Discovering Custom House, Barrow-in-Furness and Its Heritage

Custom House, Barrow-in-Furness, is a stunning example of Victorian architecture.

This beautiful building dates back to 1869 and was designed by renowned architect, John Loughshaw.

Standing proudly on the waterfront, Custom House has been a vital part of the town's history, serving as a hub for trade and commerce.

Its rich heritage is a testament to the town's growth and development during the Industrial Revolution.

The Custom House in Barrow has been repossessed by its owner, Rob Rollings, due to serious problems under the current tenant. The building has been falling into disrepair, and despite repeated requests for maintenance, nothing was done.

The Custom House has been owned by Rob Rollings and his wife since 1999, but they haven't been directly involved in the business since 2014. The building has been rented out to various tenants over the years.

A notice was posted on the doors of Custom House by Executive Recoveries and Enforcement, stating that the premises had been seized and the tenant had until February 2 to take delivery of the goods currently in the building. This notice was posted on January 19.

The building has been repossessed due to the tenant's failure to maintain it properly, despite having a full maintained lease. The owner plans to carry out repair work to make the building safe.

The Custom House is a historic building that dates back over 160 years and has been offered for sale by its owner. The building has been described as 'an impressive, substantial Grade II Listed commercial property' with a high profile position on the corner of Abbey Road and Hindpool Road.

The building features five floors, including a restaurant, kitchens, function room, soft play zone, office suites, and a generous secure yard/car park to the rear. The estate agents say the building has been offered at a 'competitive price' to speed up the sale.

The Custom House has been a multi-use destination for hospitality and activities for over 20 years, benefiting from good presentation with modern and commercial fitments, character features, and an internal lift. The building has been a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

The building has been on a Barrow heritage trail and is the only example of Italianate architecture in the town centre. It was originally the Imperial Hotel and was built by Thomas Medley in the 1860s.

The building has had several owners over the years, including Rob Rollings and his wife, who invested £180,000 in a new Lazer Zone in 2002.

The Custom House in Barrow-in-Furness is a stunning example of Italianate architecture in the town centre.

Built in the 1860s by Thomas Medley, this impressive building has a rich history spanning over 160 years.

It was originally the Imperial Hotel, but was sold in 1872 and became a custom house and general post office until the early 1900s.

The building features bold lettering on its roof that proudly reads: "CUSTOM HOUSE".

In recent years, the Custom House has been home to a restaurant and soft play centre, as well as office space.

A new owner is being sought for the building, which has been offered at a competitive price to speed up the sale.

The estate agents describe it as an 'impressive, substantial Grade II Listed commercial property' with a superb, high profile position on the corner of Abbey Road and Hindpool Road.

The building boasts five floors, including a restaurant, kitchens, function room, soft play zone, office suites, and a generous secure yard/car park to the rear.

A £180,000 investment in 2002 added a new Lazer Zone to the building, which was further revamped with a £100,000 investment in 2018.

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