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An extremely popular village chip shop has now re-opened after it closed earlier this Summer.

Ben Blain, Director, commented “We are very pleased this popular chip shop is now open again. During the marketing campaign we received high demand with lots of interest, and multiple offers were received. We are delighted to have secured a new occupier on a new lease for the owners, Lattimers, and …

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Carigiet Cowen sold the former Edinburgh Woollen Mill in December 2022 to M&L Richardson & Sons Ltd. The company operate a number of forecourts and SPAR stores in Cumbria and the Northeast of England.

It was announced earlier this year that the convenience store operation would be taking over the building with local building firm McKnight Builders renovating the premises on behalf of the …

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Carigiet Cowen have secured a new letting at Petteril Bank Road in Carlisle.

The unit is shortly to be re-opened as a mini mart, following the closure of Boots Chemist Pharmacy and subsequent sale of the building.

Carigiet Cowen continue to provide efficient services in the Carlisle area, when it comes to the re-letting of roadside and neighbourhood premises and achieved this letting …

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Maple Grove Developments (MGD), part of the Eric Wright Group has announced the acquisition of a strategically located, 19-acre development site just north of Penrith, adjacent to the A6 and Junction 41 on the M6 Motorway.

The site is primed for commercial development, with outline planning consent that allows for up to 250,000 sq. ft of industrial and logistics space (Use Classes B2 and B8) …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have introduced and secured a new lease of 78 Main Street, Cockermouth to Age UK, North Cumbria. An independent charity working in Carlisle, Cockermouth and Eden to offer support and services to older people.

Ben Blain Director commented “Such good news for both the landlord and the tenant to secure and finalise the new lease at 78 Main Street so quickly, on …

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured a new letting to Synergy Home Improvements Ltd, who specialise in new double-glazed windows, tiled conservatory roofs, kitchen makeovers, automated roller shutter garage doors, composite front and back doors as well as uPVC roofline products.

The company has relocated to unit 4, which is a circa. 2,000 sq ft unit.
Denton Holme Trade Centre is a …

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured a sale to Quality Coin Leisure Ltd.

Established in 1969, Quality Coin is Cumbria's leading independent supplier of gaming machines and leisure equipment for pubs and clubs.

Ben Blain, Director commented, ‘We wish Quality Coin Leisure Ltd the very best of luck in their new premises.’

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured the last remaining office at 39 Castle Street, Carlisle to Eric Wright Civil Engineering Limited.

Ben Blain, Director commented ‘Market Square and Greenmarket in Carlisle city centre are getting a makeover. By Spring 2025, these central public spaces will have been transformed into vibrant, multifunctional areas where community events and gatherings …

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Carigiet Cowen have been able to secure temporary workshop/showroom space for Longtown local Business Hethersgill ATV Services following the devastating fire at the premises.

Fire crews were confronted with a major fire in a workshop and showroom containing vehicles of the family-run business which specialises in ATV & UTV sales, repairs, spares, accessories and equipment.

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Carigiet Cowen have leased the large showroom, formerly BH Furniture Store to MM Supplies a furniture and tiling shop.

Ben Blain, Director commented “We are delighted MM Supplies have secured a new lease at this large showroom in Workington town centre. It is always a great sense of achievement when we get large buildings occupied.”

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured another successful letting to Greggs Plc.

Greggs have moved from their current location in Egremont to much larger premises across the road at 50-52 Main Street. The chain applied for planning permission to convert the former McColl’s store, on Main Street, into a new, larger bakery.

It is believed the new store will open in October and will …

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Carigiet Cowen have secured a sale of Franco’s Ristorante. After 32 years of serving up hearty Italian cuisine, the restaurant will re-open again in the future under the new owner Martin Bell who will continue to operate the restaurant as it is.

Owners, Franco and David have sold on the asset, due to retirement.

Ben Blain commented “We are delighted to have secured a purchaser of …

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Carigiet Cowen have secured a rapid turnaround lease deal within a week with Threads of Agora, a retail shop that provides quality on trend clothing to suite all styles!

Ben Blain Director commented “Such good news for both the landlord and the tenant to secure and finalise the new lease at 94 Main Street, the main thoroughfare of Cockermouth’s busy market town.”

