£6,750 pa

(£16.96/sq. ft. pa)

Retail premises to let
1 Castlegate, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13

    • 398 sq. ft

Just added
Available immediately
Leasehold
Added on 03/06/2026

About this property

  • Ground floor self contained unit

  • Suitable for A variety of commercial uses gift shop*cafe*gallery*hair salon*nail bar*tattoo studio*office*small showroom

  • No VAT payable on the rent

  • 100% business rates relief attainable

The property is a ground floor self contained commercial unit of rectangular configuration, providing an open plan area, rear kitchen area and single WC.
The property would be suitable for a variety of commercial uses including: -
Gift shop
Gallery
Hair salon
Nail bar
Tattoo studio
Office
Small showroom

Location

Cockermouth is a busy market town and benefits from a convenient position between the Lake District and the west Cumbrian town of Workington. The town is easily accessible by road from all directions in the county. During the summer months, the town benefits from consistently high footfall numbers due to its proximity to The Lakes.

The subject property is located on Castlegate, which links onto Market Place and Main Street. The property is situated directly on the junction fronting Market Place. Occupiers nearby include Castle Bar, Blocks Steakhouse, Lacy's, Ice Peak, Percy House Gallery and Kitchen Co.

Accommodation

This property has been measured on a Net Internal Area basis and extends to the following approximate areas:

Terms

The property is available to let by way of a new internal repairing and insuring lease for a minimum term of 3 years, at a rent in the region of £6,750 per annum exclusive.

The building insurance premium is approximately £700 per annum.

Services

The property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity. Services have not been tested, and interested parties should rely on their own investigations to confirm suitability.

Business Rates

The Valuation Office Agency website describes the property as shop and premises with a 2026 List Rateable Value of £3,500.
The Small Business rhl Non-Domestic Rate multiplier for the 2026/27 rate year is 38.2p in the £.

*** 100% Business Rates For Qualifying Occupiers ***

Planning

We understand the property holds planning permission under Use Class E but may be suitable for other uses subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Interested parties should contact the Local Authority for planning enquiries.

EPC

The property benefits from an EPC showing an Energy Performance Asset Rating of d-76.

VAT

We understand VAT is not payable on the rent.

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