2 High Street Windermere Cumbria LA23 1WY

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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
    Available
  • Guide*
    £150,000
  • 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 Available
  • Guide* £150,000
  • 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

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.

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

If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.

Contacts

Acuitus
Jon SkerryJon Skerry +44 (0)20 7034 4863 +44 (0)7736 300 594jon.skerry@acuitus.co.uk
Alexander AuteracAlexander Auterac +44 (0)20 7034 4859 +44 (0)7713 135 034alexander.auterac@acuitus.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
DLA Piper UK LLP City Square House, 11 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL
Annie Khan 01133692026annie.khan@dlapiper.com

Useful Links

Acuitus Finance
Stuart BuchananStuart Buchanan +44 (0)20 7034 4850 +44 (0)7879 432868stuart.buchanan@acuitus.co.uk

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