Rosthwaite, New Road, WINDERMERE, Cumbria LA23 2LA
Key Features
- PRIME LAKE DISTRICT POSITION
- PROPOSED COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
- VARIOUS USES CONSIDERED
- MAIN ROAD LOCATION AT HEART OF LAKE DISTRICT
Description
At present, the site provides two holiday rental properties. Both a rectangular construction, with dedicated car parking.
The owner has secured planning permission for a new development to provide a ground floor commercial unit of circa 3,500 sq ft, plus 10 units above. Further information on this application can be found at the Lake District National Park Planning.
Application portal, reference number 7/2022/5218.
The owner is offering an opportunity for a well-established commercial user to explore taking a lease within the ground floor of the proposed development. Alternative options for the site may be acceptable, subject to covenant strength, terms and planning consent.
The proposed commercial development would be suitable for a range of uses including: convenience store, grab and go food, restaurant, office and professional services use.
Location
Windermere is positioned at the heart of the Lake District National Park, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and benefits from large tourist numbers annually. The town of Kendal lies approximately 8 miles east. The nearby town of Bowness sits adjacent within 1 mile of Windermere. The town has its own train station.
The subject property is prominently positioned on New Road, extremely close to Windermere town centre, merging with Lake Road leading down the hill to the lake promenade, which is arguably one of the main tourist attractions in Bowness and the busiest areas in this vicinity.
The site has good visibility, accessibility off the main road and a convenient cut-through walkway to the side elevation leading to the commercial buildings and residential properties positioned at the rear.
The outline of the site is shown on the main arterial image, and both existing plans and proposed redevelopment plans for the site are shown overleaf.
Accommodation
This property has been measured and extends to the following approximate areas:
Terms
The proposed unit will be available to let by way of a new lease. Rent on application from the agent.
Alternatively, a sale of the site as is now may be considered. Offers in the region of £1.5 million are invited for the sale of the freehold interest.
Services
We understand water and electricity are connected to the property
VAT
We are advised that the property is not currently VAT-registered, and therefore VAT is not payable on the rent
or sale price.
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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