Former Police Station, Eaglesfield Street, Maryport, Cumbria
Key Features
- Former Police Station with planning permission for 7 apartments, 2 houses and a bungalow
- Conversion and new build
- Existing area of 2,498 sqft
- Attractive, historic coastal town
Description
Location
The property is located just off Maryport High Street, within 0.4 miles walk (10 minutes) from Maryport railway station.
Maryport is a coastal town situated North West of the Lake District National Park, well known for its harbour and historical significance. The town benefits from transport connections, located on A596 with direct access to Workington, Cockermouth and Carlisle. Maryport Train Station provides regular connections to Carlisle and the Cumbrian Coastline.
The town benefits from many independent retailers, banks, supermarkets as well as traditional pubs and fish and chip shops. There are a number of good schools in the area, notably Maryport CE Primary, Ewanrigg Junior School and Netherhall School. Senhouse Roman Museum offers a glimpse into the areas rich Roman history with Maryport Maritime Museum shining a light on the towns seafaring past.
Description
The Former Police Station comprises a part single/part 2 storey Victorian era building constructed from red sandstone. The rejuvenation of this property with significant architectural and historic value will make a positive contribution to the area.
The property benefits from planning permission for the conversion of the former police station and court into 7 x 1 bed apartments and the demolition of the stone store to erect 1 x 1 bed bungalow and partial demolition of former stables to create 2 x 2 bed houses (planning reference: FUL/2023/0059).
Tenure Comments
The property is held freehold under title numbers CU226286, CU75924, and CU286280
VAT
All reference to price, premium or rent are deemed to be exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise. Stamp duty is liable at the prevailing rates.
Planning
The property benefits from planning permission, granted on 7th February 2024 for 'Conversion of former police station and court into 7 apartments, demolition of stone store to erect one bungalow and partial demolition of former stables to create two houses' (planning reference: FUL/2023/0059). Prospective purchasers or tenants should satisfy themselves that their proposed use complies with all planning regulations by making inquiries with the local planning authority.
Legal Costs
Each party is responsible for their own legal fees in respect of this transaction.
EPC Information
The property has expired EPC and EPC recommendation report (expired 18th November 2024) - previous rating was E.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Maryport CofE Primary School438 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 297
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Netherton Infant School738 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Community school
- Grasslot Infant School893 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 65
- Type
- Community school
- Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport921 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Ewanrigg Junior School929 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Netherhall School622 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 894
- Type
- Community school
- Workington Academy5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,234
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 539
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Cockermouth School6.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Type
- Academy converter
- Energy Coast UTC7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 383
- Type
- University technical college
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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