Former Regimental HQ, Carlisle Castle
Carlisle, CA3 8UR
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BE BASED WITHIN HISTORICAL CARLISLE CASTLE
- GRADE II LISTED SANDSTONE BUILDING WITH EXCELLENT VIEWS OVERLOOKING CASTLE GROUNDS
- PROMINENTLY LOCATED ABOVE BUSY PRINCIPAL ROUTE (A595) TO WEST OF CARLISLE/CUMBRIA
- POTENTIAL USE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE ALTERNATIVE LEISURE/EVENTS, RESTAURANT/BISTRO, OFFICES SUBJECT TO PLANNING
- EXCELLENT ACCESS TO ROAD AND INFASTRUCTURE LINKS: CARLISLE CITY CENTRE: 500M M6/A69 (JCT 43): 3 MILES PENRITH: 22 MILES LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK: 25 MILES SCOTTISH BORDERS: 10 MILES
Location
The property comprises a former Regimental HQ and Officers Mess located within Carlisle Castle, being prominently positioned above the City of Carlisle. The Castle occupies a 4-acre site formerly occupied by the military, which is now preserved by English Heritage, who occupy the site alongside Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life. Located opposite the site via a subway connection is Tullie House Museum, leading to Carlisle Cathedral and the main City Centre retail core. The property sits alongside Castle Way, the main A595 trunk route to the west of Carlisle and Cumbria, with access to the M6/A69 (junction 43) within 3 miles. Pay and display parking is available adjacent to the site with the main town centre being approximately 500m south..
Floor Plans & EPC
DESCRIPTION
A Grade II listed detached sandstone building with a mix of pitched slate and flat roofs located within the well-known Carlisle Castle. The property comprises former regimental offices with officer’s mess and kitchen facilities estimated to have been built during the 19th / 20th centuries and occupied by the military based at the Castle.
Carlisle Castle benefitted from 14,700 visitors (July – December 2020). The Regimental HQ provides an ideal opportunity for a complimentary business to benefit from this, whilst being located within these attractive surroundings.
PLANNING
The property has previously been occupied as an officer’s mess with kitchen facilities. Interested parties should make their own planning enquiries of Carlisle City Council. The Heritage officer can be contacted via: E-mail at roger.higgins@carlisle.gov.uk or Tel: 01228 817077
LEASE
A new lease for a term of years to be agreed on full repairing and insuring terms.
RENT
All enquires are to be made to the letting agents.
EPC
The property is registered for listed building exemptions.
VAT
VAT is not applicable.
RATEABLE VALUE
Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency at www.voa.gov.uk
If this is your only commercial property and the Rateable Value is £12,000 or less, then no rates will be payable, subject to status.
ACCOMMODATION
The property comprises the following approximate areas:
GROUND FLOOR
Offices
583 sq. ft. (54 sq. m.)
Rest Room
106 sq. ft. (10 sq. m.)
Store
62 sq. ft. (6 sq. m.)
Kitchen
249 sq. ft. (23 sq. m.)
Kitchen Stores
229 sq. ft. (21 sq. m.)
1 WC
Stationary Cupboard & Store
194 sq. ft. (18 sq. m.)
Male Cloakroom
1 WC, 1 WHB, 2 Urinal, 1 Shower
FIRST FLOOR
Lounge
344 sq. ft. (32 sq. m.)
Dining Room
490 sq. ft. (46 sq. m.)
Ladies
1 WC, 1 WHB
SERVICES
All mains services are connected to the property.
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Last updated: 26th March 2021 - 4:13 pm