£50,000 pa

(£2.61/sq. ft. pa)

Leisure/hospitality to let
(Former Switch), Unit 1, Lowthian House, Market Street, Preston PR1

    • 19,192 sq. ft

Available immediately
Added on 24/04/2026

About this property

    Description

    A rare opportunity to secure almost 20,000 sq ft of versatile leisure space in the heart of Preston city centre

    Unit 1, Lime House offers approximately 19,190 sq ft (1,782.7 sq m) of lower-ground-floor commercial space, formerly home to the well-known Switch and Squires nightclub

    Located immediately next to the new Animate leisure development, featuring Wagamama, Loungers and Hollywood Bowl, the property occupies a strong position within Preston's developing leisure quarter and Harris Quarter regeneration area

    This substantial basement unit provides a unique blank canvas for a wide range of leisure and commercial concepts. Its scale, character and city-centre location make it particularly suited to operators looking for something beyond a conventional retail unit

    Key features include:
    * Approx. 19,190 sq ft
    * Prime city-centre location
    * Adjacent to the Animate leisure development
    * Former high-capacity nightclub with existing bar infrastructure
    * Prominent ground-floor entrance and staircase access
    * Open-plan layout offering excellent flexibility
    * Close to UCLan and its large student population
    * Class B8 (Storage or distribition) - excellent self storage business potential
    * Huge potential for leisure/commercial uses, subject to necessary consents

    The space is ideal for storage, distribution or self-storage, with further potential for a gym, entertainment venue, restaurant or other commercial uses, subject to necessary consents

    With its huge footprint, distinctive basement setting and location within Preston's growing leisure quarter, this is an opportunity with considerable scope for the right operator

    Asking Rent: Circa £50,000 per annum exclusive

    Terms: New Fri lease available

    Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the scale and potential of the space

    Contact us now to arrange a viewing!

    Deposit: £22,000
    Holding Deposit: £5,000

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