COMMERCIAL
Commercial property for sale
42 Main Street, Bentham
Guide Price
£275,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Commercial Property
- BEDROOMS
5
- SIZE
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Key features
- Substantial Commercial Property
- Currently Let
- Freehold
- EPC Rating D
- SBR TBC
- A1/A2 Retail & Financial / Professional Services
- Mixed Residential & Commercial
- Planning approval for a shop with 2 flats
- Alternative approval for a shop with 2 flats & bedsit
- No Chain
Description
Substantial investment property in the heart of High Bentham, a popular market town. Currently let to the Bentham Hub - a thriving local organization raising funds for good causes in the area - the property extends to approx. 3,000 sq. ft. over 3 floors.
Prior Approval has been obtained to convert 42 Main Street into a mix of residential and commercial accommodation - providing further options for investors and developers.
Available with no chain, viewings are conducted outside of trading hours.
42 Main Street - The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a generous double-fronted retail shop with excellent display windows, together with a staff kitchen and office/store.
The first floor currently provides further commercial space, arranged as three large showrooms with a staff cloakroom. Planning permission has already been granted to convert this upper accommodation into two self-contained flats—one at first-floor level and one at second-floor level.
In addition, prior planning approval was granted for revised plans proposing an alternative scheme comprising a bedsit on the first floor, alongside two self-contained duplex flats arranged vertically and spanning both the first and second floors. This approved scheme would provide three residential units in total, with each flat benefiting from private accommodation across both levels.
Outside, there are two secure stores to the rear, with a locked passageway providing access to a small yard and fire escape. Under either conversion scheme, these stores could serve as utility rooms and provide practical access for the residential units.
A prominent mixed-use property occupying a central position on Main Street, High Bentham, offering an excellent opportunity for developers and investors.
The property benefits from prior planning permission for three self-contained residential flats, with a commercial unit retained at ground-floor level, providing a clear and deliverable development scheme.
Arranged over multiple floors, the building offers well-proportioned accommodation suited to the approved plans. Prior planning permission is in place, removing planning risk and enhancing the appeal of this town-centre opportunity.
High Bentham Location - High Bentham is a vibrant market town offering a good variety of shops, bars, and takeaways. The town benefits from a well-regarded primary school, a medical surgery, and a train station on the Leeds–Lancaster line, providing excellent connectivity.
Families can access excellent secondary education within the catchment areas of Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle College. Both of these nearby market towns feature Booths supermarkets and a charming mix of independent shops.
High Bentham is conveniently located about 30 minutes by car from Kendal and Lancaster, with easy access to the M6 motorway. Situated on the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it also offers close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Morecambe Bay—perfect for scenic day trips and outdoor adventures.
Property Information - Tenure: Freehold property
SBR: Rateable Value: £12,000 TBC
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage
Currently let to The Bentham Hub.
Details of the Prior Approval Notification and related plans can be found via the Planning portal. Application Number: 2021/23113/OTHERS. Changes to the current plans would require written consent.
Further planning documentation and supporting information are available on request.
Ground Floor -
Shop - 9.22m x 7.28m (30'3" x 23'11") - Large retail shop space with laminate flooring, 2 electric radiators, range of fitted shelves, access to side office/store and staff kitchen, stairs rising to first floor, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, double display windows and customer entrance to the front aspect.
Staff Kitchen - 2.35m x 3.73m (7'9" x 12'3") - Laminate flooring, electric radiator, sink with drainer, fitted desk and shelving, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Office/Store - 2.16m x 3.08m (7'1" x 10'1") - Laminate flooring, electric radiator, sink with drainer, fitted desk and shelving, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
First Floor -
Showroom One - Large first floor showroom with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect and 2 to the side aspect. Carpet. Access to 2 further showrooms.
Showroom Two - Impressive showroom space with fitted carpet, 3 electric radiators, exposed beams and fireplace, timber framed single glazed window to the front aspect and 2 to the side aspect, fire escape door to the rear.
Showroom Three - 6.41m x 3.69m (21'0" x 12'1") - A further showroom space with fitted carpet and laminate flooring, electric radiator, access to cloakroom and stairs rising to second floor, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
Cloakroom - Laminate flooring, WC and wash hand basin, single glazed sash window to the rear aspect.
