One of our core values at Carigiet Cowen is supporting the needs and requirements of new start and local business. Recently, surveyor Ben Blain has been involved with a number of new lettings around Carlisle including 49-53 Blackfriars Street where the well-established and town famous coffee shop, John Watt’s have opened a second unit. Elsewhere in Carlisle city centre Ben has let Unit 2 Market Arcade to Demi Smith Hair which is now fully open for business. Carigiet Cowen have recently placed 17/18 St Cuthbert’s Lane and 5 Victoria Viaduct under offer to Cumbrian retailers and it is hoped they will both be open for business before the end of the summer.

Slightly away from the city centre, Ben has recently let a 1,200 sq ft workshop on Broadguards off Caldewgate to a new start motor vehicle repair bodyshop, and in the same vicinity, let number 2 Port Road to Unique Hair & Beauty within 2 weeks of placing the property on to the open market.

Other exciting opportunities within Carlisle at present with Carigiet Cowen include the business sale of The Crème Café on Market Street. The business shows healthy turnover for the last three years and boasts an extensive range of fixtures and fittings included in the price. This opportunity is perfect for an individual or partnership looking to go in to the café/catering business.

In addition, the former Craig Robinson Vets located on Hether Drive, Lowry Hill provides an ideal freehold investment or owner occupation opportunity. The ground floor provides a generous 983 sq ft floor plate and is suitable for a variety of uses, whilst the self-contained two bedroom flat above with bathroom, kitchen, lounge, garage and garden is ready for immediate occupation.

For further information on any of the above opportunities or Carigiet Cowen’s property services, do not hesitate to contact Ben Blain or Richard Percival on 01228 544733. Alternatively, visit our website www.carigietcowen.co.uk