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Landmark Carlisle property opposite new Cumbria University campus goes up for auction

Victory House, a six-storey, 27,000 sq ft building on Victoria Viaduct in Carlisle is to be auctioned this month by property auctioneer Pugh.

The landmark building has been given a guide price of £350,000 and will appear in Pugh’s online auction on 20 September.

Located close to Carlisle city centre, Victory House is opposite the site of the flagship £78m University of Cumbria ‘Carlisle Citadels’ campus that is due to open in 2026, with work on the first phase of the development starting later this year.

Edward Feather from Pugh said: “This historic property has great potential for a sensitive conversion to provide accommodation for the rapidly growing numbers of students attending the University of Cumbria as it embarks on an ambitious expansion programme over the coming years.

“This is a fantastic and rare development opportunity and, subject to gaining the relevant planning consent, one that could see Victory House play an important role in the university and in the economy of the city itself.”

The building is also within 200 metres of the city centre and Carlisle railway station and is surrounded by popular bars, restaurants and shops.

Next month’s Pugh auction, which includes Victory House, has new lots added daily and will be held on 20 September at www.pugh-auctions.com.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Robinson .