An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial Grade II freehold hospitality premises in a prime town centre location within Kendal, the principal town of South Lakeland and gateway to the Lake District National Park.
Located within the highly successful Elephant Yard development, a thriving retail and leisure destination, the property occupies a prominent position fronting Stricklandgate, Kendal's premier commercial thoroughfare. Surrounding occupiers include national and regional operators such as Boots, Costa Coffee, NatWest, Bob & Berts, Peacocks and Claire's Accessories, ensuring strong footfall throughout the year.
Kendal benefits from excellent transport connections, situated just 6 miles from Junctions 36 and 37 of the M6 motorway. Oxenholme Lake District railway station is approximately 3 miles away, providing direct services to London Euston in under 3 hours and Glasgow in under 2 hours.
The property has period features, extends over three floors, and offers versatile accommodation suitable for a public house, bar, restaurant, boutique hospitality venue, or mixed-use leisure concept, subject to any necessary consents.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor: Approximately 1,285 sq ft
First Floor: Approximately 1,652 sq ft
Second Floor: Approximately 1,010 sq ft
Total Approximate Area: 3,947 sq ft
The attractive frontage onto Stricklandgate provides excellent visibility and branding opportunities in one of Cumbria's busiest market towns. The generous floor space offers significant potential for a destination food-and-beverage business, a boutique hotel conversion, an events venue, or other commercial hospitality use.
A rare opportunity to secure a landmark property in a highly sought-after Lake District location with strong year-round trade driven by both residents and visitors.
