* Unfurnished
**Location
**
The subject property is situated on Compston Road immediately to the south of
the prime retailing pitch in central Ambleside, in the Lake District National
Park which has unesco World Heritage Status. The attractive town of Ambleside,
surrounded in a 'horse shoe' by Lakeland Fells, is situated at the northern
end of Lake Windermere, 13 miles north west of Kendal and 20 miles from
Junction 36 of the M6.
Ambleside has a resident population of 2, 529 (2011 Census) and benefits from
all year round trade due to its position. The National Park has a population
of 41, 831 and receives 40. 7 million day visitors and 6. 6 million overnight
visitors, adding £2. 9 billion to the region's economy (Cumbria Tourism 2016),
with tourism being the major industry (Lake District National Park Authority).
The premises enjoys excellent footfall due to its prominent position in
Ambleside on Compston Road a natural link between the retail core and Lake
Windermere. The local vicinity boasts leading high street retailers: Greggs,
Fjall Raven, Co - Op, Blacks, Rohan, Fat Face, The Cumberland Building Society
and Boots. The immediate area also has a number of quality independent
retailers: The Bath House, Friars Confectioners, Huttons Chocolates, Old Court
Gifts, F. W. Tyson Mountain Footwear, Mountain Factor, Thomas Bell Chemist (Est
1839) and the renowned restaurants, The Stamp House, Lake Road Kitchens and
Doi Intanion.
Ambleside has a connection with Willim Wordsworth, other Lakeland Poets,
Beatrix Potter, Harriet Martineau and Charlotte Mason which attracts a large
number of foreign visitors.
The attached plan shows the location of the premises (for identification
purposes only).
**The premises
**
The property comprises an attractive stone built mid terrace mixed - use
building of traditional Lakeland stone construction with the retail shop
occupying the ground floor and basement level and the upper floors being
residential.
**The shop
**
The ground floor shop provides an attractive shop front with side pedestrian
door into an open plan retail area leading to a rear stockroom, staff area and
WC. A side staircase provides access down to the basement level which is
arranged as three self - contained stockrooms.
The property is ready for immediate occupation for a variety of retail options
presenting to a good standard throughout.
**Accommodation
**
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate net
internal measurements:
Ground Floor 54. 43m² (586 sq ft)
Basement 42. 28m² (455 sq ft)
Total approximate Net Internal Areas 96. 71m² (1, 041 sq ft)
**Lease terms
**
The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring lease
agreement for a term to be agreed and at a rental of £14, 000 per annum
exclusive.
**VAT
**
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
**EPC
**
An Energy Performance Certificate is available for the property and can be
downloaded from the Edwin Thompson Website.
The current Energy Asset Rating for the premises is E119.
**Rateable value
**
We understand from the voa website that the premises had a Rateable Value of
£9, 600 and is described as shop and premises.
Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland &
Furness Council.
**Legal costs
**
Each party 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 Edwin Thompson llp
Contact:
Joe Ellis at our Windermere Office.
**Important notice
**
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose
Agents they are, give notice that:
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.
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.
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.
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.
These particulars were prepared in November 2023.

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