hosts an annual tournament that draws substantial visitor numbers.

The settlement provides a full range of local amenities, including independent shops, restaurants and services, contributing to its strong residential appeal.

Melrose is conveniently situated for access to other Central Borders towns and benefits from good transport connectivity via the A68 trunk road and A7 arterial route. Tweedbank Station, located approximately 1.5 miles to the west, forms the southern terminus of the Borders Railway, offering regular services to Edinburgh Waverley and supporting commuter and visitor movement to and from the town.

ACCOMMODATION
The subjects are currently configured to provide:

Clear Span Workshop with WC to north west corner; ancillary building with entrance hall store/ compressor house and parts store/ office.

RATEABLE VALUE
The subjects are assessed to a Rateable Value of £2,2350 effective from 01-April-26.

Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (SBRR) currently provides up to 100% rates relief for units with a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less based on the combined total of all the occupiers business premises within Scotland (subject to application and eligibility). This relief is reviewed annually in accordance with the budget but is current for this Financial Year. The Rateable Value for the subjects is currently well below this threshold.

GOODWILL
Wilson Motor Repairs is a long-established independent vehicle repair business occupying a central position within Melrose. Trading successfully for many years, the business has developed a strong local reputation for vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs, benefiting from a loyal customer base comprising both private individuals and local businesses.

The business is owner-operated and represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic, owner-operator or existing garage business seeking to acquire an established trading concern with an immediate presence within the Scottish Borders. The goodwill reflects the benefit of an established trading history, recognised business name, repeat custom and longstanding customer relationships.

Unaudited trading accounts for the years ended 31 August 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are available to genuinely interested parties following a viewing, formal registration of interest with the selling agents and completion of an appropriate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

PLANNING
The site is situated within the Melrose Development Boundary, town centre boundary and conservation area.

Business and Industrial Uses are likely to be supported for the existing building if garage use were ever to cease. This includes a range of uses as defined within the definition of the Town and Country (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 including:

Class 4 (Business/ Light Industrial use)
Class 5 (General Industrial)
Class 6 (Storage and Distribution)

We also anticipate that there may be a scope for a range of trade counter and Sui Generis (Site Specific) uses in keeping with the setting. The site is not specifically zoned for retention of Business and Industrial Use, so subject to satisfying the Planning and Regulatory Services Section of Scottish Borders council on issues such as any previous contamination concerns and access there may be scope for residential re-development of the site. Site assembly is likely to be required with the adjacent unit to facilitate re-development.

LEASE
The premises are available by means of a new lease.

Terms by negotiation. Further information available from the agents.

BUSINESS AND GOODWILL
Business and Goodwill available at offers over £24,000 with equipment and parts at valuation.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction.

In the normal manner, the in-going tenant will be liable for any land and buildings transaction tax, registration dues and VAT thereon.

VALUE ADDED TAX
Unless otherwise stated the prices quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Any intending tenants must satisfy themselves independently as to the instances of VAT in respect of any transaction.

OFFERS
A closing date may be set for offers. Please note that only those parties who formally notify their interest will be informed of the closing date. Interested parties are advised to notify the selling agents of their interest as soon as possible. The sellers reserve the right to sell privately and are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

EPC
TBC

VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP

Tel.
E-mail: g.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:

The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.

All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Images, photographs and marketing materials may have been digitally cleaned, enhanced or edited for presentation purposes, including through the use of AI-assisted technology.

No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.

Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF