Commercial Property in South Lakeland available for sale
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Commercial Properties for Sale in South Lakeland, Kendal

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More details for 60-62 Highgate, Kendal - Retail for Sale

60-62 Highgate

Kendal, LA9 4TF

  • Retail for Sale
  • £300,000
  • 3,564 sq ft
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More details for 3 Market St, Ulverston - Retail for Sale

3 Market St

Ulverston, LA12 7AY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £220,000
  • 1,438 sq ft

Ulverston Retail for Sale

Mixed-use property, perfectly positioned on the bustling Market Street in Ulverston. The ground floor boasts an attractive double-window shop frontage, ideal for showcasing products and drawing in passing trade. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting retail space finished with stylish wood-effect flooring, ceiling spotlights, and convenient changing rooms. To the rear, there’s a practical store room, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a WC. A rear entrance also provides access to the residential accommodation above. From the private entrance, a staircase leads you to a stunning self-contained first-floor flat. The open-plan kitchen and living area is a real highlight, featuring modern base and wall units, laminate work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, a gas hob, and a double oven. Natural light floods in through the sash window to the rear, while the living area is elegantly decorated in a modern blue palette, complete with a charming coal-effect stove on a wooden plinth and a front-facing sash window with a delightful window seat. On the second floor, the property continues to impress with a luxurious four-piece bathroom suite, including a standalone curved bath, a walk-in shower, a stylish vanity unit, and contemporary tiling. The generously sized main bedroom benefits from front-facing sash windows, creating a bright and welcoming retreat. The third floor offers additional versatile living space, comprising a second double bedroom and a study or potential third bedroom – perfect for guests, a home office, or a hobby room. This property offers an exceptional opportunity for investors or owner-occupiers, combining a prime ground-floor retail unit with spacious and thoughtfully designed living accommodation above, all presented to an excellent standard.

Contact:

Corrie and Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

29/08/2025

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More details for Coast Rd, Ulverston - Hospitality for Sale

Fisherman's Arms Hotel - Coast Rd

Ulverston, LA12 9RJ

  • Hospitality for Sale
  • £745,000
  • 2,437 sq ft
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More details for Oak Vale, Penny Bridge, Ulverston - Retail for Sale

Oak Vale, Penny Bridge

Ulverston, LA12 7RL

  • Retail for Sale
  • £500,000
  • 2,912 sq ft
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More details for Neville St, Ulverston - Office for Sale

The Courthouse - Neville St

Ulverston, LA12 0BN

  • Office for Sale
  • £500,000
  • 12,700 sq ft
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More details for 54 Market St, Ulverston - Retail for Sale

54 Market St

Ulverston, LA12 7LS

  • Retail for Sale
  • £170,000
  • 1,349 sq ft
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More details for Canal Foot, Ulverston - Hospitality for Sale

Bay Horse Hotel - Canal Foot

Ulverston, LA12 9EL

  • Hospitality for Sale
  • £825,000
  • 8,691 sq ft
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More details for 185 Highgate, Kendal - Retail for Sale

185 Highgate

Kendal, LA9 5AA

  • Retail for Sale
  • £85,000
  • 1,086 sq ft

Kendal Retail for Sale

The property comprises a mid-terrace, two-storey office/retail building, thought to be of stone construction, rendered and painted externally underneath a pitched slate roof. The premises incorporate a central front timber pedestrian door from Highgate and traditional timber framed single glazed shop frontage to one side as well as a mixture of timber framed and double glazed sash and more modern windows. Internally, the accommodation is arranged with a ground floor sales area, separate rear office that could be knocked into the front shop, WC and understairs storage. There is a mixture of timber effect laminate and timber panel flooring, part plaster painted/feature wallpapered walls, plaster painted ceiling, LED panel and spot lighting, wall mounted electric radiators and door to rear yard. The first floor has been fitted out to modern offices, reached via a wide staircase, having carpeted floors, plaster painted walls and ceiling with exposed timber trusses, LED panel lighting, wall mounted electric radiators, feature fireplace and benefiting from a fitted kitchen and further WC with shower facility. The attic is arranged in two areas, accessed via staircases and providing useful storage with natural light from skylights as well as traditional lighting and electric points. Externally, there is an enclosed yard which is accessed from covered archway to one side or from the rear porch of the building. The premises currently has planning approval for use as an office but was previously a self-contained retail unit at ground floor and residential flat at first and attic levels and could be converted back to these uses, subject to gaining change of use.

