A prominent Kilmarnock retail site is heading to auction later this week with a guide price of £170,000. 

The two storey commercial building on the corner of King Street and Bank Street benefits from consent for a hot food restaurant or takeaway. 

The premises, which was previously sold for £600,000, is described as 'vacant' and in an 'ideal trading position' in the town centre. 

The ground floor extends to around 272 square metres, with the first floor spanning around 397 square metres.

Inside the property comprises a large ground floor retail unit with office and storage space on the first floor.

The description states: "Extremely prominent corner position within the main shopping/leisure area in Kilmarnock. 

"Nearby occupiers include Costa, Holland and Barrett, Sports Direct, M&S, Vodaphone and JD Sports."

The deadline for offers to Future Property Auctions is Thursday November 9 at 3pm, with more information available here.