The subjects comprise a detached unit with large yard to front & rear. The unit is of steel frame construction with corrugated metal sheet cladding, constructed to an internal eaves height of 4.6m (15ft 1ins) or thereby. Vehicle access is provided by several sliding doors set within both the front and rear elevations. Internally, the unit has solid concrete floors and overhead sodium lamps. Access from the A7 is via a tarmac surfaced drive.
The site is secured by metal gates. The yard has a compacted earth / hardcore surface and is fully enclosed by mature trees. It may be possible to enlarge the existing yard by developing adjacent woodland that is also owned by our client, subject to Local Authority consents. In addition to the main unit, there is also a prefabricated store, of timber construction under a metal clad mono-pitched roof, and a portable cabin – which currently provides welfare facilities
Location
The property forms part of an established industrial estate and benefits from direct access onto the A7, within a 5-minute drive of the M6. Longtown is an 18th century planned town, with a population of around 3,000. The town is situated on the River Esk and lies within the Cumbria county of northwest England. The town straddles the A7 between Carlisle and Langholm and is also accessible from Gretna via the A6071. The city of Carlisle is situated 6 miles south of Longtown and forms the county’s main shopping, commercial and administrative centre, with a population of circa 110,000.
Accommodation
870.98 sq.m. (9,375 sq.ft.)
Site Area: 1.0 Ha (2.47 Ac) (up to 4.16 Ha / 10.28 Ac)
Terms
Services The Detail We understand the property is connected to mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is to a private septic tank. Space heating in the prefabricated store is provided by an oil-fired boiler, whilst the portable cabin is served by electric radiators.
Planning We assume the subjects are registered for Class B2 (General Industrial) or Class B8 (Storage or Distribution) use, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with the relevant Local Authority. Rateable Value RV - £12,750 The Small Business Non-Domestic Rate multiplier for the 2024/2025 rate year is 49.9p. Value Added Tax We are verbally advised that the property is VAT elected.
Rent Rental offers are invited.
Lease Terms The property is available as a whole or in separate lots. Occupation will be by way of a new lease on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, for a flexible term incorporating a regular review pattern. Tenant incentives may be available.
Refurbishment / Redevelopment Our client may carry out refurbishment / redevelopment works prior to tenant entry, on a pre-let basis, subject to negotiation and Local Authority consents.
Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. The tenant(s) will be responsible for any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and registration dues, if applicable.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Energy Performance Rating: Pending A copy of the EPC is available on request.
Specification
- Large yard to front & rear.
- Established industrial estate & direct access onto A7.
- GIA: 870.98 sq.m. (9,375 sq.ft.).
- Site Area: 1.0 Ha (2.47 Ac) (up to 4.16 Ha / 10.28 Ac).
- Available as a whole or in lots