The subjects comprise a newly refurbished unit with ample secure yardage to front & rear. The building is of steel frame construction with corrugated metal sheet cladding incorporating translucent panels for natural daylighting internally.
The internal eaves height is circa 4.6m (15ft 1ins) or thereby.
The property is presently arranged as two separate units although is capable of being reinstated as one, or further sub divided into seven lock-up style units. Vehicle access is provided by several roller shutter doors set within both the front and rear elevations. Access from the A7 is via a tarmac surfaced drive and metal security gates.
The front yard is further secured by weldmesh fencing whilst the rear yard 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.
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. Carlisle occupies a strategic position at the intersection of the M6 motorway, A7 and A69, with the main travel times & distances
Accommodation
108 sq.m. (1,164 sq.ft.) to 834 sq.m. (8,976 sq.ft.)
Terms
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.
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 2025/2026 rate year is 49.9p
Prospective purchasers/lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.
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
- Established industrial estate & direct access onto A7
- Large secure yard at rear (circa 1.6 Ac)
- Total site area circa 10 Ac
- Additional yard available (STC