Second Floor -
Landing - Exposed floorboards, period balustrade, access to 2 bedrooms and workshop, timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom 1 - 4.23m x 3.70m (13'11" x 12'2") - Double room with exposed floorboards, period fireplace, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom 2 - 4.35m x 2.00m (14'3" x 6'7") - Exposed floorboards, fitted shelving, single glazed sash window to the rear aspect.
Workshop - 8.82m x 3.58m (28'11" x 11'9") - Exposed floorboards, exposed beams, platform storage area over, 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, 2 to the side aspect, timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect.
Outside - 2 lockable stores, passage to rear yard.
Stores -
Store 1 - Lock-up store accessed via Tweed Street.
Store 2 - Lock-up store accessed via Tweed Street.
Yard - Rear yard with fire escape.
Epc -
Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.
OFFER PROCEDURE
Fisher Hopper, as agents in the sale of the property, are required to formally check the identification of prospective purchasers. In addition, purchasers may be asked to provide information regarding the source of funds as part of our offer handling process.
At the point an offer is accepted, an Onboarding Fee of £25.00 (inc. VAT) will be payable. This fee covers the legally required Anti-Money Laundering (AML) searches and secure digital verification to progress your purchase promptly and safely.
You can pay this fee securely online at:
FINANCIAL ADVICE
Free and no obligation mortgage advice is available on our website. Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a call from our mortgage broker.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written details available upon request
MARKET APPRAISALS
If you have a property or business which needs a market appraisal or valuation, our local knowledge, experience and coverage will ensure you get the best advice. Our Guild Referral Network of over 800 specially selected offices can provide this no obligation service anywhere in the country. Call or email now to let us get you moving.
INTRODUCERS FEES
Fisher Hopper Ltd receives and introducers fee from:
Napthens Solicitors & Taylor Rose Solicitors of £100.00 + VAT for all successful introductions.
Lakes Mortgages of £250.00 + VAT for all successful introductions.
FISHER HOPPER
Fisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: 5 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, England, DL9 4QN. Company Director: M. Alexander
The office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.
FLOOR PLANS
Please note, floor plans are not to scale and are for illustration purposes only. Plans are produced using PlanUp.
Prior Approval has been obtained to convert 42 Main Street into a mix of residential and commercial accommodation - providing further options for investors and developers.
Available with no chain, viewings are conducted outside of trading hours.
42 Main Street - The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a generous double-fronted retail shop with excellent display windows, together with a staff kitchen and office/store.
The first floor currently provides further commercial space, arranged as three large showrooms with a staff cloakroom. Planning permission has already been granted to convert this upper accommodation into two self-contained flats—one at first-floor level and one at second-floor level.
In addition, prior planning approval was granted for revised plans proposing an alternative scheme comprising a bedsit on the first floor, alongside two self-contained duplex flats arranged vertically and spanning both the first and second floors. This approved scheme would provide three residential units in total, with each flat benefiting from private accommodation across both levels.
Outside, there are two secure stores to the rear, with a locked passageway providing access to a small yard and fire escape. Under either conversion scheme, these stores could serve as utility rooms and provide practical access for the residential units.
A prominent mixed-use property occupying a central position on Main Street, High Bentham, offering an excellent opportunity for developers and investors.
The property benefits from prior planning permission for three self-contained residential flats, with a commercial unit retained at ground-floor level, providing a clear and deliverable development scheme.
Arranged over multiple floors, the building offers well-proportioned accommodation suited to the approved plans. Prior planning permission is in place, removing planning risk and enhancing the appeal of this town-centre opportunity.
High Bentham Location - High Bentham is a vibrant market town offering a good variety of shops, bars, and takeaways. The town benefits from a well-regarded primary school, a medical surgery, and a train station on the Leeds–Lancaster line, providing excellent connectivity.
Families can access excellent secondary education within the catchment areas of Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle College. Both of these nearby market towns feature Booths supermarkets and a charming mix of independent shops.
