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Nicola Findlay

Lanarkshire pub slashes sale price by half in bid to attract a buyer after months on the market

The lease for an East Kilbride pub put on the market last year has been slashed by half in a bid to attract a new landlord.

Previously up for grabs at £50,000, The Salmon Leap in Calderwood could be yours for the bargain price of £25,000.

So if you've ever fancied being behind the bar - now's your chance.

An advert on Prime Location reads: "Pub/bar for sale, Maxwellton Avenue, East Kilbride - £25,000 (£25,000/sq.ft).

"The Salmon Leap is located in Calderwood area of the town, north east of East Kilbride town centre.

"The business sits amidst a densely populated residential neighbourhood amongst a retail shopping parade.

The local boozer is still on the market (EKN)

"The premises are close to the East Kilbride expressway and as well as being close to Hamilton, Blantyre, Rutherglen and providing easy access to the M74.

"The business is offered for sale on a leasehold basis. We are advised the landlords will provide a new Fri lease term to a suitable tenant.

"The passing rent is £45,000 per annum."

The local boozer includes a snug bar on the ground floor, which works on a side to side basis with a public bar and a former off-license premises with west facing door entry.

On the first floor there is two separate function rooms with independent bar offerings, catering for functions of 70 and 100 respectively.

The function rooms can be accessed internally or via a separate entrance at the front of the property.

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