Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to lease a commercial unit with planning permission approved for conversion into a childcare nursery facility in East Kilbride, Glasgow.

This vacant property is located in Burley Place, an in-demand and conveniently located site within an established industrial and trade park just 1.7 miles from East Kilbride Town Centre.

Previously home to the bottling plant and offices for Coca-Cola, 1 Burley Place now features a mix of warehouse and office accommodations, including a recently fitted 5,842 square feet area designed as a 70-place children’s nursery facility. The facility is located at the entrance to K-Woodlands, a community urban woodland owned and run by The East Kilbride Community Trust.

The nursery space, which is up for sale, has been finished to a high standard, featuring secure internal play areas, a commercial kitchen, a staff room/offices, a children’s cloakroom, WC facilities, and a reception area. Additionally, there is a separate surface car park secured by a metal palisade fence. The garden area, which can be accessed directly from the large free-flow playrooms, is currently being refurbished.

Callum Lancaster, business agent – childcare & education at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “This is a rare opportunity for either an existing operator looking to expand or a new entrant into the sector looking to acquire their first setting. The landlord is open to negotiations regarding rent and the rental structure, particularly as the nursery develops to a more established level. Our client is seeking a tenant for a long-term fully repairing and insuring lease, presenting an opportunity to acquire a vacant unit with significant potential and minimal development requirements for conversion into a successful children’s day nursery, subject to Care Inspectorate registration.”

“The location is ideal for commuters and situated in an area with a growing and expanding population. It also sits immediately at the entrance to K-Woodlands and is an excellent fit for childcare businesses who specialise in the woodlands nursery sector.”