Retail premises to let in High Hill, Keswick CA12

**lake district location****positioned next to premier inn****no VAT payable****dedicated car parking****close to keswick town centre**A ground floor commercial unit with luxury apartment above.The ground floor, which is available to let provides a self-contained commercial unit. The whole building comprises a two-story detached property of traditional Lakeland stone construction, under a pitched slate roof. A self contained luxury residential apartment sits above, and could be rented alongside the commercial aspect.The ground floor was most recently fitted out and used as a cafe/restaurant premises, trading as The Bridge Café, and would be suitable for a continued or similar use as this. The accommodation has been fitted out to an excellent standard throughout, and is ready for a new tenant to walk into and start trading from.Alternatively, the accommodation could be used for: -• Salon Premises• Convenience Store, Farm Shop or Delicatessen• Bike Hire or Other Outdoor Adventure Sports Office• Showroom• Estate Agents or Holiday Accommodation OfficeExternally there is car parking for approximately 14 vehicles to the front of the building. As well as well-kept outdoor seating patio area to the front of the property. Access for bin storage is available to the side of the building.ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor Useable Floor Area 182.84 sq m (1,968 sq ft)The fully furnished ground floor of the property is available to let on a new lease for a term of years to be agreed at a rent of £40,000 per annum exclusive initially as an introductory rent for continued use as a café / restaurant.This is subject to a 5 year term and a stepped rental increase annually of £5,000 pa. Subject to covenant strength, a rental deposit is likely to be required against the lease and equipment.Alternatively, other uses would be let at a lower rental rate, subject to covenant strength, use and handover condition required.A letting of the whole building including the luxury apartment would also be considered. Further details on this are available from the agent directly.VATWe understand the property is not elected for VAT, and therefore VAT will not be payable on the rent.