FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 28TH OF JANUARY 2026 AT 9AM - ***MARVELLOUS COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY!***FORMER COFFEE HOUSE & RESTAURANT IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND WELL - TRAFFICKED LOCATION ON MUGDOCK ROAD, MILNGAVIE***PROPERTY OFFERS A VERSATILE COMMERCIAL SPACE IDEAL FOR A RANGE OF FOOD, BEVERAGE OR HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS (SUBJECT TO THE NECESSARY CONSENTS)***POTENTIAL RENT OF £40K PER ANNUM (POTENTIAL YIELD OF 17.7% BASED ON GUIDE PRICE)***
***Positioned close to Mugdock Country Park and within easy reach of Milngavie town centre, the premises benefit from strong local footfall, destination visitors, and passing trade. The surrounding area is popular with walkers, cyclists and families, making it particularly attractive for café, bistro or takeaway use.***
***The property is arranged to provide a welcoming customer area with space for seating, complemented by former kitchen/preparation areas and ancillary accommodation. Its layout and configuration offer flexibility for an incoming occupier to re-establish a food and drink business or adapt the space to an alternative commercial use.***
***With its established trading history, prominent roadside position and proximity to both residential catchments and tourist attractions, this is a rare opportunity to secure a characterful commercial unit in one of East Dunbartonshire’s most sought-after locations.***
***KEY FEATURES***
- Licensed Coffee House/Restaurant Located in Affluent Suburb of Glasgow
- Prime Town Centre Location
- Inside Covers for Approximately 54 with Additional Outside Seating
DESCRIPTION
- The property is a former restaurant and coffee house located in the centre of Milngavie just off the pedestrianised High Street. Milngavie is an affluent suburb
of Glasgow with a good range of High Street retailers nearby along with other bars and restaurants. The previous business had run for well over a decade.
THE PROPERTY
- Single storey building sitting next to a large car park and just off the High Street. Internally the main area offers seating for up to 54
covers along with a covered outside area for around 10 people with a fully functional kitchen located to the rear.
***ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY***
Public Areas
• Restaurant/Seating Area (54)
• Male, Female & Accessible WC
Service Areas
• Kitchen
• Stores
Outside
• Covered Seating (10)
• Car Parking
STAFF - TUPE regulations will apply to all members of staff.
LICENCE - Premises Licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
SERVICES - Mains electricity, gas and water.
RATEABLE VALUE - Rateable Value - £10,400 (1st April 2023)
TENURE - Heritable (Freehold) / Outright Ownership.
***POTENTIAL RENT OF £40K PER ANNUM (POTENTIAL YIELD OF 17.7% BASED ON GUIDE PRICE)***
***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 35, Craigdhu Road, Glasgow, G62 7TW - Detached, 4 bedroom - SOLD OCT'25 - £540,000
- 112, Drumlin Drive, Glasgow, G62 6NG, Semi - Detached, 2 bedroom - SOLD OCT'25 - £465,000
- 21, Auldmurroch Drive, Glasgow, G62 7SB, Semi - Detached, 4 bedroom - SOLD OCT'25 - £415,000
Milngavie is a town in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland and a suburb of Glasgow. It is on the Allander Water, at the northwestern edge of Greater Glasgow, and about ten kilometres (six miles) from Glasgow city centre. It neighbours Bearsden. Milngavie is a commuter town, with much of its working population travelling to Glasgow to work or study. The town is served by Milngavie railway station on the North Clyde Line of the SPT rail network, which links it to Central Glasgow. Milngavie has a population of around 13,537 (2018 figures).
***TRANSPORT***
Milngavie is well-connected, primarily by ScotRail train to Glasgow (hourly, ~20 mins) and local buses (like McColls 47/47A, West Coast Motors 15), with taxis/private hire and cycling/walking also popular, especially with access to the West Highland Way and local woodlands.
***EDUCATION***
*Secondary schools*
- Douglas Academy: A state-funded secondary school, which includes a Music School for gifted children who gain entry through audition and board in Glasgow's West End
*Primary schools*
State funded:
- Clober Primary
- Craigdhu Primary
- Milngavie Primary
Privately funded:
- The Glasgow Academy Milngavie is a fee paying Nursery and Primary School that is part of The Glasgow Academy, whose senior school and other departments are located at Colebrooke Street in the West End of Glasgow.
***THINGS TO DO IN MILNGAVIE***
*Scenic Walks & Trails*
- West Highland Way, Start – Famous as the official start of the West Highland Way long-distance trail (96 miles to Fort William)! A lovely place for a walk even if you’re just trying out a section and heading back.
- Milngavie Reservoirs – Peaceful reservoir paths great for walking, running or photography.
- Tannoch Loch – A scenic loch close to town; brilliant for casual strolls and bird-watching.
- Local walking routes – There are a bunch of marked local walks from easy riverside paths (River Allander) to longer countryside loops.
*Parks & Green Spaces*
- Mugdock Country Park – Huge 500-acre park with forest walks, historic castle ruins, trails, picnic spots, and seasonal ranger activities. Features the atmospheric remains of Mugdock Castle
- Allander Park, Antonine Garden, Lawn Park – Great spots for relaxing, picnics, and light walks.
- Mains Estate Park & Lennox Park Playground – Family-friendly play areas.
- Milngavie Town Centre Playground – Good for kids if you’re in town.
*Art, History & Culture*
- Lillie Art Gallery – Small local gallery with Scottish art spanning from the 1880s to today.
- Explore Milngavie High Street – Independent shops, cafés, and market stalls (Milngavie Market runs twice monthly).
*Wildlife & Quiet Spots*
- Tannoch Loch & Reservoir paths — Ideal for peaceful nature watching, and autumn/winter strolls.
- Mugdock Woods inside the Country Park — lovely woodland trails and occasional bluebell displays in spring.
*Events & Local Culture*
- Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games – A traditional Highland Games festival (seasonal) with athletics, pipe bands, and food.
*Food, Drink & Relaxation*
While in Milngavie town centre you’ll find a selection of cafés, pubs, wine bars and independent eateries — great places to warm up after a walk or try local food & drink.
*Nearby Sights & Activities*
- Roman Antonine Wall remains – Short trip to Bearsden to see ancient Roman fort ruins near Milngavie.
- Glengoyne Distillery – A short drive away; whisky tours and tastings available.
GUIDE PRICE - £225,000
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FORMER COFFEE HOUSE & RESTAURANT IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND WELL - TRAFFICKED LOCATION ON MUGDOCK ROAD, MILNGAVIE
PROPERTY OFFERS A VERSATILE COMMERCIAL SPACE IDEAL FOR A RANGE OF FOOD, BEVERAGE OR HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS (SUBJECT TO THE NECESSARY CONSENTS)
POTENTIAL RENT OF £40K PER ANNUM (POTENTIAL YIELD OF 17.7% BASED ON GUIDE PRICE)
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