29 Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8EE

For sale by Auction on 26 May 2026.

An attractive high street investment opportunity comprising a prominently situated Grade II listed Georgian building located in Carlisle City Centre. The property is currently let to two tenants, Nationwide Building Society on the basement and ground floor who have been in situ for over 50 years and Cumbria Gateway on the upper floors. The total combined passing rent equates to £42,000p/a. Internally, the accommodation extends to a NIA of approximately 551 Sq M (5,939 Sq Ft) with separate entrances for the ground and upper floors.

The property fronts onto the corner of Lowther Street and Devonshire Street. The immediate surrounding area forms part of a major regeneration project which will see a £27million pound investment to the train station and wider area along with a new Citadel campus for Cumbria University, both of which are a stones throw from the subject property.

Basement: 135 Sq.M / 1,454 Sq.Ft
Ground Floor: 128 Sq.M / 1387 Sq.Ft
First Floor: 120 Sq.M / 1300 Sq.Ft
Second Floor: 110 Sq.M / 1195 Sq.Ft
Third Floor: 55 Sq.M / 603 Sq.Ft

Tenancy Information: The ground floor and basement of the property is let to
Nationwide Building Society on a 5 year FRI reversionary
lease from 28th February 2022, expiring on 27th February
2027. The current rent is £30,000 per annum.

The upper floors are let to Cumbria Gateway Limited on
a 5 year FRI lease from 1st December 2023, expiring 30th
November 2028. The current rent is £12,000 per annum.
The lease is subject to a tenant only break option 1st
December 2026.
VAT: We understand the property is not elected for VAT
Title: The property is held on freehold title no.CU286637
Note: BTG Eddisons have not personally inspected the property and the accommodation details have been provided by the vendor. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Terms:
Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Multi lot timed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

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