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16A, Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23
£185,000
Business rates & charges may apply
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Commercial property for sale
Key features
- A self-contained two-storey retail premises, currently fitted out as a successful butchers shop, situated in the heart of Windermere.
- Prime retailing pitch with nearby occupiers including Boots, Greggs, Daneille Draper Jewellers, Co-Op and Sainsburys.
- Providing ground floor sales area of 364 sq ft, first floor ancillary areas of 180 sq ft and basement storage of 318 sq ft.
- Rare opportunity to purchase the freehold of a prime Lake District retail property.
- 100% small business rate relief available for qualifying occupier.
Description
LOCATION
The subject property is situated on Crescent Road which is the main road leading through the town of Windermere in South Lakes, Cumbia, in the North West of England. Windermere is an attractive tourist town situated on the east shore of Lake Windermere, 9 miles to the west of -Kendal and 14 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 Motorway. It is known as Cumbria's most popular tourist destination and is effectively one large settlement with Bowness-on-Windermere having a resident population of circa 12,000 (2011 Census).
Windermere is situated in the Lake District National Park, which was designated in 1951, is the largest National Park in England and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in July 2017. It covers 2,362 square kilometres following the extension of its boundaries in August 2016 and makes up a third of the total area of Cumbria extending across parts of Eden, Allerdale, South Lakeland and Copeland. The National Park has a population of 41,100 (2011 Census) and attracts approximately 18,410,000 visitors each year with tourism being the major industry. (Source - Lake District National Park).
There is a train and bus station at the northern end of Windermere providing local train services to Kendal and Oxenholme Station which is on the main North West Virgin Train Line as well as regular bus services. Crescent Road is accessed from and connects with Main Road (A5074) to the north and south, forming part of the northern section of the main thoroughfare linking Windermere with Bowness-on-Windermere. It connects with the A591, approximately 200 metres to the north and travels south through Windermere town centre connecting to Bowness-on-Windermere, the A592 and Lake Windermere approximately 1 mile away. Ambleside is approximately 5 miles to the north west reached via the A591 and provides another popular tourist town and facilities.
The attached plan shows the location of the premises (for identification purposes only).
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises an attractive two-storey end-of-terrace building of traditional stone construction with a pitched slate roof and incorporating a timber framed single glazed shop frontage, front sales area, rear preparation room, basement storage and first floor kitchen/preparation room with a WC, currently fully fitted out as a butchers but would suit a similar deli/food operator.
Ground Floor
The ground floor provides a front sales area with a timber framed single glazed shop façade, pedestrian entrance door, tile flooring, plaster painted walls and ceiling and has a large L shaped fridge display unit.
The rear shop is fitted out with non-slip vinyl flooring, part tile/plaster painted/PVC panel walls, plaster painted ceiling, stainless steel units with two sinks and a drainer, walk in fridge and stairs to first floor and ladder down to basement.
First Floor
Currently fitted out as a kitchen/preparation room with non-slip vinyl flooring, tile and plaster painted walls, plaster painted ceiling, timber framed single glazed window, timber framed double glazed Velux roof light, a variety of stainless steel kitchen appliances and walk-in freezer.
There is a WC with vinyl flooring, a wash hand basin and WC, also housing the hot water cylinder.
Basement
Arranged as open plan accommodation with restricted head hight, offering preparation, storage and office space with solid concrete flooring, strip lighting and exposed floor joist ceiling.
ACCOMMODATION
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate net internal measurements:
Ground Floor 33.83m² (364 sq ft)
First Floor 16.73m² (180 sq ft)
Basement 29.51m² (318 sq ft)
Total approximate Net Internal Areas 80.07m² (862 sq ft)
SERVICES
It is understood that the property is connected to mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
It should be noted that the services have not been tested and therefore prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries.
EPC
The premises has an Energy Efficiency Rating of D100 and the certificate is valid until 12 September 2034.
A copy can be provided upon request.
RATEABLE VALUE
The property is currently assessed with a Rateable Value of £10,750 and therefore qualifies for 100% small business rate relief subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland & Furness Council.
PROPOSAL
The property is available for sale freehold at a guide price of £185,000 exclusive.
Please note that the sellers are not obligated to accept the highest or any offer and are free to amend the details as they require without prior notice.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are included within the sale price quoted and the premises will be sold with these in-situ.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The successful purchaser(s) should be aware that they will be required to provide the vendors agent with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations. Further details are available upon request.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the sale documentation together with any VAT thereon.
