A FORMER church offering retail space in Carlisle's city centre has just been brought to market. 

Cecil Hall, originally constructed in 1859, is accepting offers in the region of £225,000. 

The Victorian former church building on Cecil Street, arranged over two floors, is currently divided into separate shops. 

The property has been brought to market by Edwin Thompson. 

"Cecil Hall comprises an attractive, imposing red brick former church arranged over two floors and originally constructed in 1859. The building boasts classic Victorian architecture with tall arched windows and doors beneath a mainly pitched slate roof and is flanked by two stone spires," the listing reads. 

Interior shot of Cecil Hall Interior shot of Cecil Hall (Image: Edwin Thompson)

"Internally, the main hall provides a large double-height space with a unique layout in the style of the York Shambles and eight separate ‘shops’, with the opportunity to let out individual stalls within the building or to re-arrange to open plan accommodation.

"The shops were previously let out to antique-type retailers as well as a restaurant benefitting from a premises licence. To the rear of the main hall are the WCs and storage," the listing reads. 

The lower ground floor currently houses a hair salon with a modern open-plan studio space and a separate beauty room.

The tenant occupancy is versatile, keeping the salon, or making the space vacant with appropriate notice is an option.

The opportunity may be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to obtaining the relevant consent.

Interested parties can contact Edwin Thompson on 01228 548385.