Commercial Property
Town and County Club, 17-19 Back Bridge Street, Wick, Caithness
The Area
Wick is the most northerly harbour town on the east coast of Britain, and the County town of Caithness. The town offers the usual multiple stores, ample free parking adjacent to the main High Street, and a small pedestrianised shopping area, which predominately comprises Nineteenth Century buildings. Nursery, primary, secondary and college education can be obtained within the town.
The Property
Town centre premises of Wick Town and County Club, commonly referred to as “The Backer”. Comprising two main bars and function room/dance floor and various other rooms, for sale with fixtures and fittings for use as public house or club premises.
Building Overview
Large town centre property which has been in operation as members club continuously from 1924 to 2010. Benefits from CCTV, and usual alarm systems. Excellent walk in condition.
Stag Bar - 13.4m x 7.4m – Main bar currently used as Stag Bar. Snooker and pool table and 2 dart boards. CCTV, 2 double sockets, TV point and 3 small radiators. Gents toilets.
Cellar - 7.5m x 3.8m. Entry from Stag bar or Function Bar.
Function Hall/Bar - 10.m x 9.m – Function Hall and Bar, with dance floor, Sound System and lighting. Also a TV point and 5 large radiators.
Lounge Lounge Bar 12.8m x 8.6m. Lounge and bar area with 6 large heaters and four double sockets and fire exit.
Parking Area - Small parking area at rear of building, access from Function Hall
First Floor
Two rooms and a stairwell
Old Bar - 7.1m x 4.4m. Room with built in bar and sink. 3 single sockets and emergency exit.
Upstairs Toilets 2.9m x 3.6m. 2 Cubicles and sink, with mirror and storage cupboard
Second Floor
Two rooms and stairwell
Changing Room - 4.7m x 3.3m. Room with en-suite toilet and boarded up fireplace. Toilet cubicle was installed especially for the comedian Billy Connolly when he performed in the club!
Cellar - 4.7m x 7.9m. Latterly used as a store. Boarded up fireplace and Fire Escape, two single sockets.
General
All fixtures, and fittings as at date of sale to be included in the price, although reasonable apportionment of the total price between moveable and heritable may be agreed in missives for accounting and taxation purposes.
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
The premises have been operated under a Members Club Premises Licence under the 2005 Act, and previously under the 1976 Act. Purchasers wishing to operate the premises as Licensed Premises will accordingly require to apply for new Premises Licence, but the premises have been considered “fit and proper” as such for approximately the last 85 years.Postcode: KW1 4AH
Rateable Value: £36,000
Price: Offers over £240,000 to be lodged with the selling agents, Highland Law Practice.
Viewing: By appointment via the selling agents, Highland Law Practice. Copies of books can be made available to serious enquirers by arrangement.
Note
Prospective purchasers should note:
All descriptions are subjective, and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves of any element they consider essential.
Measurements are intended to give an indication of room sizes only. Prospective purchasers shall be required to take their own measurements if these are considered an essential feature.
These particulars do not form any part of an offer to sell, and shall only form part of any contract if specifically incorporated therein.
The owners reserve the right not to sell or to sell to anyone at any price without giving warning to other interested parties.
No warranty is given (a) that any item included in any photograph is included in the sale; (b) that any proposed use has or will have any necessary permissions.
