The Crown Hotel, Eamont Bridge, Penrith

The subject property occupies a large well known site close at the small roundabout junction of the main A6 arterial route and the B5320. The latter leads to the renowned Ullswater lake via the villages of Tirril and Pooley Bridge comprising numerous holiday lodge sites in the UNESCO Lake District National Park.

Eamont Bridge is a small linear village settlement straddling the A6 and River Eamont within minutes of the main Kemplay Bank roundabout and A66. From here access leads either straight into Penrith or to Junction 40 of the M6 approximately 0.5 miles west.

The area is an extremely popular tourist destination with the subject property within easy access/reach of Lowther Castle and holiday park, Askham, the Centre Parcs village at Whinfell Forest, Eden valley and the Lake District fells

The property comprises an existing Grade II listed 14 x bedroom hotel including owners accommodation, public bar, restaurant lounge and dining areas, kitchen, storage and multiple toilet facilities. Seven of the bedrooms are ensuite. There are two communal bathrooms with all bedrooms located at first floor.

There is a large courtyard at the rear providing integral parking for the property. A private garden area extends beyond and there is a single storey sandstone outbuilding. The latter fronts the B5320 adjacent to the courtyard entrance.

Overall the site extends to approximately 0.6 acres offering development potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to planning.

Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. None of the services or associated plant has been tested. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.

The property provides a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold building extending prominently along the A6. There is a regular flow of passing traffic and ease of access/convenience makes the site ideal for either a continuation of the existing food and beverage use or for alternative as well as mixed use development subject to any necessary planning consents being obtained.

Interested parties are advised to enquire of Westmorland & Furness Council on www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or 0300 373 3300.

The property comprises the following approximate Gross Internal Areas:-

Ground Floor

Bar, Restaurant, Lounge, Commercial Kitchen, Dining areas. – 4,605 Sq. ft. (428 Sq. m.)

Outbuilding – 1,204 Sq. ft. (112 Sq. m.)

There are numerous toilet facilities situated across the ground floor.

First Floor

Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Flat – 3,862 Sq. ft. (359 Sq. m.)

External

The property sits within approximately 0.6 acres with the external areas comprising a mix of tarmac and concrete hardstanding providing private parking and potential expansion space.

The property will be sold freehold, as seen, with vacant possession.

Offers in the region of £575,000.

The subject property is assessed for Business Rates and has a Rateable Value of £19,600. Interested parties should contact Westmorland & Furness Council on www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for any further information.

All prices are quoted exclusive of and are liable to Vat. We understand Vat is payable in addition to the purchase price

An EPC has been instructed.

Please refer all enquiries to Walton Goodland.

Tel: 01228 514199

stephen@waltongoodland.com