Units A, B & C James Street, Workington
Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DF
VACANT FREEHOLD COMMERCIAL LAND AND BUILDINGS IN CENTRAL AREA CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE CORE WITH PARKING AND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
- SUBSTANTIAL PREMISES SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF USES, SUBJECT TO PLANNING
- DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - SITE EXTENDS TO 0.35 ACRES
- MIXED OFFICE/SHOWROOM AMD LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE
- WOULD SUIT BULKY GOODS - STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION/SALES
- AMPLE SECURE PARKING WITH TWO DETACHED GARAGE/STORES
- SELF-CONTAINED STORAGE/WORKSHOP COULD BE SEPARATELY LET
- ADJACENT AND OPPOSITE EDUCATIONAL/SURGERY AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
- ADDITIONAL ON-STREET TIME LIMITED DISC PARKING TO FRONT
- DUAL ENTRANCE/EXIT FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE
Location
The subject property is located in Workington town centre fronting James Street being close to its junction with Oxford Street (B5297). The surrounding area is mixed use comprising residential, doctors surgeries, educational and other commercial uses. The main shopping areas of Pow Street, Murray Road and Washington Square are nearby.
Floor Plans & EPC
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises two main detached buildings plus additional external garage/stores with integral secure parking across an approximate 0.35 acre site. The main building has most recently been used as office and general commercial storage space and is of two storey brick construction. An external gangway links to the adjoining two storey workshop which also houses the incoming utility services.
The property could be put to a variety of uses subject to planning consent, where required. Examples could include, nursery, fitness/gym, healthcare, sale of bulky goods, offices, kitchen/bathroom showroom, tiling or trade related uses. Alternatively, the site could lend itself to residential development, assisted living, car parking or a care related use. Other adjoining land could potentially be made available.
SERVICES
Mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is also a BT Line for telephone and broadband. Unit B benefits from gas central heating.
PRICE
Offers in the region of £245,000 plus VAT
PLANNING
Interested parties should satisfy themselves that the property can be put to their preferred use by contacting:
Cumberland Council
Allerdale House
Workington,
CA14 3YJ
Tel: 0300 373 3730
BUSINESS RATES
Unit A: RV = £2,800 Car park and premises
Unit B: RV = £42,500 Offices and premises
Unit C: RV = £4,700 Workshop and premises
NOTE : Interested parties should enquire of Cumberland Council for current rate relief from Business Rates subject to their proposed use. Retail and hospitality occupiers may be entitled to a reduction of up to 75% of their Business Rates in the year 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 subject to status and Local Authority confirmation. If this is your only commercial premises then where the Rateable Value is £12,000 or less, no Business Rates will be payable, subject to status. Note, there are multiple rating listings as set out above and this will not necessarily apply to both listings under the £12,000 threshold.
The new authority for the area, Cumberland Council can be found at www.cumberland.gov.uk
ACCOMMODATION
The property comprises the following approximate areas and dimensions:-
Unit A (Parking)
Includes a single storey detached garage/store along with parking for approximately 8nr vehicles. This forms part of the wider property.
Unit B (Main building)
Ground Floor
Office/light industrial: 3,533 sq. ft. (328 m2)
Offices: 739 sq. ft. (69 m2)
Toilet: 1 WC & 1 WHB
1st Floor
Offices: 642 sq. ft. (60 m2)
Kitchen: 200 sq. ft. (19 m2)
Ladies: 1 WC & 1 WHB
Gents: 1 WC & 1 WHB
Outside
External store: 433 sq. ft. (40 m2)
Parking at rear of the building.
Unit C (Workshop/store)
Ground Floor
Workshop: 1,098 sq. ft. (102 m2)
1st Floor
Workshop: 1.098 sq. ft. (102 m2)
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession.
VAT
VAT is applicable and is payable in additional to the purchase price.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES (EPCs)
Unit B – C71
Unit C – G206
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Last updated: 12th September 2023 - 11:59 am