94 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9

LOCATION

The property forms a mid-terrace position on Stricklandgate on one of the prime retailing areas in the heart of Kendal town centre.

Kendal is the principal town of South Lakeland and is situated just outside of the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park only 6 miles from Junctions 36 and 37 of the M6 Motorway. The town has a resident population of 29,495 (2011 Census) and is a popular tourist destination being 10 miles south of Windermere. The town has a weighted retail catchment in excess of 50,000 people and a greater district catchment in excess of 102,000. The district's Class Grouping indicates that in excess of 50% of the catchment area is of A, B or C demographic.

Oxenholme Train Station which is situated on the West Coast main railway line is located 3 miles to the south providing direct services to London (approximate journey time 2 hours 50 minutes) and Glasgow (1 hour 45 minutes).

The property is located at the north end of Stricklandgate, close to Windermere Road where there is a mix of retailers, cafes, office and professional occupiers and the building is opposite the General Post Office. Surrounding occupiers include Hackney & Leigh Estate Agents, Siematic, Leeds Building Society and McDonalds. The main Library, Elephant Yard Shopping Centre and Westmorland Shopping Centre are all within 50 metres and there are several pay and display car parks close by.

Kendal has a lively town centre which benefits from local and tourism trade from the Lake District National Park with a good mix of local, regional and national retailers and leisure outlets. As well as all year-round tourism, Kendal benefits from a number of festivals and events.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit that forms part of a larger mid-terrace attractive stone and slate building, accessed from an inset central pedestrian entrance door, with a traditional double fronted shop façade.

Internally, the premises is arranged with open plan trading space to the front with a serving counter and a tea point, WC and fire exit to the rear.

The space is fitted out with carpeted/vinyl flooring, painted/rendered walls and suspended fibre tile ceiling with diffused fluorescent panel lighting.

ACCOMMODATION

The property provides the following approximate net internal floor areas:

Ground Floor/Total NIA 78.70m2 (847 sq ft)

SERVICES

The unit is connected to mains electricity, water and the mains drainage/sewerage system. Heating is provided via wall mounted electric heaters and hot water from an electric water heater.

PROPOSAL

The property is available by way of a new Internal Repairing & Insuring lease for a term to be agreed and at a rental of £15,000 per annum exclusive. The tenant will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the shop front.

Alternatively, the freehold of the building may be available for sale, which includes the ground floor retail unit and three upper floor flats let out on AST agreements - further details upon application.

RATEABLE VALUE

The property has a Rateable Value of £12,500 and is listed as a shop and premises with estimated rates payable for 2025/2026 of £6,237.50 per annum although qualifies for approximately 83% small business rate relief for occupiers who meet the relevant criteria.

Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland & Furness Council.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

The unit has an Energy Performance Asset Rating of D78 and a copy of the certificate is available upon request or to download from the Government's online EPC database.

VAT

All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT and it is advised that the property is elected for VAT and therefore VAT is payable on top of the figures quoted.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the legal documentation together with any VAT thereon.

VIEWING

The unit is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP. Contact:

John Haley or Ellie Oakley

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor/Landlord of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in April 2025.