37 Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3BX

LOCATION

The subject property is situated on Crag Brow forming part of the prime retailing pitch in central Bowness-on-Windermere, in the Lake District National Park which has UNESCO World Heritage Status.   The attractive town of Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District's premier retail location, is situated at the central and eastern side of Lake Windermere, 9 miles west of Kendal and 16 miles from Junction 36 of the M6.

The retail unit is situated on the western side of Crag Brow occupying a prime trading position with Quarry Rigg Shopping Centre a short distance to the north, creating a thriving retail area in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere is known as Cumbria's most popular tourist destination and is effectively one large settlement with Windermere having a resident population of circa 12,000 (2011 Census).

Bowness-on-Windermere is situated in the Lake District National Park which was designated in 1951 and is the largest National Park in England. It covers 2,292 square kilometres and makes up a third of the total area of Cumbria with its boundaries extending across parts of Eden, Allerdale, South Lakeland and Copeland. The National Park has a population of 41,100 and Cumbria Tourism estimated that in 2016, Cumbria and the Lake District National Park received almost 40 million visitors, made up of 34.2 million day trippers and 5.4 million overnight visitors. These visitors brought in £2.2 billion to the region's economy with a large amount focused on the sprawling lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere the hub of the lakes tourism trade.

The attached plan shows the location of the premises (for identification purposes only).




THE PREMISES

The property comprises an attractive stone built mid terrace building of traditional Lakeland stone construction arranged over ground, first and second floor with basement level storage and rear garage.




THE SHOP

The property provides an attractive shop front with side pedestrian door into an open plan retail area leading to a rear staircase which provides access up the first and second floor which is arranged as a mixture of open plan retail space, offices, studio space, storage accommodation and ancillary staff facilities and WC's.

The property is ready for immediate occupation presenting to a good standard throughout, incorporating comfort cooling and heating ceiling mounted units at each level and lends itself to a variety of retail options, positioned in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere retail core.



ACCOMMODATION

It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate internal measurements:

Ground Floor Sales                                         34.05 sqm                  (371 sqft)

First Floor                                                        46.00 sqm                   (495 sqft)

Second Floor                                                  46.00 sqm                   (495 sqft)

Total approximate Net Internal Areas        126.05m²                     (1,357 sq ft)

 

LEASE TERMS

The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring lease agreement for a term to be agreed and at a rental of £25,000 per annum exclusive.




VAT

All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.

 

EPC

An Energy Performance Certificate is available for the property and can be downloaded from the Edwin Thompson Website.

The current Energy Asset Rating for the premises is C58.




RATEABLE VALUE

We understand from the VOA website that the premises had a Rateable Value of £17,250 and is described as shop and premises.

Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland & Furness Council.



LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT thereon.



VIEWING

The property is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP Contact:

Joe Ellis - at our Windermere Office.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:

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.
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.
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.
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.
These particulars were prepared in December 2023.