Commercial Premises, 1-5 Horsemarket, Kelso, TD5 7HE

Set within the heart of Kelso 1-5 Horsemarket is a substantial commercial unit, ideal for a variety of business uses. Currently occupied by 'John H. Hume', a longstanding DIY store, the premises has benefitted from high levels of traffic and a loyal clientele, showing promising potential for like-minded businesses. Sprawling over four floors and extending to an approximate 214sqm, the unit not only offers an impressive level of storage and working space but has also undergone planning permission which had been approved to convert the upper levels into a residential property, although this has since lapsed. 

The mind-terraced retail unit currently comprises of storage on the basement, first and second floors with the main shop being accessible on the ground elevation. The sole point of access is from the shop front, which benefits from four large window displays looking onto Horsemarket, a most central street within Kelso, booming with local footfall.
Ideal for those looking for a large commercial unit, or those looking for a development opportunity, 1-5 Horsemarket offers an abundance of potential to the new buyer and viewings are considered essential to fully appreciate.

Planning Permission:

The first and second floors previously benefitted from planning permission for conversion to form a residential flat. The planning application was approved in January 2013 although it has since lapsed. Further information is available on the Scottish Borders Planning Portal under reference number 12/01568/FUL. 

Location:

Kelso is one of the most attractive towns in the Scottish Borders, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot with its focal point being the Flemishstyle Town Square. There are excellent facilities in Kelso including National Hunt Racing, Curling, Golf, Swimming, Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Bowls and Fishing. Kelso lies approximately 43 miles south of Edinburgh, 25 miles west of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and 70 miles north of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The new Waverley rail link from Edinburgh to Tweedbank can be reached in around 30 minutes from Kelso.