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Carigiet Cowen have leased the warehouse/workshop unit to Responsive Training Services Ltd, who are a specialist training company offering many off-the-shelf courses such as quality, inspection and testing, Engineering and employability skills.

Mike Beales, Surveyor commented “We are delighted to have secured a new 5 year lease for our client with this West Cumbrian business after only 2 months …

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured a new letting to Allscreens Nationwide Ltd, within a 2,000 square foot city centre trade counter unit.

One of the country’s leading Automotive glazing companies replacing windscreens in local branches and on a mobile basis across the UK.

Denton Holme Trade Centre is a popular industrial estate on the edge of Carlisle town centre providing good …

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Carigiet Cowen have secured a new national letting to Hidden Hearing ltd, letting the 3-storey mid-terraced property, formerly Virgin Money on Devonshire Street. One of the recent regenerated streets in Carlisle city centre.

Hidden Hearing Ltd have over 70 dedicated hearing centres nationwide, providing highly trained and dedicated staff help people with hearing services.

Director, …

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Carigiet Cowen have secured a new 3,000 square foot office letting to Orian Solutions Ltd, within the ground floor of Stockland House.

Orian Solutions Group is a leading provider of innovative catering, cleaning and facilities management.

Ben Blain, Director commented, ‘Following our advice and recommendations to refurbish the vacant space, we are delighted that the whole of the ground …

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured a new letting to Low Moor Pre School at the newly refurbished property on Laurel Terrace in the centre of Wigton.

Ben Blain, Director commented “The property has been fully refurbished to a high standard by the owner, and we wish Low Moor Pre School the very best of luck in their new accommodation.”

Low Moor Pre Schools mission is to provide …

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to have secured a new letting to Synergy Home Improvements Ltd, who specialise in new double-glazed windows, tiled conservatory roofs, kitchen makeovers, automated roller shutter garage doors, composite front and back doors as well as uPVC roofline products. The company has relocated to unit 4, which is a circa. 2,000 sq ft unit.

Denton Holme Trade Centre is a popular …

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Carigiet Cowen is delighted to announce the new tenancy of Groundwork North East and Cumbria within Carlyle’s Court.

This marks the occupancy of the last available unit, making Carlyle’s Court 100% occupied. The suite will serve as an office for the company.

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have secured a new tenancy of the ground floor at 21 Church Street, Whitehaven for a beauty salon.

Ben Blain, Director commented “We wish Angela the very best of luck in her new premises.

The self-contained upper floors have their own access and are still available to rent, as well as the sale of the freehold investment.”

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have secured a new mixed use tenancy for a retail clothing business on the ground floor and a tutoring business on the upper floors.

Ben Blain, Director commented “We wish Kevin the very best of luck in his new premises.

The sale of the freehold investment is still available to purchase, call our office to ask for further details”

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have re-let office suites 6 and 6A of Carlyle’s Court to L & S Cumbria Ltd.

L & S Cumbria Ltd are a retail supplier of Lego games and toys.

For further information on Carigiet Cowen’s commercial properties, land and business opportunities in and around Carlisle city centre, please explore our website or contact our office on 01228 544733 to discuss your …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have secured a new tenancy to Architects Plus for their new offices within Carlyle’s Court.

The move comes as part of the works taking shape on and around Victoria Viaduct, where the new tenant’s old offices were based.

Architects Plus vision is to produce beautiful, purposeful and timeless buildings that are sustainable and inclusive.

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have let the ground floor showroom at 1 Bryon House, Shaddongate to Homeplan Kitchens.

The space was formerly Mama’s and Papa’s, adjacent to Savlation Army.

Ben Blain, Director commented “It’s fantastic we’re manged to secure a tenacy to a family owned business with 35 years experience of providing design, supply and installation of exclusive kitchen, …

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Carigiet Cowen have let 2 modernised offices to Profad Care Agency. A 24 hour live in care service for the elderly within the comfort and security of their own home.

Ben Blain, Director commented “We are happy to have secured lettings on two offices within the building, following some refurbishment works. This leaves us with one office left to let.”

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have let part of the rear warehouse to Complete Roofing Carlisle Ltd.

