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About this property:

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Expressions of interest are invited before close of business on 22nd October 2025. Interested parties should register their enquiry and will request a copy of the client’s expression of interest proforma.
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NEW VISITOR ATTRACTION CENTRE WITH CULTURAL/COMMUNITY USE
POTENTIAL CAFÉ DEVELOPMENT
GROUP ROOM AND VOLUNTEER FACILITIES

* UNIQUE COASTAL SETTING WITH CAR PARKING & OUTDOOR SEATING AREA *
* LOCAL OPERATORS INVITED *

VIEW DETAILS ON YOUTUBE LINK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdv1McAjDhM

LOCATION
Millom is a small coastal town located in the south-west of Cumbria. The Iron Line Visitor Centre is situated on the edge of the Hodbarrow Nature Reserve, along the Duddon Estuary, just outside the town.

DESCRIPTION
The building is specifically designed for its intended use and meets high sustainability standards, including Passivhaus certification.

The property offers:
• A large café space (85 sqm) with 365° views over the reserve and an external balcony (150 sqm)
• Kitchen and kitchen store
• Group room (64 sqm) suitable for events, exhibitions or education
• Display area and welcome lobby
• Public toilets, including accessible and Changing Places facilities
• Volunteer space and a small office for warden use
• Staff/volunteer mess area
• Dedicated plant and storage rooms
• Lift and accessible access throughout
• Highly energy efficient building with PV panels to generate a proportion of electricity consumption

OPPORTUNITY
The property offers a ready-made platform for an operator to manage or run a fully fitted visitor centre, that offers a cultural/community use and the option for a café development that has the potential for income generation through subletting and room hire.

LEASE TERMS:
Available by way of a new lease from Cumberland Council.
Term: 10 years with an option for 5-year extension
Rent: Peppercorn base rent with turnover contribution (10% net of café/retail turnover) towards upkeep and maintenance.

Rent on application

Terms: Non quoting rent
Size: 514.20 m² (5535 ft²)
Postcode: LA18 4JY
Ref:MB/7901