
Former Kendal Vauxhall Car showroom & Workshop, Mintsfeet Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NN
- PROPERTY TYPE
Commercial Property
- SIZE
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Key features
- Freehold car dealership of 13,182 sq ft
- Situated on a 0.7 acre (0.28 ha) site.
- Prominent frontage within the established Mintsfeet Industrial Estate, nearby occupiers include Screwfix, Suzuki & Eurocell
- Comprises showroom, workshop, offices, storage and valet bay.
- Capacity for approx. 55 cars.
- To be offered for sale via Knight Frank Auctions on 18th September 2025 (unless sold or withdrawn prior).
Description
Description
Former Vauxhall Kendal Car Showroom provides a substantial car dealership facility in an accessible and visible location to the north of Kendal town centre.
The property is within Mintsfeet Industrial Estate and nearby occupiers include Suzuki Kendal, Bennetts Engineering, Eurocell Kendal, Screwfix, The Lakeland Tile & Bathroom Company, and S J Bennett Engineering.
The accommodation extends to 13,182 sq ft over ground and first floors, with a glazed-fronted showroom capable of displaying up to three vehicles, tiled floors, plastered walls and inset lighting. The adjoining areas comprise office space, a large workshop with 11 ramps and vehicle preparation areas, parts storage, and further first-floor offices with ancillary accommodation.
Externally, the site is laid to hardstanding, providing display, customer and storage parking for approximately 55 vehicles, alongside a wet valet facility.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Showroom, offices, workshop, parts storage, ancillary, open valet 11,763 sq ft (1,092.5 sq m)
First Floor & Mezzanine: Offices, ancillary, mezzanine 1,419 sq ft (131.4 sq m)
Total: 13,182 sq ft (1,223.9 sq m)
Site Area: 0.7 acre (0.28 ha)
Tenure
Freehold
Tenancy
Vacant.
VAT
VAT is applicable.
EPC Rating
Rating E
Viewings
Please contact Lucy Plumb (lucy. ).
Location
Kendal is a vibrant historic market town in South Cumbria, known as the southern gateway to the Lake District. The town benefits from excellent road and rail links, including proximity to the M6 and Oxenholme station, making it both easily accessible and a launchpad to the fells.
The property sits within Mintsfeet Industrial Estate amidst a strong trade and commercial hub. Immediate neighbours include Suzuki Kendal, Bennetts Engineering, Eurocell Kendal, Screwfix, The Lakeland Tile & Bathroom Company, and S J Bennett Engineering.
Occupancy
Vacant
Tenure
Freehold
The buyers fee is including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property.
Auction Details
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions.
Auctioneer Fees and Deposit
The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply:
• 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price.
• Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT.
The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.
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Brochures
Legal DocumentsFormer Kendal Vauxhall Car showroom & Workshop, Mintsfeet Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NN
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Kendal Station0.2 miles
- Burneside Station1.7 miles
- Oxenholme Lake District Station2.2 miles
Notes
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