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Retail premises for saleLancaster Street, Carlisle CA1
68,000 sq. ft
About this property
Freehold land and buildings with retail consent
Extensive showroom space with first floor gallery, offices and stores
Rear of Botchergate, 250m from Carlisle Railway Station and Citadel
Railway station undergoing improvement and transformation works
New University of Cumbria to be developed adjacent to railway station
Includes parking for approx 90 vehicles
Would suit alternative uses subject to any consents
Excellent development potential - could also be split to create multiple units
Easy access to city centre core and all transport routes
The overall site extends to approximately 2 acres comprising a substantial retail showroom with first floor galleried sales landing, offices and stores. Beyond which there is both single and two storey warehousing built with concrete floors.
The main parking area extends to the front adjacent to the showroom with capacity for upto 72nr vehicles (est). Further parking is available along the east elevation which can accommodate another 18nr vehicles (est).
The main retail showroom building is of steel portal frame construction with brick infill walls beneath a profile asbestos cement sheet roof. The warehouse space to the south is in two sections, a steel frame two storey part and the other a concrete portal frame clad in profile steel sheeting. There is vehicle access to the front gable end and rear of the property.
Accommodation
The property comprises the following approximate areas:
Retail Showroom
Ground Sales: 2,493 m2 26,832 ft2
First Sales: 1,268 m2 13,649 ft2
Warehousing
Ground Stores: 1,615 m2 17,386 ft2
First Stores: 822 m2 8,849 ft2
Ancillary
First Offices: 139 m2 1,496 ft2
Total: 6,337 m2 68,212 ft2
Toilet facilities are located adjacent to the front showroom section of the building at ground floor and comprise ladies and gents.
External / Site Area:
The grounds of the property extend to approximately 2 acres and comprise a mix of tarmac and concrete hardstanding providing private parking for upto 90nr vehicles. In addition, there is an electrical substation at the south east of the site close to Lancaster Street.
Services
Mains water, gas, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. The main showroom area is served by suspended warm air gas blowers. None of the services or associated plant has been tested.
Tenure
The property will be sold freehold with vacant possession.
There is an electrical substation located within the boundary of the property. We understand this may also serve other premises on the adjoining estate.
Note: There is an existing arrangement with a car parking operator to run the main car park fronting the entrance to the retail showroom. This will be terminated upon sale completion.
Price
All enquiries to Walton Goodland
Opportunity
The property provides once in a generation scope for an investor/developer or owner occupier to acquire the building for either its existing or an alternative use and subsequently let/refurbish/redevelop the site.
Planning
The site is not specifically designated within the Carlisle and District Local Plan 2015-2030 and is not in a Conservation Area.
The property benefits from retail planning use which it has historically held. The existing owners have traded from the site since approximately 1988.
Interested parties can enquire of Cumberland Council on or telephone:
Business rates
The subject property is assessed for Business Rates and has a Rateable Value of £240,000. Interested parties should contact Cumberland Council on particularly where a change of use might impact on the Rateable Value quoted.
VAT
All prices are quoted exclusive of and are not liable to Vat.
EPC
An EPC has been commissioned. Please contact the selling agents for further details.
Viewings & contact
Please refer all enquiries to Stephen Sewell at: Tel: Walton Goodland, 10 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA
The main parking area extends to the front adjacent to the showroom with capacity for upto 72nr vehicles (est). Further parking is available along the east elevation which can accommodate another 18nr vehicles (est).
The main retail showroom building is of steel portal frame construction with brick infill walls beneath a profile asbestos cement sheet roof. The warehouse space to the south is in two sections, a steel frame two storey part and the other a concrete portal frame clad in profile steel sheeting. There is vehicle access to the front gable end and rear of the property.
Accommodation
The property comprises the following approximate areas:
Retail Showroom
Ground Sales: 2,493 m2 26,832 ft2
First Sales: 1,268 m2 13,649 ft2
Warehousing
Ground Stores: 1,615 m2 17,386 ft2
First Stores: 822 m2 8,849 ft2
Ancillary
First Offices: 139 m2 1,496 ft2
Total: 6,337 m2 68,212 ft2
Toilet facilities are located adjacent to the front showroom section of the building at ground floor and comprise ladies and gents.
External / Site Area:
The grounds of the property extend to approximately 2 acres and comprise a mix of tarmac and concrete hardstanding providing private parking for upto 90nr vehicles. In addition, there is an electrical substation at the south east of the site close to Lancaster Street.
Services
Mains water, gas, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. The main showroom area is served by suspended warm air gas blowers. None of the services or associated plant has been tested.
Tenure
The property will be sold freehold with vacant possession.
There is an electrical substation located within the boundary of the property. We understand this may also serve other premises on the adjoining estate.
Note: There is an existing arrangement with a car parking operator to run the main car park fronting the entrance to the retail showroom. This will be terminated upon sale completion.
Price
All enquiries to Walton Goodland
Opportunity
The property provides once in a generation scope for an investor/developer or owner occupier to acquire the building for either its existing or an alternative use and subsequently let/refurbish/redevelop the site.
Planning
The site is not specifically designated within the Carlisle and District Local Plan 2015-2030 and is not in a Conservation Area.
The property benefits from retail planning use which it has historically held. The existing owners have traded from the site since approximately 1988.
Interested parties can enquire of Cumberland Council on or telephone:
Business rates
The subject property is assessed for Business Rates and has a Rateable Value of £240,000. Interested parties should contact Cumberland Council on particularly where a change of use might impact on the Rateable Value quoted.
VAT
All prices are quoted exclusive of and are not liable to Vat.
EPC
An EPC has been commissioned. Please contact the selling agents for further details.
Viewings & contact
Please refer all enquiries to Stephen Sewell at: Tel: Walton Goodland, 10 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA
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