Contact:

Landwood Commercial (Manchester) Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

03/07/2023

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More details for 11 Finkle St, Kendal - Retail for Sale

11 Finkle St

Kendal, LA9 4AG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £250,000
  • 4,311 sq ft
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More details for Station Yard, Grange Over Sands - Industrial for Sale

Station Yard

Grange Over Sands, LA11 6DW

  • Industrial for Sale
  • £145,000
  • 1,481 sq ft
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More details for 7 Allhallows Ln, Kendal - Retail for Sale

7 Allhallows Ln

Kendal, LA9 4JH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £550,000
  • 330 sq ft
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Kendal Retail for Sale

** BUSINESS NOT EFFECTED ** This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully let freehold investment property in the heart of Kendal. The property comprises a mixed-use building, with a commercial unit on the ground floor and three substantial residential flats arranged over the upper floors. The commercial premises is currently let to the well-established and very popular Artisan café, Farmhouse Kitchen, on a brand-new six year lease (full details available upon request). The space provides a generous number of covers, along with a large catering kitchen and additional storage to the rear, together with customer WC facilities. The property benefits from a prominent frontage onto Allhallows Lane, providing high visibility. The residential accommodation above provides deceptively spacious living throughout, with each unit offering generous proportions and well-balanced layouts. The property also presents further potential for enhancement, reconfiguration, or internal subdivision, creating an opportunity for a purchaser to maximise and increase overall income potential. Access is gained via a private entrance from Allhallows Lane, with stairs leading to two flats on the first level. The principal flat is particularly substantial, featuring a large living area and three well-proportioned bedrooms. Also on this level is a second flat, offering similarly spacious accommodation, including two well sized bedrooms. A further staircase leads to the second floor, where there is an additional flat comprising two double bedrooms. All flats benefit from light airy interiors, with pleasant outlooks over the town

Contact:

DM Hall

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

20/05/2026

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More details for 13 Market Sq, Carnforth - Retail for Sale

13 Market Sq

Carnforth, LA6 2AN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £170,000
  • 820 sq ft

Carnforth Retail for Sale - Kirkby Lonsdale

<strong></strong> <strong></strong> A first class investment opportunity in the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale, well known as a popular tourist destination. This grade II listed property has been thoughtfully and expertly converted from a former solicitors offices into a ground floor retail unit with a bright, fresh and contemporary layout, available for purchase either as a whole or as individual units.<br/><br/>Kirkby Lonsdale itself offers an excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants, and bars, providing an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The town is well known for Devil's Bridge, while the River Lune runs alongside, offering scenic circular walks along its banks.<br/><br/>The M6 (Junction 36) is just a 10-minute drive away, providing convenient access north and south, as well as to nearby towns such as Kendal and Lancaster. The Lake District National Park is also within easy reach, approximately 20 miles away.<br/><br/>The ground floor is currently configured as a retail unit, offering a flexible and well-proportioned layout suitable for a variety of commercial occupiers. The space is arranged across three principal retail areas, allowing for clear separation of sales, display, and customer service zones, and can be easily adapted to meet specific business requirements.<br/><br/>Further accommodation includes a useful storage room, a W.C., and a kitchenette fitted with a range of base units and a sink with mixer tap, providing essential staff facilities. To the rear, a porch area, currently utilised for bin storage, provides access outside.<br/><br/>This well-located and adaptable commercial space presents an excellent opportunity for investors seeking rental income, with strong potential to attract a range of investors or tenants given its prominent position and functional layout. <br/><br/><strong>Accommodation</strong> <strong>(with</strong> <strong>approximate</strong> <strong>dimensions)</strong> <strong></strong> <br/><br/><strong>Retail</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>One</strong> <strong>15' 10" x 11' 8" (4.83m x 3.56m)</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Retail</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>two</strong> <strong>6' 11" x 11' 11" (2.11m x 3.63m)</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Retail</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Three</strong> <strong>12' 6" x 8' 4" (3.81m x 2.54m)</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Kitchenette</strong> <strong>12' 7" x 6' 1" (3.84m x 1.85m)</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Cellar</strong> <strong>16' 2" x 12' 0" (4.93m x 3.66m)</strong> <br/><br/><strong></strong> <strong>16' 1" x 6' 4" (4.9m x 1.93m)</strong> <br/><br/><strong></strong> <strong>11' 7" x 6' 6" (3.53m x 1.98m)</strong> With light and power, basement for plenty of storage or potential new room. <br/><br/><strong>Back</strong> <strong>Porch</strong> <strong></strong> Communal bin storage area with spotlights leading to the rear. <br/><br/><strong>Services</strong> <strong></strong> Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity. <br/><br/><strong>Tenure</strong> <strong></strong> Leasehold subject to 999 year lease. Please contact the office for further details. <br/><br/><strong>Viewings</strong> <strong></strong> Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kirkby Office. <br/><br/><strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong></strong> All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by on 26/03/2026. <br/><br/><strong>Anti-Money</strong> <strong>Laundering</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> <strong>(AML)</strong> <strong></strong> Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl. vat).