VIEWING
The unit is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP.
Contact:
Joe Ellis - at our Windermere office.
Amelia Todd - at our Windermere office.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating
to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in November 2024.
The subject property is situated on Crescent Road which is the main road leading through the town of Windermere in South Lakes, Cumbia, in the North West of England. Windermere is an attractive tourist town situated on the east shore of Lake Windermere, 9 miles to the west of -Kendal and 14 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 Motorway. It is known as Cumbria's most popular tourist destination and is effectively one large settlement with Bowness-on-Windermere having a resident population of circa 12,000 (2011 Census).
Windermere is situated in the Lake District National Park, which was designated in 1951, is the largest National Park in England and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in July 2017. It covers 2,362 square kilometres following the extension of its boundaries in August 2016 and makes up a third of the total area of Cumbria extending across parts of Eden, Allerdale, South Lakeland and Copeland. The National Park has a population of 41,100 (2011 Census) and attracts approximately 18,410,000 visitors each year with tourism being the major industry. (Source - Lake District National Park).
There is a train and bus station at the northern end of Windermere providing local train services to Kendal and Oxenholme Station which is on the main North West Virgin Train Line as well as regular bus services. Crescent Road is accessed from and connects with Main Road (A5074) to the north and south, forming part of the northern section of the main thoroughfare linking Windermere with Bowness-on-Windermere. It connects with the A591, approximately 200 metres to the north and travels south through Windermere town centre connecting to Bowness-on-Windermere, the A592 and Lake Windermere approximately 1 mile away. Ambleside is approximately 5 miles to the north west reached via the A591 and provides another popular tourist town and facilities.
The attached plan shows the location of the premises (for identification purposes only).
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises an attractive two-storey end-of-terrace building of traditional stone construction with a pitched slate roof and incorporating a timber framed single glazed shop frontage, front sales area, rear preparation room, basement storage and first floor kitchen/preparation room with a WC, currently fully fitted out as a butchers but would suit a similar deli/food operator.
Ground Floor
The ground floor provides a front sales area with a timber framed single glazed shop façade, pedestrian entrance door, tile flooring, plaster painted walls and ceiling and has a large L shaped fridge display unit.
The rear shop is fitted out with non-slip vinyl flooring, part tile/plaster painted/PVC panel walls, plaster painted ceiling, stainless steel units with two sinks and a drainer, walk in fridge and stairs to first floor and ladder down to basement.
First Floor
Currently fitted out as a kitchen/preparation room with non-slip vinyl flooring, tile and plaster painted walls, plaster painted ceiling, timber framed single glazed window, timber framed double glazed Velux roof light, a variety of stainless steel kitchen appliances and walk-in freezer.
There is a WC with vinyl flooring, a wash hand basin and WC, also housing the hot water cylinder.
Basement
Arranged as open plan accommodation with restricted head hight, offering preparation, storage and office space with solid concrete flooring, strip lighting and exposed floor joist ceiling.
ACCOMMODATION
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate net internal measurements:
Ground Floor 33.83m² (364 sq ft)
First Floor 16.73m² (180 sq ft)
Basement 29.51m² (318 sq ft)
Total approximate Net Internal Areas 80.07m² (862 sq ft)
SERVICES
It is understood that the property is connected to mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
It should be noted that the services have not been tested and therefore prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries.
EPC
The premises has an Energy Efficiency Rating of D100 and the certificate is valid until 12 September 2034.
A copy can be provided upon request.
RATEABLE VALUE
The property is currently assessed with a Rateable Value of £10,750 and therefore qualifies for 100% small business rate relief subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland & Furness Council.
PROPOSAL
The property is available for sale freehold at a guide price of £185,000 exclusive.
Please note that the sellers are not obligated to accept the highest or any offer and are free to amend the details as they require without prior notice.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are included within the sale price quoted and the premises will be sold with these in-situ.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The successful purchaser(s) should be aware that they will be required to provide the vendors agent with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations. Further details are available upon request.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the sale documentation together with any VAT thereon.
VIEWING
The unit is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP.
Contact:
Joe Ellis - at our Windermere office.
Amelia Todd - at our Windermere office.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating
to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in November 2024.
Brochures
16A, Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Windermere Station0.2 miles
- Staveley Station3.5 miles
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