Restaurant/cafe to let in Derwent Drive, Workington CA14

Former Restaurant with Development Potential

• Floor Area: 516.2 sqm (5,556 sqft)
• Site Area: 0.35 hectares (0.87 acres)
• Suit development for food, retail, or other commercial use, subject to planning
• Planning consent for additional 350 sqm store building
• On major retail and commercial park in west Cumbria

Location
Workington is a coastal town, situated in west Cumbria, with a population of around 25,200. Until recently a coal and steel producing town, it now has a range of other small industries and a popular shopping centre. It is 38 miles from the M6 at Penrith via the A66 and has a railway station on the Cumbria Coast Line. Local facilities include a secondary school, supermarkets, a retail park, independent shops, pubs, cafes, a leisure centre, parks and rugby league ground. The property lies on Derwent Howe close to retail outlets including Dunelm, Home Bargains, McDonalds, kfc, Morrison, Aldi, B & Q, Halfords and B & M Bargains.

Description
The property comprises a former restaurant, originally constructed in 1998, and subsequently extended together with an extensive car park.

The original building is of single storey steel frame construction with brick and block walls, a timber framed hipped slate tiled roof and large glazing panels. The extension is of single storey steel portal frame construction with a profile steel roof and brick and block walls.

Externally, there is the car park for about 65 cars, an outside seating area and a compound with a prefab building.

It is suitable for refurbishment or redevelopment for a number of food, retail or other commercial uses.

Accommodation & Areas
The accommodation in the building includes:

Entrance Foyer; Restaurant Area; Food Preparation Areas; Takeaway Counter; Customer and Accessible Toilets; Various Store Rooms; Office and Staff Toilets.

Total Floor Area 516.2 sqm (5,556 sqft)

Total Site Area 0.35 hectares (0.87 acres)

All references to areas and dimensions are deemed to be approximate.

Services
We are advised that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. No warranty is given regarding the working order of any appliances or services referred to in these particulars.

Tenure
We are advised the property, shown edged red and blue on the attached plan, is freehold and is being sold with vacant possession.

Alternatively, the owner would consider granting a lease, to a suitable tenant, of the property shown edged just red on the plan with a right of access over the land coloured blue onto Curwen Road. The lease to be on standard full repairing and insuring terms for a length to be agreed.

Fixtures & Fittings
Any items in the nature of fixtures and fittings not referred to in these particulars are excluded.

Planning
Planning consent was granted on 26 July 2021 for the erection of a 350 sqm store for purposes associated with the restaurant.

Prospective purchasers or tenants should satisfy themselves that their proposed use complies with all planning regulations by making inquiries with the local planning authority.

Rates
Description in list: Restaurant & Premises
Rateable Value: £69,500

The rateable value is not the rates payable and prospective tenants or purchasers should make their own inquiries with respect to the rating liability.

Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Rating: C.

A copy of the EPC is available on our website.

Vat & Stamp Duty
All reference to price, premium or rent are deemed to be exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise. Stamp duty is liable at the prevailing rates.

Finance
If you require financial assistance, we can refer you to a local professional who can advise on sources of finance and prepare a business plan which most lenders now require.

Money Laundering Legislation
Estate Agents are obliged to obtain evidence of identity and proof of address of buyers to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation, prior to acceptance of an offer.