Contact:

Hackney & Leigh

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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More details for Station Rd, Grange Over Sands - Light Industrial for Sale

Station Yard - Station Rd

Grange Over Sands, LA11 7JZ

  • Light Industrial for Sale
  • £145,000
  • 1,481 sq ft
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More details for 3 Kirkland, Kendal - Retail for Sale

3 Kirkland

Kendal, LA9 5AF

  • Retail for Sale
  • £98,000
  • 347 sq ft
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More details for 2 Main St, Grange Over Sands - Retail for Sale

Main Street Grange over Sands, Cumbria - 2 Main St

Grange Over Sands, LA11 6DP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £595,000
  • 5,611 sq ft
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More details for 37 Fairholme, Sedbergh - Retail for Sale

The Old School House - 37 Fairholme

Sedbergh, LA10 5AY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £785,000
  • 3,122 sq ft

Sedbergh Retail for Sale

Known locally as The Old School House and dating back to 1843, this impressive distinctive property occupies a fabulous and extremely prominent position as you head up Joss Lane towards Fairholme. Set on an extremely generous plot, the property enjoys beautiful, far-reaching views of the fells to the front and the Howgills to the rear, creating a truly picturesque setting. The property comprises a mixed-use building that combines retail/showroom space with workshop accommodation, alongside an adjoining three-bedroom residential unit. In total, the accommodation is arranged over three floors. The commercial element provides two levels of space—ground and first floor—together with a useful storage void. The residential section is configured across all three floors. Accessed directly off Joss Lane, the ground floor of the property features a spacious retail/showroom area, divided into two well-defined retail spaces, together with staff welfare facilities and storage areas. A staircase leads to the first floor, which offers an impressive open-plan workshop showcasing decorative exposed beams and stunning views from every window. The residential section comprises three double bedrooms (one being en-suite), a large open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, family bathroom, downstairs wc and also has the benefit of a wash/utility room together with a useful single garage. The residential therefore offers comfortable and versatile living accommodation alongside the commercial section. To the exterior of the property there is a large car park together with garden areas to the front and sides offering excellent potential for redevelopment. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial property set on a large plot in a desirable location. The property would be suitable for retail with live in accommodation attached or redevelopment subject to the relevant planning consents to take full advantage of its stunning surroundings and could offer a purchaser one the of the most exceptional settings in Sedbergh. Downloads

Contact:

DM Hall

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

18/12/2025

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More details for 7-7A Main St, Milnthorpe - Retail for Sale

7-7A Main St

Milnthorpe, LA7 7PN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £150,000
  • 1,177 sq ft
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FAQs About Commercial Property For Sale in South Lakeland

