Rosthwaite, New Road, WINDERMERE, Cumbria

At present, the site provides two holiday rental properties. Both a rectangular construction, with dedicated car parking.

The owner has secured planning permission for a new development to provide a ground floor commercial unit of circa 3,500 sq ft, plus 10 units above. Further information on this application can be found at the Lake District National Park Planning.
Application portal, reference number 7/2022/5218.

The owner is offering an opportunity for a well-established commercial user to explore taking a lease within the ground floor of the proposed development. Alternative options for the site may be acceptable, subject to covenant strength, terms and planning consent.

The proposed commercial development would be suitable for a range of uses including: convenience store, grab and go food, restaurant, office and professional services use.

Location

Windermere is positioned at the heart of the Lake District National Park, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and benefits from large tourist numbers annually. The town of Kendal lies approximately 8 miles east. The nearby town of Bowness sits adjacent within 1 mile of Windermere. The town has its own train station.

The subject property is prominently positioned on New Road, extremely close to Windermere town centre, merging with Lake Road leading down the hill to the lake promenade, which is arguably one of the main tourist attractions in Bowness and the busiest areas in this vicinity.

The site has good visibility, accessibility off the main road and a convenient cut-through walkway to the side elevation leading to the commercial buildings and residential properties positioned at the rear.

The outline of the site is shown on the main arterial image, and both existing plans and proposed redevelopment plans for the site are shown overleaf.

Accommodation

This property has been measured and extends to the following approximate areas:

Terms

The proposed unit will be available to let by way of a new lease. Rent on application from the agent.

Alternatively, a sale of the site as is now may be considered. Offers in the region of £1.5 million are invited for
the sale of the freehold interest.

Services

We understand water and electricity are connected to the property

VAT

We are advised that the property is not currently VAT-registered, and therefore VAT is not payable on the rent
or sale price.