High Bentham is conveniently located about 30 minutes by car from Kendal and Lancaster, with easy access to the M6 motorway. Situated on the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it also offers close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Morecambe Bay—perfect for scenic day trips and outdoor adventures.
Property Information - Tenure: Freehold property
SBR: Rateable Value: £12,000 TBC
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage
Currently let to The Bentham Hub.
Details of the Prior Approval Notification and related plans can be found via the Planning portal. Application Number: 2021/23113/OTHERS. Changes to the current plans would require written consent.
Further planning documentation and supporting information are available on request.
Ground Floor -
Shop - 9.22m x 7.28m (30'3" x 23'11") - Large retail shop space with laminate flooring, 2 electric radiators, range of fitted shelves, access to side office/store and staff kitchen, stairs rising to first floor, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, double display windows and customer entrance to the front aspect.
Staff Kitchen - 2.35m x 3.73m (7'9" x 12'3") - Laminate flooring, electric radiator, sink with drainer, fitted desk and shelving, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Office/Store - 2.16m x 3.08m (7'1" x 10'1") - Laminate flooring, electric radiator, sink with drainer, fitted desk and shelving, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
First Floor -
Showroom One - Large first floor showroom with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect and 2 to the side aspect. Carpet. Access to 2 further showrooms.
Showroom Two - Impressive showroom space with fitted carpet, 3 electric radiators, exposed beams and fireplace, timber framed single glazed window to the front aspect and 2 to the side aspect, fire escape door to the rear.
Showroom Three - 6.41m x 3.69m (21'0" x 12'1") - A further showroom space with fitted carpet and laminate flooring, electric radiator, access to cloakroom and stairs rising to second floor, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
Cloakroom - Laminate flooring, WC and wash hand basin, single glazed sash window to the rear aspect.
Second Floor -
Landing - Exposed floorboards, period balustrade, access to 2 bedrooms and workshop, timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom 1 - 4.23m x 3.70m (13'11" x 12'2") - Double room with exposed floorboards, period fireplace, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom 2 - 4.35m x 2.00m (14'3" x 6'7") - Exposed floorboards, fitted shelving, single glazed sash window to the rear aspect.
Workshop - 8.82m x 3.58m (28'11" x 11'9") - Exposed floorboards, exposed beams, platform storage area over, 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, 2 to the side aspect, timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect.
Outside - 2 lockable stores, passage to rear yard.
Stores -
Store 1 - Lock-up store accessed via Tweed Street.
Store 2 - Lock-up store accessed via Tweed Street.
Yard - Rear yard with fire escape.
Epc -
Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.
OFFER PROCEDURE
Fisher Hopper, as agents in the sale of the property, are required to formally check the identification of prospective purchasers. In addition, purchasers may be asked to provide information regarding the source of funds as part of our offer handling process.
At the point an offer is accepted, an Onboarding Fee of £25.00 (inc. VAT) will be payable. This fee covers the legally required Anti-Money Laundering (AML) searches and secure digital verification to progress your purchase promptly and safely.
You can pay this fee securely online at:
FINANCIAL ADVICE
Free and no obligation mortgage advice is available on our website. Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a call from our mortgage broker.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written details available upon request
MARKET APPRAISALS
If you have a property or business which needs a market appraisal or valuation, our local knowledge, experience and coverage will ensure you get the best advice. Our Guild Referral Network of over 800 specially selected offices can provide this no obligation service anywhere in the country. Call or email now to let us get you moving.
INTRODUCERS FEES
Fisher Hopper Ltd receives and introducers fee from:
Napthens Solicitors & Taylor Rose Solicitors of £100.00 + VAT for all successful introductions.
Lakes Mortgages of £250.00 + VAT for all successful introductions.
FISHER HOPPER
Fisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: 5 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, England, DL9 4QN. Company Director: M. Alexander
The office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.
FLOOR PLANS
Please note, floor plans are not to scale and are for illustration purposes only. Plans are produced using PlanUp.
Brochures
42 Main Street, BenthamBrochure42 Main Street, Bentham
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Bentham Station0.2 miles
- Wennington Station3.1 miles
- Clapham (North Yorkshire) Station4.3 miles
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