Vasey’s Building, 22 Great Dockray, Penrith
Cumbria, CA11 7DE
ATTRACTIVE TOWN CENTRE FORMER FURNITURE STORE IN CENTRAL LOCATION OPPOSITE ALL TOWN CENTRE AMMENITIES.
- EXTENDING OVER 3 FLOORS WITH GROUND & FIRST FLOOR RETAIL
- LONG ESTABLISHED TRADING LOCATION WITH PROMINENT FRONTAGE TO GREAT DOCKRAY
- OPPOSITE PUBLIC CAR PARK AND ACCESS TO ANGEL LANE AND ANGEL SQUARE SHOPPING
- MARKET SQUARE AND NEW SQUARES SHOPPING AREAS 150 METRES
- POPULAR LOCATION WITH MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT TRADERS
- DOCKRAY HALL AND THE BOARD & ELBOW PUBLIC HOUSES NEARBY
- WOULD SUIT VARIETY OF USES SUBJECT TO PLANNING
- HISTORIC MARKET TOWN AND GATEWAY TO NORTH WESTERN LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK
Location
Located in the heart of Penrith within the town centre the property has good road frontage with on street, time limited, parking and a public car park opposite. The immediate surrounding area is mixed use comprising a selection of strong local independent and national retailers nearby along with pub, café and restaurant premises in what is a vibrant mix.
Floor Plans & EPC
DESCRIPTION
The subject property comprises a three storey mid-terrace building with ground and first floor sales areas and second floor stores.
The property is of traditional stone construction subject to a rendered finish with a mix of metal, timber and uPVC windows. The property requires expenditure to update
and modernise throughout or alternatively redevelop.
The property is well known having traded as Vasey’s furniture store for many years being a long established feature in the town.
LOCATION
Located in the heart of Penrith within the town centre the property has good road frontage with on street, time limited, parking and a public car park opposite. The immediate surrounding area is mixed use comprising a selection of strong local independent and national retailers nearby along with pub, café and restaurant premises in what is a vibrant mix.
PLANNING
The property is situated within the Penrith Town Centre Conservation Area. It is NOT a listed building but the buildings on either side are listed as being of historical and architectural significance.
Interested parties can enquire of Westmorland & Furness Council on www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or alternatively telephone: 0300 373 3300.
BUSINESS RATES
The subject property is currently assessed for Business Rates as follows: £16,250 falling to £15,000 (April 2026)
Note Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief ends on 31 March 2026 and will be replaced by a new reduced Uniform Business Rate multiplier of £0.382.
Interested parties should access the Government website at www.gov.uk/find-business-rates for further information.
ACCOMMODATION
The property comprises the following approximate areas:
Retail Shop:
Ground Sales: 197m2 2,125ft2
Staff/Store: 17m2 186ft2
1st Floor Sales: 202m2 2,171ft2
2nd Floor Stores: 58m2 623ft2
Toilets: 2 wc & 1 whb
Total: 474m2 5,105ft2
External: The property comprises effectively 100% site coverage.
TENURE
The property is freehold and will be sold with vacant possession.
PRICE
Offers in the region of £175,000.
VAT
All prices are quoted exclusive of and are not liable to Vat.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. None of the services or associated plant has been tested.
EPC
Please contact the selling agent for further information. An EPC has been commissioned.
VIEWINGS
Please refer all enquiries to Stephen Sewell at Walton Goodland.
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Last updated: 18th February 2026 - 3:33 pm