Summary - THE OLD ENGINE HOUSE, WEST WALLS CA3 8UF
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Fully fitted West Walls café — period character, immediate trading, leasehold sale.
Fully fitted café with modern kitchen equipment included in sale
Seating for approximately 26 covers; 56.6 sq m (609 sq ft) footprint
Prominent West Walls frontage with strong passing footfall and nearby car parks
Historic period character from former 19th‑century engine house
Leasehold sale — lease details not provided; investigate terms and costs
Located in a deprived area with recorded very high local crime levels
No private external amenity; small urban plot limits physical expansion
Rateable value £4,250; buyers should confirm business rates and VAT position
This compact, characterful unit on West Walls is a turnkey café business with immediate trading potential. Housed in a former 19th-century engine house, the property combines period features and a glazed frontage with a modern, fully equipped kitchen — fixtures and fittings are included in the £45,000 asking price (plus stock at valuation). Seating for around 26 covers and strong city-centre footfall from adjacent car parks make this a practical acquisition for an operator or investor seeking a ready-made hospitality outlet.
The location benefits from nearby anchors (M&S, West Walls Brewery) and good transport links, with Carlisle station about 0.3 miles away. The unit’s 56.6 sq m (609 sq ft) single-storey layout is straightforward to run: open-plan café space to the front, kitchen and serving area to the rear, plus WC and storage. Services (gas, water, mains drainage, electricity) are connected and the property has LED lighting and recently updated catering equipment included in the sale.
Buyers should note material considerations plainly: the business occupies the property on a leasehold basis — lease terms are not disclosed here and should be reviewed before offer. The surrounding area scores as deprived with a recorded very high local crime level, which could affect staffing, hours and insurance costs. The parcel has no private external amenity and is a small urban footprint, limiting expansion on site.
Overall this is a hands-on trading opportunity for an experienced operator or local investor who values an established customer base and instant occupancy. The sale price reflects a fitted business with goodwill and equipment in a compact, well-located city‑centre unit; prudent buyers will confirm lease details, rates liability and running costs before committing.
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