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How many commercial properties are currently available for sale in South Lakeland?
There are currently 27 commercial properties available for sale. Sizes range from 330 sq ft to 12,700 sq ft, with an average size of 2,869 sq ft. Available opportunities may include offices, retail premises, industrial properties, mixed-use assets and development sites.
How much does commercial property cost in South Lakeland?
The average asking price is approximately £187 per sq ft, with prices ranging from £30 to £1,262 per sq ft. Property values will vary depending on location, size, condition, tenant status and market demand.
What factors influence commercial property values?
Property values can be affected by location, building quality, asset size, lease terms, tenant covenant strength, redevelopment potential and local market conditions. For investment properties, income generation and yield are also important considerations.
What types of commercial property are available to buy?
The market may include offices, retail units, industrial properties, warehouses, land, mixed-use buildings and specialist assets. Availability will vary depending on location and current market conditions.
What should I consider before buying commercial property?
Key considerations include location, accessibility, property condition, planning permissions, lease arrangements, operating costs and future growth potential. Buyers should also understand any legal, environmental or structural issues that could affect value or usability.
What is rental yield and why does it matter?
Rental yield measures the income generated by a property relative to its purchase price. Investors often use yield to compare opportunities, although it should be considered alongside factors such as tenant quality, lease length and potential for capital growth.
Can I buy commercial property for my own business?
Yes. Many buyers purchase commercial property to occupy themselves rather than as an investment. Owning premises can provide greater control over operating costs, security of tenure and the potential to benefit from future capital appreciation.
Do I need a commercial mortgage?
Many buyers use commercial finance to fund acquisitions. Deposit requirements, lending terms and borrowing costs vary depending on the property, the buyer's circumstances and the intended use of the asset.
What due diligence should I carry out before buying?
Due diligence typically includes reviewing title documents, planning permissions, leases, service charge information, environmental matters and building condition reports. Professional legal and surveying advice is strongly recommended before completing a purchase.
What are the risks of buying commercial property?
Potential risks include market fluctuations, vacancy periods, tenant default, maintenance costs, planning restrictions and changes in local demand. Thorough due diligence and effective asset management can help reduce these risks.
Can overseas buyers purchase commercial property in the UK?
Yes. International buyers can purchase commercial property in the UK, although additional legal, tax and regulatory considerations may apply. Professional advice should be obtained before proceeding with a transaction.
What additional costs should I budget for?
In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax, legal fees, surveys, finance costs, insurance and any refurbishment or fit-out works that may be required.

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Market Overview for Commercial Properties in South Lakeland

Key information for Commercial Properties investors in South Lakeland and comparable markets. This summary brings together pricing and building size data to provide a clear view of market conditions and potential investment opportunities.

City Avg Price Per Sq Ft Avg Size Available
Grange Over Sands £76 2,858 sq ft
Carnforth £100 14,040 sq ft
Kendal £230 2,907 sq ft
Cockermouth £298 984 sq ft
Ulverston £144 3,963 sq ft

Rental Price Trends in South Lakeland

The price per square foot range for Commercial Properties in South Lakeland and nearby cities. These metrics help establish valuation benchmarks and highlight possible value opportunities in the market.

City Min £ Sq Ft Avg £ Sq Ft Max £ Sq Ft
Grange Over Sands £74 £76 £80
Carnforth £44 £100 £157
Kendal £44 £230 £1,262
Cockermouth £194 £298 £402
Ulverston £30 £144 £244

Available Building Sizes

A summary of the current sizes of Commercial Property for sale in the South Lakeland area. Refine your search based on space requirements and investment level.

City Smallest Property Avg. Sq Ft Largest Property
Grange Over Sands 1,481 sq ft 2,858 sq ft 5,611 sq ft
Carnforth 820 sq ft 14,040 sq ft 27,259 sq ft
Kendal 330 sq ft 2,907 sq ft 6,277 sq ft
Cockermouth 424 sq ft 984 sq ft 1,544 sq ft
Ulverston 652 sq ft 3,963 sq ft 12,700 sq ft

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