Property Description

A unique waterfront opportunity comprising of a former brewery and maltings site. Landmark Site and Premises having a rich historical brewery tradition. The Brewery complex extends over a total site area of 1.73 acres and offers over 63,000 sq. ft. of buildings. The site is intersected by Brewery Lane, with the principal brewery operation undertaken on the south side of Brewery Lane with the former Maltings on the north side of the roadway. Comprises a range of buildings arranged over varying levels with more modern buildings providing storage and warehouse accommodation set around the principal courtyard entrance. The Maltings comprise an impressive five storey Grade II Listed building being of traditional brick construction The site will be part let on a 6 month licence from completion to Carlsberg/Marstons at £2,500 per calendar month/£30,000 per annum. The brewery building has lapsed planning for residential conversion from 2012. Planning Application 2/2012/0264 for 16 x 2-3 bedroom apartments. Would suit existing use or subject to planning residential, hotel, care home, student accommodation, place of worship, hostel etc The property is situated in the town centre of Cockermouth which is busy market town in the north west corner of the English Lake District National Park which has 16 million visitors a year. Majority freehold with a small part, long leasehold 999 years at a peppercorn from circa 200 years ago with no title restrictions. Please see legal pack for more information.

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