Ben Blain, Director commented “We a very pleased we have secured a letting to this local business who have been trading for more than 40 years to Cumbria and the Scottish Borders”.

For further information on Carigiet Cowen’s city centre commercial properties, please explore our website …

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Acting for the new owners, Ben Blain has secured a new letting to Café Nero.

The café continues to operate from its current ground-floor demise at the former House of Fraser building in the heart of English Street, Carlisle.

Ben Blain, Director commented “Following the closure of the iconic store, Carigiet Cowen were instructed to advise on the property. Keeping Café Nero was important …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have Sold 54 Denton Street, the former Packenhams.
Ben Blain, Director commented “It’s fantastic we’ve manged to secure a purchaser for this building, who has intentions to get the property functioning again”. For further information on Carigiet Cowen’s city centre commercial properties, please explore our website or contact our office on 01228 544733 to discuss …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have secured a new owner for the former Upperby Social Club in Carlisle working on a joint agency basis with Savills.

Ben Blain, Director commented “It’s fantastic we’re manged to secure a purchaser for this building, who has intentions to get the property functioning again”.

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have secured a new lease at 9 Friars Court, Carlisle.

Fiona’s Reiki Room has taken occupation of the former hair salon in Friars Court, just off Devonshire Street.

Fiona Gordon, Reiki Practitioner, has returned to her profession after a few years break to provide her clients with holistic health therapy. A gentle, effective therapy to aid relaxation, …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have let units F1 and F2 at New Squares, Penrith.
Westmorland Homecare are one of the UK’s leading providers of home care services and are rated Outstanding in every area by the Care Quality Commission.

The Penrith branch will hold an open event with coffee and cake at its office from 10am-2pm on Friday, June 14, for everyone in the community to get to know …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to have secured a new tenancy within Carlyle’s Court to The Bloem.

After two months of decorating, Unit 4 within Carlyle’s Court has opened and is ready for trading, selling plants, flowers, and homeware.

The Bloem provides a space where you can find something special for your home or garden or give as a gift to a loved one for theirs. More information about …

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Carigiet Cowen are very happy to have been involved with a flurry of lettings at Carlyle’s Court, Carlisle, within the mixed commercial retail and office building close to Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle.

Off the back of the new letting to The Shabby Scholar, who re-occupied Units 11 and 13 in January this year, The Bloem has secured a new tenancy agreement at Unit 4 Carlyle’s Court. …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted have let 109-111 Senhouse Street Maryport to Essence, a nurse led aesthetic clinic providing a vast array of treatments.

A former bank, the three-storey property is at the heart of Maryport Town Centre and brings a welcome boost to the town and local economy, following the recent road closure for improvement works.

For further information on Carigiet Cowen’s …

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Carigiet Cowen are delighted to be involved with the new letting of Victoria House, Kendal to
a local, well established dance school, teaching a range of subjects including ballet, modern, acro & street dance.

Victoria House on Sandes Avenue, Kendal is a centrally located property over three floors with on-site parking, providing a great location for the relocation of Bronya Dance School.

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Carigiet Cowen have recently sold the former RBS Bank on Lowther Street, Carlisle. Peacock Precision Services Ltd have acquired the Grade II, three storey property on the main thoroughfare in Carlisle city centre.

Ben Blain, Director of Carigiet Cowen quoted ‘It is always a pleasure to see these imposing properties being re-occupied, especially when it is for commercial uses again’.

For …

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Acting on behalf of the landlord, Graves Cumberland, Carigiet Cowen have secured the recent letting of the former WILKO’s unit on Ladies Walk, Workington on a new lease to AA Carpets, who have relocated for an out-of-town position.

Ben Blain, Director of Carigiet Cowen quoted ‘following the collapse of WILKO’s we were excited of the opportunity to receive the instruction and to quickly lease …

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Ushers Garage, Currock Road Trade Centre, Carlisle

Fully fitted out workshop including Class 4 MOT facility.

Business Sale to include goodwill; trade name of Ushers Garage Ltd; equipment & machinery and freehold premises - OIRO £450,000

Alternatively new FRI lease min 5 years or multiples thereof quoting rent £35,000pa to include existing equipment & machinery if required.

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