West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF
Fixed Price
£45,000
£73.89 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
609 sq ft
57 sq m
- SECTOR
Commercial property for sale
Description
FOR SALE Attractive Business Opportunity
The Old Engine House, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF
* Fully fitted out popular Café in Carlisle
* Fixtures and fittings included in the sale
* Accommodation extends to approximately 56.59 sq m (609 sq ft)
* Business For Sale - £45,000
LOCATION
The popular family ran café is situated in Carlisle's historic West Walls within the city centre.
There is a mix of national and local occupiers situated in close proximity to the subject property. M&S is located directly next to the Old Engine House, whilst West Walls Brewery is situated directly opposite the property. The property receives strong footfall, benefiting from being at the entrance of Heads Lane Car Park, and on route into the city centre from West Walls Car Park.
The City of Carlisle has a residential population of 75,000, a wider city population of around 108,000. Carlisle has a further estimated catchment population of 235,000 and benefits from Carlisle Train Station which is approximately 0.3 miles to the south of the subject property. As well as being the dominant shopping location, it is also the administrative centre in Cumbria and the Borders.
DESCRIPTION
Having previously been a 19th century fire station, the café has a period charm both internally and externally and still maintains some of the properties attractive original features. The current owner has successfully operated the business since 2016 and has grown a strong client base of regular customers. The café has a very good reputation locally, which is reflected in the Tripadvisor reviews of the business.
The accommodation is arranged over ground floor level and provides a large open plan café area, with a kitchen and serving area to the rear of the property. To the western elevation of the property is a WC and a storage area. Internally the property has 26 covers and has an attractive glazed frontage which fronts onto West Walls.
The kitchen is well equipped with modern equipment which is included within the sale of the business. There is LED lighting and plastered and painted walls throughout the property. The café is fully fitted out and is still fully operational ready for a potential purchaser to immediately take occupation and commence trading. The fixtures and fittings included in the sale are available upon request by the selling agent.
ACCOMMODATION
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate Net Internal Floor Area as follows:
Total NIA 56.59 sq m (609 sq ft)
SERVICES
The unit is connected to mains electricity, water, gas and drainage/sewage system.
SALE TERMS
The business is available for £45,000, to include fixtures & fittings and business goodwill, plus stock at valuation.
THE LEASEHOLD
The business occupies the property on a leasehold basis. Details of the lease can be acquired through contacting the selling agent.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
RATEABLE VALUE
The VOA website states that the property has a Rateable Value of £4,250 and is described as cafe & premises.
EPC
A copy of the certificate is available to download from the Edwin Thompson website or upon application.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT there on.
VIEWING
The property is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP Contact:
Hugh Hodgson - h.
Tel:
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 September 2025.
The Old Engine House, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF
* Fully fitted out popular Café in Carlisle
* Fixtures and fittings included in the sale
* Accommodation extends to approximately 56.59 sq m (609 sq ft)
* Business For Sale - £45,000
LOCATION
The popular family ran café is situated in Carlisle's historic West Walls within the city centre.
There is a mix of national and local occupiers situated in close proximity to the subject property. M&S is located directly next to the Old Engine House, whilst West Walls Brewery is situated directly opposite the property. The property receives strong footfall, benefiting from being at the entrance of Heads Lane Car Park, and on route into the city centre from West Walls Car Park.
The City of Carlisle has a residential population of 75,000, a wider city population of around 108,000. Carlisle has a further estimated catchment population of 235,000 and benefits from Carlisle Train Station which is approximately 0.3 miles to the south of the subject property. As well as being the dominant shopping location, it is also the administrative centre in Cumbria and the Borders.
DESCRIPTION
Having previously been a 19th century fire station, the café has a period charm both internally and externally and still maintains some of the properties attractive original features. The current owner has successfully operated the business since 2016 and has grown a strong client base of regular customers. The café has a very good reputation locally, which is reflected in the Tripadvisor reviews of the business.
The accommodation is arranged over ground floor level and provides a large open plan café area, with a kitchen and serving area to the rear of the property. To the western elevation of the property is a WC and a storage area. Internally the property has 26 covers and has an attractive glazed frontage which fronts onto West Walls.
The kitchen is well equipped with modern equipment which is included within the sale of the business. There is LED lighting and plastered and painted walls throughout the property. The café is fully fitted out and is still fully operational ready for a potential purchaser to immediately take occupation and commence trading. The fixtures and fittings included in the sale are available upon request by the selling agent.
ACCOMMODATION
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate Net Internal Floor Area as follows:
Total NIA 56.59 sq m (609 sq ft)
SERVICES
The unit is connected to mains electricity, water, gas and drainage/sewage system.
SALE TERMS
The business is available for £45,000, to include fixtures & fittings and business goodwill, plus stock at valuation.
THE LEASEHOLD
The business occupies the property on a leasehold basis. Details of the lease can be acquired through contacting the selling agent.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
RATEABLE VALUE
The VOA website states that the property has a Rateable Value of £4,250 and is described as cafe & premises.
EPC
A copy of the certificate is available to download from the Edwin Thompson website or upon application.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT there on.
VIEWING
The property is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP Contact:
Hugh Hodgson - h.
Tel:
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 September 2025.
Brochures
West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Carlisle Station0.2 miles
- Dalston Station3.9 miles
- Wetheral Station4.3 miles
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