LOCATION
The property occupies a central position on Mainline Industrial Estate at the eastern outskirts of Milnthorpe, South Lakeland, which is at the southern end of Cumbria, in the North West of England. The estate has a variety of uses that include trade, transport and storage and distribution companies that include Kalisan, James Cropper 3D Products, Heartwood Bespoke joinery and Lake Loos.
Milnthorpe is a large village with a population of 2,225 (2021 Census) which was originally a port, using the River Bela and estuary (now only navigable to Arnside) and remains a lively commercial centre for South Lakeland.
The town benefits from tourism and hospitality being situated on the A6 between Carnforth and the A590 offering good local facilities including a Booths Supermarket, a number of public houses and restaurants and separate primary and secondary schools. Local areas of interest include Dallam Tower and Estate well known for its attractive walks that take in the River Bela and a large population of deer and also Levens Hall and Gardens which is a short distance to the north. Arnside is 3 miles away taking in Morecambe Bay and the Arnside and Silverdale AONB extends south of Milnthorpe including Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Leighton Moss and Warton Crag Nature Reserve.
The nearest and principal town of South Lakeland is Kendal which is around 9 miles to the north with a resident population of 29,593 (2021 Census) hosting a wide range of retail and leisure facilities. The nearby village of Oxenholme has a train station on the West Coast main railway line providing direct routes to London (approximate journey time 2 hours 50 minutes) and Glasgow (1 hour 45 minutes).
Carnforth and Junction 35 of the M6 motorway are around 9 miles to the south accessed from the A6 and the nearest city, Lancaster, is a further 6 miles south, and is a historic and cultural city with a central population of 53,902 (2021 Census) and a wider district population of 138,375 encompassing several settlements including Morecambe. Lancaster is the County Town of Lancashire having excellent communications from the M6 motorway Junction 33 to the south and Junction 34 to the north. It also has a train station on the West Coast Railway Line.
Mainline Industrial Estate situated on the B6385 which travels to Crooklands, providing a direct route to Junction 36 of the M6 just 3 miles away.
DESCRIPTION
Unit D
The property provides a large, attached distribution depot and warehouse unit of steel and concrete framed construction, with part brick/block elevations, pitched profile clad roof incorporating translucent roof panels, roller shutter loading door and secure pedestrian doors.
The unit is ready for immediate occupation comprising an open plan distribution warehouse with associated offices, and WC.
Warehouse – solid concrete flooring, painted/exposed brick elevations, sodium downlighting, roller shutter loading door, offices and WC facilities.
Externally, there is allocated car parking and loading with front tarmacadam/concrete surfaces to the front and rear.
ACCOMMODATION
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate gross internal measurements:
Unit B
Ground Floor Warehouse                              1,809.69m2                 (19,480 sq ft)
Total approximate Gross Internal Area     1,809.69m²                (19,480 sq ft)
SERVICES
It is understood that the property is connected to mains electricity (three phase), water and the mains drainage/sewage system.
Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries as to the services available for future use.
LEASE TERMS
The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring lease for a number of years to be agreed. Rental upon application.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
RATEABLE VALUE
Unit D has a current Rateable Value of £79,000 and is described as a warehouse and premises.
Prospective Tenants should make their own enquiries direct to the Business Rates Department at Westmorland & Furness Council.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Unit D has an Energy Performance Asset Rating of B49 and the EPC Certificate is available to download from the Edwin Thompson website.
MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION
Edwin Thompson is bound to comply with Anti-Money Laundering legislation including obtaining evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential tenants. Prior to an offer being accepted, interested parties will need to provide the requested evidence.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land and property are available subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, lights, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations whether or not the same are described in these particulars.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party is to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT thereon.
VIEWING
The property is available to view by prior appointment with the Windermere office of Edwin Thompson LLP. Contact:
Amelia Todd – at our Windermere office.
Joe Ellis – at our Windermere office.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
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 their correctness.
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.
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.
These particulars were prepared in October 2026.
