Commercial Land and Buildings For Sale
The Old Tile Works, Culgaith, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1QE
• Commercial site extending to 1.34 hectares (3.23 acres) overall in close proximity to the a66
• Substantial warehouse extending to 2,084 m2 (22,436 sq ft)
• Workshop measuring 194.33 m2 (2,092 sq ft)
• Part income generating offering commercial and storage opportunities or alternative uses, subject to consents
• Guide price £500,000 exclusive
LOCATION
The site is located in the village of Culgaith, within the Eden Valley in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, in the North West of England.
Culgaith is a desirable village which according to the 2021 Census, has a population of 857 and benefits from a range of local amenities including a primary school and public house.
The B6412 road links Culgaith to the A66 to the south and the village of Langwathby to the north west and benefits from good connectivity to the A66, providing access to Junction 40 of the M6 motorway approximately 8 miles away at Penrith, and to the A1 at Scotch Corner to the east
The subject site is located to the south western edge of the village, close to the River Eden, in an areas of mixed commercial, agricultural and emerging residential uses.
The attached location plan shows the position of the land and property (for identification purposes only).
DESCRIPTION
Site
The site, formerly a tile works, has been in continuous ownership by the same family since the 1970s and has historically been used for a range of industrial purposes, including haulage operations, storage, and workshop use.
The total site area extends to approximately 1.34 hectares (3.23 acres). It comprises a substantial warehouse facility located in the south-east portion of the site, along with a detached workshop unit situated to the north-west as follows:
Warehouse
The warehouse is of steel portal frame construction, arranged over three bays beneath a multi-pitched, double-skin fibre cement roof incorporating translucent roof lights. The elevations are clad in profile single-skin sheeting, with a concrete floor throughout. We are advised this building was recently let for £35,000 per annum.
It has a maximum height of 8.00 metres and a minimum eaves height of 5.67 metres. Access is provided via two large doors to the front elevation, measuring 9.18m (w) x 5.67m (h) and 3.67m (w) x 3.86m (h).
Workshop
The workshop comprises a steel portal frame with rendered blockwork infill walls beneath a pitched fibre cement roof. A single-storey lean-to provides ancillary accommodation, albeit in a dilapidated condition.
Currently occupied by a garage user, the unit includes an inspection pit at ground level and a fixed rear mezzanine used for office and breakout space. The eaves height is 5.71 metres, with an access door measuring 7.10m (w) x 4.12m (h).
In addition to the buildings, the site includes extensive areas of cleared and undeveloped land, as well as a dilapidated building. Parts of the site are currently utilised by the tenant occupying the workshop unit for vehicle parking.
We understand there are established rights of access over the site from the highway along the northern boundary and also providing access to a compound in separate ownership to the southern boundary.
ACCOMMODATION
The property provides the following approximate Gross Internal Areas:
Warehouse 2,084 m2 (22,436 sq ft)
Workshop 194.33 m2 (2,092 sq ft)
Site Area 3.23 acres (1.34 ha)
SERVICES
It is understood that mains electricity and water are supplied to the site, with the yard having a stop tap. We are advised that the Workshop is connected to a private drainage system.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine the exact position of existing services and to arrange for any connections of these to the subject site in consultation with the relevant services providers.
RATEABLE VALUES
The Warehouse has a Rateable Value of £48,750 and is described as warehouse and premises.
The Workshop has a Rateable Value of £5,500 and is described as workshop and premises.
CURRENT LEASE
The workshop is occupied by Daniel Cunningham Ltd T/A Autolusso at a passing rent of £5,200 per annum exclusive. The original lease was granted for a term of 3 years from 22 October 2014 on effective Full Repairing and Insuring Terms being contracted out of the provision of Section 24-28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
The property is defined under the lease to comprise the garage/workshop extending to 1,730 sq ft being part of the Landlords Estate, with the right to pass on foot and with vehicles at all times across the access road leading into the Estate from the highway.
In addition to the area demised under the lease, the tenant currently occupies further areas of land for car parking and storage.
A copy of the lease is available to bona fide enquirers upon request.
PLANNING
The land and property are undesignated in the adopted Local Plan. a new emerging Local Plan is being developed.
The existing commercial uses are understood to be long established and benefit from the appropriate consents.
Parties should make their own enquiries with Westmorland and Furness Council on .
Given the sites proximity to the River Eden, the Environment Agency records indicate that the subject land and property falls within both Flood Zone 2 and Flood Zone 3. The Client has confirmed that the site has been affected by flooding in the past.
PROPOSAL
The property comprises a substantial range of commercial land and buildings, partly income generating, and offers a variety of opportunities for both owner occupiers and investors.
The site is strategically located, benefiting from strong logistics connectivity with excellent access to the A66 and Junction 40 of the M6.
There is potential for further development the site, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The Unconditional offers are being sought for the freehold (Title Number: CU305781) subject to the current lease off a Guide Price of £500,000 exclusive.
As the property is being sold for existing commercial use, the sale will be subject to a clawback provision, to be incorporated within the contract, securing a share of any uplift in value arising from a more valuable alternative use for the seller.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPCs are available upon request.
MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION
Edwin Thompson is required to comply with Anti-Money Laundering legislation. As part of this process, all prospective buyers must provide proof of identity, proof of address, and evidence of funds and, where required, information relating to the source of funds. This information will be requested during the transaction process and must be supplied before a sale can proceed.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land and property are sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, rights of light, drainage, cables, pylons and other easements, restrictions or obligations, whether public or private, and whether or not specifically referred to in these particulars.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preperation and settlement of the sale documentation together with any VAT thereon.
VIEWING
The property is available to view by prior appointment with the Carlisle Office of Edwin Thompson LLP. Contact:
Hugh Hodgson – h.
Ruth Richardson – r.
Joe Ellis – j.
Tel:
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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 April 2026
