2 High Street Windermere Cumbria LA23 1WY

2 High Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1WY

Freehold Development Opportunity

Vacant former bank building
Prominent position on Windermere High Street in close proximity to Windermere Rail Station
Approx. 238 sq m (2,565 sq ft) over Ground Floor and Basement
Asset management opportunities
Nearby occupiers include WHSmith, AgeUK Charity Shop and Sainsbury's Local
Not elected for VAT

Lot
28
Auction
18th September 2025
Vacant Possession
Status
Sold
Price
£231,000
Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf of NatWest Bank

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Freehold Development Opportunity

Vacant former bank building
Prominent position on Windermere High Street in close proximity to Windermere Rail Station
Approx. 238 sq m (2,565 sq ft) over Ground Floor and Basement
Asset management opportunities
Nearby occupiers include WHSmith, AgeUK Charity Shop and Sainsbury's Local
Not elected for VAT

Lot 28
Auction 18th September 2025
Vacant Possession
Status Sold
Price £231,000
Sector
Bank, Development
Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf of NatWest Bank

Property Information

Location

Miles: 8 miles north of Kendal, 30 miles north-west of Lancaster, 50 miles north of Preston
Roads: A591, A592, A581
Rail: Windermere Railway Station
Air: Manchester Airport

Situation

The property is prominently situated at the start of the High Street, with frontage onto Church Street at the junction to the A581, the main arterial route to the town from Kendal in the south and Ambleside to the north. Windermere is a quaint town in the Lake District which is a popular tourist destination, due to its proximity to Lake Windermere. Nearby occupiers include WH Smith, AgeUK Charity Shop and Sainsbury's Local.

Tenure

Freehold. The upper floors have been sold off on a long leasehold for 125 years from 10 August 2007 at a peppercorn ground rent.

Location

Miles: 8 miles north of Kendal, 30 miles north-west of Lancaster, 50 miles north of Preston
Roads: A591, A592, A581
Rail: Windermere Railway Station
Air: Manchester Airport

Situation

Tenure

Freehold. The upper floors have been sold off on a long leasehold for 125 years from 10 August 2007 at a peppercorn ground rent.

Description

The property comprises a former bank building arranged over the ground floor and basement, forming part of a larger building.

VAT

Not elected for VAT

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Description

The property comprises a former bank building arranged over the ground floor and basement, forming part of a larger building.

VAT

Not elected for VAT

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor	Use	Floor Areas Approx sq m	Floor Areas Approx sq ft	Possession
Ground Ground Basement	Former Bank Ancillary Ancillary	180.40 5.00 52.90	(1,942) (54) (569)	VACANT

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