31 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4LT

LOCATION

The premises occupy a prominent mid-terrace position on Stricklandgate, the prime retailing pitch within Kendal town centre. The property benefits from excellent pedestrian footfall, with national neighbouring occupiers including Santander, Ramsdens, Specsavers, Boots, Holland & Barrett and TK Max.

Kendal is the principal town of South Lakeland, situated on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park and approximately 6 miles from Junctions 36 and 37 of the M6 Motorway. The town has a resident population of around 29,500 and serves a wider retail catchment of over 50,000 people, benefiting from a strong demographic profile and significant year-round tourism as the gateway to the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The town centre offers a vibrant retail environment with a strong mix of independent retailers and national occupiers, including Marks & Spencer, Boots, Next, Waterstones, Costa Coffee, Lidl, Booths and Tesco Metro. Kendal also benefits from a busy events calendar and an established leisure offering, supporting consistent footfall throughout the year.

Kendal is currently undergoing significant regeneration through £13.7 million of Levelling Up Funding. This includes the expansion of Kendal College into the town centre, which is expected to increase daily student numbers to over 500, together with major investment in the Market Hall, Market Place and surrounding public realm. These projects are expected to enhance footfall, strengthen the retail core and support the town's long-term economic growth
DESCRIPTION

The property comprises an attractive three-storey stone and slate retail premises fronting Stricklandgate. The ground floor incorporates a double fronted shop façade with central inset pedestrian entrance and a modern, well-presented and open plan sales area with a staircase to one side which provides access to the upper floors.

The first floor provides storage, most recently used as a stock room and administration office and the second floor provides further storage space, staff WCs and a kitchen/breakout. There is also a loft/third floor which provides useful, dry storage.

ACCOMMODATION

The building has been measured on a net internal area basis providing the approximate floor areas:

Ground Floor 72.86m2 (784 sq ft)
First Floor 55.93m2 (602 sq ft)
Second Floor 50.52m2 (693 sq ft)
Loft 41.58m2 (448 sq ft)
Total Net Internal Area 220.89m2 (2,378 sq ft)

SERVICES

The premises are connected to mains electricity, water and the mains drainage/sewerage system and heating/cooling is from a mix of ceiling-mounted cassette units and radiators at upper floors.

LEASE TERMS

The property is available by way of a new full repairing & insuring leases for a term to be agreed at a rental of £35,000 per annum exclusive.

RATEABLE VALUE

The building has a rateable value of £30,750 with estimated annual rates payable for the year 2026/2027 of £11,746.50.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

We are awaiting receipt of an updated energy performance certificate for the property.

VAT

It is advised that the building is elected for VAT and VAT is payable on top of the rental figure.

LEGAL COSTS

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

VIEWINGS

The property is available to view with prior arrangement via the Kendal office of Edwin Thompson LLP. Contact:

Paul Evans – p.

Ellie Oakley –

Tel:




IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor 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/tenants 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 the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
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/Landlord.
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. All statements contained in these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Edwin Thompson LLP or the Vendor/Landlord.
6. These particulars were prepared in June 2026.