£12,000 pa
(£3.35/sq. ft. pa)
Industrial to letEnglish Gate Plaza, Carlisle CA1
3,577 sq. ft
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About this property
To let
Unit 7, English Gate Plaza, Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RP
• Versatile commercial opportunity within Carlisle City Centre.
• Currently fitted out as a fully operational bar premises with fixtures & fittings included.
• Ground floor unit located within the popular English Gate Plaza
• Total area 332.31 sq m (3,577 sq ft)
• To Let - £12,000 per annum exclusive.
Location
The subject property is situated in English Gate Plaza on Botchergate within Carlisle’s city centre. The premises is an established commercial area, being home to hoteliers such as the Ibis and County Hotel and leisure users such as Wetherspoons, Woodrow Wilsons and Pepe’s. Vue Cinema is also situated in close proximity to the subject property.
Bothchergate is renowned for being Carlisle’s primary bar and nightlife destination and becomes a pedestrianised street over the weekend. As a result of this there is also a number of restaurants, hot food takeaways and convenient stores located on the street as well.
Unit 7 receives good footfall year-round and is in close proximity to the proposed Carlisle Citadels project, which will create a new landmark campus in the centre of the city by 2027, resulting in further footfall within the city centre.
The City of Carlisle has a residential population of 75,000, a wider city population of around 108,000. Carlisle has a further estimated catchment population of 235,000 and benefits from Carlisle Train Station which is 100 metres opposite the subject property. As well as being the dominant shopping location, it is also the administrative centre in Cumbria and the Borders.
Description
The ground floor commercial unit was most recently used as a bar and is in a good condition ready for an incoming tenant’s immediate occupation. The premises is currently fitted out as a fully operational bar, with fixtures and fittings such as a fitted bar, pumps, fridges and dishwasher included within the letting. Although most recently used as a bar, given the unit’s strong commercial location and flexible configuration, it could easily lend itself to a variety of commercial uses, subject to the incoming tenant obtaining the relevant consents.
The property has a glazed frontage, with an open plan seating area followed by the fitted bar and then further open plan commercial space. There is male and female WCs on the back permitter of the commercial area, with a disabled WC, staff room and office located to the rear of the property. There is CCTV at the premises which an incoming tenant can make use of.
Services
It is understood that the property has mains supplies of electricity and water and is connected to the mains drainage and sewerage systems.
Accommodation
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate measurements:
Ground Floor 332.31 sq m (3,577 sq ft)
Lease terms
The premises are available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring lease for a term to be agreed and at a commencing rental of £12,000 per annum exclusive.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
Rateable value
It is understood from the voa website that the premises have a Rateable Value of £23,250.
Energy performance certificate
The property has an Energy Performance Asset Rating of C58 and a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Legal costs
Each party is to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT thereon.
Viewing
The property is available to view by prior appointment with the Carlisle office of Edwin Thompson llp. Contact:
Hugh Hodgson –
Tel:
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in July 2026.
Unit 7, English Gate Plaza, Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RP
• Versatile commercial opportunity within Carlisle City Centre.
• Currently fitted out as a fully operational bar premises with fixtures & fittings included.
• Ground floor unit located within the popular English Gate Plaza
• Total area 332.31 sq m (3,577 sq ft)
• To Let - £12,000 per annum exclusive.
Location
The subject property is situated in English Gate Plaza on Botchergate within Carlisle’s city centre. The premises is an established commercial area, being home to hoteliers such as the Ibis and County Hotel and leisure users such as Wetherspoons, Woodrow Wilsons and Pepe’s. Vue Cinema is also situated in close proximity to the subject property.
Bothchergate is renowned for being Carlisle’s primary bar and nightlife destination and becomes a pedestrianised street over the weekend. As a result of this there is also a number of restaurants, hot food takeaways and convenient stores located on the street as well.
Unit 7 receives good footfall year-round and is in close proximity to the proposed Carlisle Citadels project, which will create a new landmark campus in the centre of the city by 2027, resulting in further footfall within the city centre.
The City of Carlisle has a residential population of 75,000, a wider city population of around 108,000. Carlisle has a further estimated catchment population of 235,000 and benefits from Carlisle Train Station which is 100 metres opposite the subject property. As well as being the dominant shopping location, it is also the administrative centre in Cumbria and the Borders.
Description
The ground floor commercial unit was most recently used as a bar and is in a good condition ready for an incoming tenant’s immediate occupation. The premises is currently fitted out as a fully operational bar, with fixtures and fittings such as a fitted bar, pumps, fridges and dishwasher included within the letting. Although most recently used as a bar, given the unit’s strong commercial location and flexible configuration, it could easily lend itself to a variety of commercial uses, subject to the incoming tenant obtaining the relevant consents.
The property has a glazed frontage, with an open plan seating area followed by the fitted bar and then further open plan commercial space. There is male and female WCs on the back permitter of the commercial area, with a disabled WC, staff room and office located to the rear of the property. There is CCTV at the premises which an incoming tenant can make use of.
Services
It is understood that the property has mains supplies of electricity and water and is connected to the mains drainage and sewerage systems.
Accommodation
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate measurements:
Ground Floor 332.31 sq m (3,577 sq ft)
Lease terms
The premises are available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring lease for a term to be agreed and at a commencing rental of £12,000 per annum exclusive.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
Rateable value
It is understood from the voa website that the premises have a Rateable Value of £23,250.
Energy performance certificate
The property has an Energy Performance Asset Rating of C58 and a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Legal costs
Each party is to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT thereon.
Viewing
The property is available to view by prior appointment with the Carlisle office of Edwin Thompson llp. Contact:
Hugh Hodgson –
Tel:
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in July 2026.
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