The Iron Line Visitor Centre, Hod Barrow Nature Reserve, Mainsgate Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JY

OPPORTUNITY
The property offers a ready-made platform for an operator to manage or run a fully fitted visitor centre and café development that has the potential for income generation through subletting and room hire.

The café and retail offer is the heart of the building and is designed for 70 covers
inside, with additional seasonal outdoor seating for 30 covers on the balcony.

The Iron Line Visitor Centre is situated on the edge of the Hodbarrow Nature Reserve, along the Duddon Estuary, just outside the town of Millom in southwest Cumbria. This area is a popular destination for walkers, birdwatchers, and families. It is also part of a broader regeneration project supported by the Millom Town Deal.

The building sits within a landscaped area and has access to a formal car park with EV charging provision for 6no active 7kw chargers and 8no passive provisions for 7kw chargers for future uses.

THE PROPERTY
The building is specifically designed for its intended use and meets high sustainability standards, including Passivhaus certification.
The property offers:
* A large café space (85 sqm) with 365° views over the reserve and an external
balcony (150 sqm)
* Kitchen and kitchen store
* Group room (64 sqm) suitable for events, exhibitions or education
* Display area and welcome lobby
* Public toilets, including accessible and Changing Places facilities
* Volunteer space and a small office for warden use
* Staff/volunteer mess area
* Dedicated plant and storage rooms
* Lift and accessible access throughout
* Highly energy efficient building with PV panels to generate a proportion of electricity consumption

LEASE TERMS:
Available by way of a new lease from Cumberland Council.
Term: 10 years with an option for 5-year extension
Rent: Peppercorn base rent with turnover contribution (10% net of café/retail turnover) towards upkeep and maintenance
Security of Tenure: Contracted out of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
Break Clause: Landlord only, with 6-month rolling notice
Use: Visitor Centre and Café with seating
Hours of Use: 08:00 - 17:00 with options for flexible working hours, subject to further negotiations.

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