House for Sale

• Characterful 17th Century Cottage with Commercial Usage
• Town Centre Location
• Current Designation as a Cafe/Restaurant or Shop
• Bursting with Traditional Features
• Ground Floor Dining Area, Circa 196 sq ft and Kitchen
• First Floor Dining Area. Circa 125 sq ft, Store Room + WC and Useful Attic Room
• Tenure - Freehold. Business Rates - TBC
• Potential to Create a Residential Dwelling Subject to Planning Permission

Centrally located in Penrith, this attractive 17th Century Grade 2 listed cottage, currently designated for use as a cafe/restaurant or a shop, is bursting with character and traditional features. The accommodation currently comprises; Dining Area/Shop Floor and Kitchen to the ground floor. A first floor Dining Area/Shop Floor, a Store Room and a WC and there is also a useful Attic Room. The overall floor area is in the region of approximately 726 sq ft + attic. This is an ideal investment for a commercial landlord or for a small business owner looking to own their own premises. We also believe that there is an opportunity to convert the property into residential usage, subject to the necessary planning permission.

Location

Burrowgate is in the centre of Penrith.

Amenities

Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services

Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure

The property is freehold and currently rated for business rates, the details are to be confirmed.

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Viewing

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance

Through a part glazed multi pane door to the;

Dining/Café Area/Shop Floor (4.45m x 4.47m)

Sufficient room for around 20 covers. There is a classic cast-iron range to one side set in a stone surround, large exposed beams and rafters to the ceiling and a window to the front giving good natural light. To one corner is a built-in wooden counter and there are open doorways to the side hall and to the;

Kitchen (3.56m max x 3.73m)

Having two large stainless steel sinks with hot and cold water, a gas cooker point, an extractor fan, a wash hand basin and a ring of electrical sockets around the room.

Side Hall

There is a wall mounted MCB consumer unit and electric meter. A timber door leads outside and an original semi circular staircase with exposed to timber treads rises to the first floor.

First Floor

Store Room (3.51m x 1.80m min)

Being part wood panelled to two sides and having a ducks nest basket fireplace. A door opens to the;

WC

Having a mullion window and fitted with a toilet and wash hand basin.

Dining/ Cafe Area/Shop Floor (3.48m max x 3.61m)

There is an original sandstone fireplace with a ducks nest basket grate and exposed beams/rafters to the ceiling. A multi pane window faces to the front and antique door opens to a store area.

Second floor - Attic

Having flooring lights, power points and two double glazed Velux roof lights.