Ben Blain, retail surveyor for Carigiet Cowen is excited to be bringing to the market a range of leasing and purchasing opportunities within Carlisle. At the heart of the town centre, Ben has recently placed Units 1 and 7 St Albans Row on to the open market and following the initial couple of weeks marketing, enquiries have been positive. Ben commented; “Unit 1 lends itself towards any independent or niche retailer looking for town centre presence. The attractive unit also benefits from 100% Business Rates Relief which for any core pitch shop is an added bonus. Unit 7 is extremely prime and prominent, of regular shape, has good frontage and lends itself towards a variety of users. The initial enquiries we have had for this space are exciting and I am looking forward to seeing who we can secure for it longer term.”

Staying in the town centre, Units 5 & 6 Market Arcade, are available to let on new leases. Again, these units provide adequate floor plates for start up businesses or independent retailers and are positioned within a strong trading location just off Scotch Street next to TK Maxx and Wilko’s. Furthermore, Unit 4 Carlyle’s Court and 14 St Cuthbert’s Lane will be shortly available to let. These unit sit within desirable locations and would be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning.

Roadside retail is an area throughout the city where Carigiet Cowen has had a lot of recent successes. At Old Raffles Parade, Wigton Road, Ben recently let Unit 5/6 to Bargain Booze on a new lease and last year, Unit 3/4 to Dominos Pizza. In addition, Carigiet Cowen have marketed the former Esso Filling Station on London Road, currently under offer to KFC for a new drive thru. New opportunities present themselves at 87 London Road where the former Paragon Vets comprising ground floor retail with self-contained two bedroom flat above is available on an all enquiries basis. 87 London Road provides an attractive long-term investment opportunity or may be suitable for someone looking for owner occupation. In addition, 75 Newtown Road opposite the Cumberland Infirmary is available to let on a new lease and would be suitable for a variety of retail or office uses.

For further information, do not hesitate to contact our office on 01228 544733 or visit our website. www.carigietcowen.co.uk