Land at Old Cooperage, Gatebeck, KENDAL, Cumbria LA8 0HW

Old Cooperage comprises a large site, formerly known as gunpowder works and comprises a mixture of former workshop buildings and hard surfaced and rough land.

The site extends to approximately 3 acres in size.

Please note that the centre section of the site (shown shaded green on the plan adjacent) has been sold off separately and does not form part of the title being sold.

The site would be suitable for a variety of options and uses, including redevelopment for future employment uses.

Location

Kendal is situated in south Cumbria and lies approximately 8 miles from Windermere, 50 miles south of Carlisle and 25 miles north of Lancaster. The M6 motorway junctions 36 and 37 are approximately 6 miles north and south of the centre of the town.

The attractive town of Kirkby Lonsdale is around 8 miles to the southeast via the A65. Kendal has a resident population of approximately 30,000 but enjoys significant tourist trade throughout the year due to its proximity to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

Old Cooperage is situated within the rural village of Gatebeck, approximately 5 miles to the southeast of Kendal, close to the village of Endmoor, which offers local services including shops and a bakery.

The A65 is highly accessible via car, being 2 miles away which then leads directly to Kendal and to Junction 36 of the M6 which is approximately 3 miles away.

In the surrounding areas, there are multiple occupiers positioned on an adjacent estate. These occupiers include Joinery Northwest Ltd, Majik House (Consumer Electronics Installation and Repair), Frank Peters Printing Services, Harmony EpoS Solutions (IT support and services) and S.J and B Pritchard (vehicle repair shop).

For identification purposes only, the approximate location of the subject property is shown on the plan adjacent.

Accommodation

This property has been measured on a Gross Internal Area basis and extends to the following approximate areas:

Terms

BEST & FINAL OFFERS ARE INVITED BY 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026

Offers in the region of £750,000 are invited for the freehold with vacant possession.

Services

The property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage is to a private septic tank system.

Business Rates

The site has multiple Rateable Values which are listed below:

1A The Old Cooperage described as workshop and premises with a 2026 List Rateable Value of £11,750.
B & G Gregg, The Old Cooperage described as scrapyard and premises with a 2026 List Rateable Value of £17,000.
B Walker, The Old Cooperage described as scrapyard and premises with a 2026 List Rateable Value of £12,250.
S & B Pritchard, The Old Cooperage described as scrapyard and premises with a 2026 List Rateable Value of £8,900.

The Small Business Non-Domestic multiplier for the 2026/2027 rate year is 43.2p in the £. 

Planning

We understand the property holds planning permission under use class B but may be suitable for other uses subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Interested parties should contact the Local Authority for planning enquiries.

EPC

An EPC has been commissioned and will be made available shortly.

VAT

We understand VAT is not payable on the purchase price.