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Offers over
£2,000,000
(£41.59/sq. ft)
Retail premises for sale
Burrowgate, Penrith CA1148,093 sq. ft
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Brunswick School 0.3 miles
- Ullswater Community College 0.3 miles
- Penrith (North Lakes) 0.3 miles
- Langwathby 4.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Read our area guide for Penrith to find out more about the local area.
Features and description
- Substantial property with potential for re-development
- Penrith is an attractive and affluent market town in the Eden Valley on the fr
- Strong transport links support the town
- The position of the town makes it a popular base for tourists exploring the area
- Exceptional road network via M6, A6 and A66
- The property is a former Co-op and is arranged over three/four storeys
- Extensive shop frontage
- Customer car park at rear for c. 12 vehicles
Location
Penrith is an attractive and affluent market town lying less than 3 miles outside the Lake District National Park, making it a natural gateway for visitors heading into the national park.
The town has strong transport links with the Penrith North Lakes Station sitting on the West Coast main line, which is one of the UK’s major rail corridors, together with exceptional road access via the M6 motorway (J40), A6 and the A66, giving it a strong access across the region.
Its position makes it a popular base for exploring both the Lake District and the Eden Valley.
Situation
Burrowgate is one of the town’s oldest and most characterful commercial streets, running between the central shopping areas around Devonshire Street and Middlegate.
The town centre’s Bus Station and car parks are located adjacent to the subject property.
National retailers just a short walk from property include Boots, B&M, Marks & Spencer Food Hall, Sainsburys and Sports Direct, together with many independent retailers, cafes, specialty food outlets, pubs and restaurants.
Description
Positioned on one of Penrith’s most established commercial streets, this former Co‑op provides an imposing sandstone/brick built, part three/four storey building with extensive shop frontage.
The first floor is accessed via stairs or two passenger lifts and comprises extensive open plan accommodation with generous floor to ceiling heights.
The “Annex” building provides a four storey property arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors and is attached to 19 Burrowgate at second floor via a covered walkway bridge, internally there is a staircase and goods lift.
There is a customer car park at the rear of the annex for c12 vehicles.
Accommodation
19 Burrowgate
Area sq ft sq M
Ground Floor 18,062 1,678
First Floor 16,329 1,517
Second Floor 6,641 617
Basement 1,948 181
total approx. Gia 42,980 3,993
The Annex
Area sq ft sq M
Ground Floor 1,292 120
First Floor 1,399 130
Second Floor 1,389 129
Basement 1,033 96
total approx. Gia 5,113 475
Site Area: 0.58 Acres (0.235 hectares)
Planning
The premises have an extant Planning Permission for conversion to residential use. Application 19/0033. Please see link below for full copy of plans:
Energy Performance Certificate
C62 - This certificate expired in August 2025.
Rates
Rateable Value: 2023 to present: £106,000.
Rateable Value: From April 2026: £95,500
Tenure
Freehold.
Proposal
We are instructed to seek offers over £2,000,000, subject to contract and exclusive of VAT.
VAT
The premises have been elected for VAT and VAT will be payable on the purchase price.
Penrith is an attractive and affluent market town lying less than 3 miles outside the Lake District National Park, making it a natural gateway for visitors heading into the national park.
The town has strong transport links with the Penrith North Lakes Station sitting on the West Coast main line, which is one of the UK’s major rail corridors, together with exceptional road access via the M6 motorway (J40), A6 and the A66, giving it a strong access across the region.
Its position makes it a popular base for exploring both the Lake District and the Eden Valley.
Situation
Burrowgate is one of the town’s oldest and most characterful commercial streets, running between the central shopping areas around Devonshire Street and Middlegate.
The town centre’s Bus Station and car parks are located adjacent to the subject property.
National retailers just a short walk from property include Boots, B&M, Marks & Spencer Food Hall, Sainsburys and Sports Direct, together with many independent retailers, cafes, specialty food outlets, pubs and restaurants.
Description
Positioned on one of Penrith’s most established commercial streets, this former Co‑op provides an imposing sandstone/brick built, part three/four storey building with extensive shop frontage.
The first floor is accessed via stairs or two passenger lifts and comprises extensive open plan accommodation with generous floor to ceiling heights.
The “Annex” building provides a four storey property arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors and is attached to 19 Burrowgate at second floor via a covered walkway bridge, internally there is a staircase and goods lift.
There is a customer car park at the rear of the annex for c12 vehicles.
Accommodation
19 Burrowgate
Area sq ft sq M
Ground Floor 18,062 1,678
First Floor 16,329 1,517
Second Floor 6,641 617
Basement 1,948 181
total approx. Gia 42,980 3,993
The Annex
Area sq ft sq M
Ground Floor 1,292 120
First Floor 1,399 130
Second Floor 1,389 129
Basement 1,033 96
total approx. Gia 5,113 475
Site Area: 0.58 Acres (0.235 hectares)
Planning
The premises have an extant Planning Permission for conversion to residential use. Application 19/0033. Please see link below for full copy of plans:
Energy Performance Certificate
C62 - This certificate expired in August 2025.
Rates
Rateable Value: 2023 to present: £106,000.
Rateable Value: From April 2026: £95,500
Tenure
Freehold.
Proposal
We are instructed to seek offers over £2,000,000, subject to contract and exclusive of VAT.
VAT
The premises have been elected for VAT and VAT will be payable on the purchase price.
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