Robert Street, Carlisle

Freehold Multi-Let Industrial Investment For Sale

Robert Street Workshops, Robert Street, Carlisle, CA2 5AN

Property Summary

• Rare freehold industrial estate investment comprising 11 units with a mix of local commercial tenants
• Located adjacent to Robert Street, nearby to significant ongoing regeneration in Carlisle City Centre, 2 miles from Junction 43 (M6), providing excellent road communications
• Total Gross Internal Area of approximately 1,364.66m² (14,689 sq ft) on a site extending to circa 0.29 acres
• The site is let across 11 units to 8 separate tenants at a rental of £43,076 per annum
• The units vary from 443 sq ft to 2,729 sq ft and all qualify for small business rates relief
• Situated within a strong commercial location within Carlisle, accessed from Crown Street
• Guide Price: £600,000, reflecting a gross initial yield of 7.18%

REF: W1232

LOCATION

The opportunity is situated immediately to the south of Carlisle city centre in the North West of England. Carlisle lies close to the Scottish Border and adjacent to Junctions 42, 43 and 44 of the M6 motorway network. The site itself is approximately 2 miles from Junction 43, with connectivity to Junction 42 set to imminently improve with the completion of the Carlisle By-pass. It is also on the main west coast Glasgow to London Euston rail line, with Carlisle Train Station 0.4 miles to the north of the site, and has good access east to Newcastle, including Newcastle airport, along the A69 trunk road.

The site is located on Robert Street, accessed from the junction of Crown Street. The immediate area boasts a mix of trade counters, retail warehouses and light industrial users, such as the national occupiers Screwfix, Wolseley, Howdens, Benson for Beds and System Hydraulics.

The City of Carlisle has a residential population of around 75,000, a wider city population of around 108,000 and an estimated catchment population of 235,000. As well as being the dominant shopping location, it is also the administrative centre in Cumbria and the Borders.

DESCRIPTION

The commercial estate comprises of 11 units varying from 443 sq ft up to 2,729 sq ft, with a total lot size of 1,364.66m² (14,689 sq ft). Tenants on the estate include established local businesses such as Carlisle Bathrooms, Beeline Taxis, David’s House Clearance, in addition to a number of individual operators. The site extends to 0.29 hectares (0.74 acres) and has two access points from Robert Street. Units 1–4 form a linear layout and are accessed via St John Street, whilst units 5-11 are situated around a courtyard and are accessed directly from Robert Steet.

Units 1-4 consist of part block brickwork and metal clad elevations under a pitched metal sheet roof. The units are all self contained and benefit from roller shutter access, all of which measure to approximately 4 metres in height by 3 metres wide. There is parking directly outside of each unit along St John Street.

Units 5-11 are situated around the main courtyard area and are a mix of block brickwork units with pebbledash finishing. The courtyard is accessed in between Units 10 (Carlisle Bathrooms) and Unit 11 (Beeline Taxi’s), where the courtyard area provides parking and dedicated storage space for the tenants on the estate.

ACCOMMODATION

The premises provide the following approximate gross internal areas:

Robert Street Workshops
Unit 1 176.96m² 1,905 sq ft
Unit 2 108.00m² 1,163 sq ft
Unit 3 253.55m² 2,729 sq ft
Unit 4 166.94m² 1,797 sq ft
Unit 5 (Parking Space) - -
Unit 6 125.00m² 1,346 sq ft
Unit 7 125.88m² 1,355 sq ft
Unit 8 54.20m² 583 sq ft
Unit 9 41.16m² 443 sq ft
Unit 10 147.77m² 1,591 sq ft
Unit 11 165.20m² 1,777 sq ft
Total Approximate GIA 1,364.66m² 14,689 sq ft
Total Site Area 0.29 hectares 0.74 acres

SERVICES

It is understood that the land and property is connected to mains electricity, gas, water and the mains drainage/sewerage system.

RATEABLE VALUE

The premises is assessed with the following Rateable Values. Prospective occupiers should check the exact rates payable with Cumberland Council – .

Unit 1 £10,500
Unit 2 £6,200
Unit 3 £11,750
Unit 4 £8,900
Unit 5 (Parking Space) -
Unit 6 & 7 £9,000
Unit 8 £4,100
Unit 9 £2,500
Unit 10 £6,900
Unit 11 £9,700

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

The units are currently being re-assessed, further details available upon request.

TENANCY SCHEDULE

Robert Street Workshops
Property Tenant Annual Rent
Unit 1 Kevin Stables £6,000
Unit 2 Raymond Baty Properties £5,100
Unit 3 Cumbria Trading Company £4,800
Unit 4 Carlisle Car Workshop £4,800
Unit 5 (Parking Space) - £0
Unit 6 Davids House Clearance £2,860
Unit 7 Davids House Clearance £5,000
Unit 8 Jonathan Nicholas Slyder Band £2,016
Unit 9 Shed £0
Unit 10 Beeline Taxis £7,500
Unit 11 Carlisle Bathrooms £5,000
Total Annual Income £43,076

PROPOSAL

The site is available freehold (Title Number: CU80430) at a guide price of £600,000, reflecting a gross initial yield of 7.18%.

MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION

Edwin Thompson is bound to comply with Anti-Money Laundering legislation including obtaining evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, interested parties will need to provide the requested evidence.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The land and property are sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, lights, drainage, cables, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations whether or not the same are described in these particulars of sale.

VAT

It is advised that the property is elected for VAT and therefore VAT is payable on top of the sale consideration.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the sale documentation together with any VAT thereon.

VIEWING

The property is available to view by prior appointment with the Carlisle/Kendal office of Edwin Thompson LLP. Contact:

Hugh Hodgson – H.
John Haley – J.
Ellie Oakley –

Tel – /

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. These particulars were prepared in June 2026.