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10/12/2008

Shepherd's Raises Curtain On Prime Town Centre Development Opportunity

J&E Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is inviting offers in excess of £850k for a former art deco cinema in Prestwick representing a prime town centre development opportunity.

Located on a third of an acre site at 80 Main Street, Prestwick, a prominent location in the main retailing area of the town, the 7,700 sq ft property is suited to a variety of uses subject to planning.

Markus Kroner, surveyor at Shepherd’s, said: "This unique development opportunity comprises a former cinema building designed in the art deco style dating back around 70 years with the front section formed over three storeys and with a large auditorium to the rear.

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"Our clients own additional retail units adjacent to the premises and may consider including these within the subjects of sale at a price to be agreed.

Car parking and delivery space is available to the rear of the premises.

J&E Shepherd, one of Scotland's leading firms of chartered surveyors, valuers, property agents and managers, has been established for over 125 years and operates from a network of 28 offices throughout Scotland and over 75 locations throughout England and Wales. The firm offers a multi disciplinary property service to include valuation, sales and lettings, building surveying, rent reviews, development and investment consultancy, rating and property management.

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