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More details for 43 Main St, Grange Over Sands - Retail for Sale

43 Main St

Grange Over Sands, LA11 6DY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £80,000
  • 962 sq ft

Grange Over Sands Retail for Sale - Grange-over-Sands

Prominently positioned Shop Premises for sale. Guide price £80,000. Located in Grange over Sands is a popular, picturesque Edwardian, Seaside town with a population of approximately 4,300 popular with residents and holiday makers alike. Served by a good range of amenities including Railway Stations, Medical Centre, Library, Post Office, Cafes, Tea Rooms, Bakeries, Butchers and a variety of independent Shops. The wonderful, Edwardian, mile long Promenade provides a delightful walk with stunning bay views.

Contact:

Hackney & Leigh

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

07/11/2025
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More details for 26 Main Rd, Windermere - Retail for Sale

26 Main Rd

Windermere, LA23 1DY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £370,000
  • 1,314 sq ft

Windermere Retail for Sale

Discover an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Windermere, where business potential is paramount. This commercial shop premises, complete with a self-contained two bedroom flat above, offers a unique blend of retail and residential prospects, ideal for those seeking to run a busienss and live above the premise or trade and have the residential element for a lifestyle business.

Contact:

Hackney & Leigh

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

22/08/2025
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More details for Long Ln, Barrow In Furness - Retail for Sale

Sunnybank - Long Ln

Barrow In Furness, LA13 0NN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £375,000
  • 4,607 sq ft
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Restaurant

Barrow In Furness Retail for Sale - Stainton with Adgarley

Vacant former gastro restaurant and public house with accommodation. Prominently positioned midway between Ulverston and Barrow, adjacent to the village green. Detached, Lakeland-style stone-built property offering traditional charm with some updates, now requiring renovation. Enclosed and established rear garden. Excellent redevelopment or business opportunity, subject to planning.

Contact:

Corrie and Co

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

07/07/2025
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More details for 63-67 Main St, Carnforth - Retail for Sale

63-67 Main St

Carnforth, LA6 2AH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £45,000
  • 1,718 sq ft

Carnforth Retail for Sale - Kirkby Lonsdale

<strong></strong> <strong></strong> An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and successful jewellery business in the heart of the picturesque market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Ideally situated in a prominent position on one of the town's busiest thoroughfares, this attractive retail premises benefits from a large front display window, offering excellent visibility and drawing strong footfall year-round.<br /><br />The shop interior is well-presented, with elegant display cases and ample natural light, creating an inviting space for customers. There is a kitchenette and W.C. A spacious cellar provides valuable storage and office space. <br /><br />This turnkey business is being sold as a going concern, with a loyal customer base and a solid reputation for quality and service. Full trading history and accounts are available upon request for seriously interested parties.<br /><br />Whether you're an experienced jeweller or an investor looking for a new venture, this is a rare chance to step into a profitable business in a thriving and affluent location. <br /><br /><strong>Services</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. <br /><br /><strong>Busisness</strong> <strong>Rates</strong> <strong></strong> Rateable value £20,000. Small business rates relief available. <br /><br /><strong>Tenure</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> Current lease is being held over with the current rent of £10,000 per annum. A variable service charge as and when repairs are required and split on a joint basis. <br /><br /><strong>Viewings</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. <br /><br /><strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Certificate</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. <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 £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (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 £120 (incl. vat).

Contact:

Hackney & Leigh

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

03/07/2025
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More details for 10 Yewdale Rd, Coniston - Retail for Sale

Ashford House - 10 Yewdale Rd

Coniston, LA21 8DU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £460,000
  • 1,456 sq ft
  • 24 Hour Access

Coniston Retail for Sale - Coniston, Cumbria

This freehold property is a rare opportunity for those looking to own a ground floor shop and three-bedroom self-contained maisonette in a central location within a famous Lakeland village and the National Park. The property is well presented and maintained, offering a shop/retail space of 27 sqm/289 sq ft, including a kitchenette and store room. The self-contained maisonette is located on the first and second floors and features a 15ft lounge with a Juliet balcony, a 14ft kitchen/diner, and three bedrooms. The first floor houses a three-piece bathroom, while the yard/patio area at the rear provides a pleasant outdoor space.

Contact:

Corrie and Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

16/06/2025
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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
  • 24 Hour Access

Ulverston Retail for Sale - South Lakeland

This property, located in the charming village of Penny Bridge, is currently being operated as a public house with integrated living accommodation. Offered for sale part furnished, it presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to continue its current use or explore alternative commercial or residential possibilities. With its characterful setting and convenient location within the village, the property combines business potential with the comfort of on-site living quarters.

Contact:

Corrie and Co

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

13/06/2025
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More details for 3 Victoria St, Windermere - Retail for Sale

3 Victoria St

Windermere, LA23 1AD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £465,000
  • 516 sq ft

Windermere Retail for Sale

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this freehold property in a superb location in Windermere village. Offering an office space with large display windows in a prime location. A 2 bedroomed first floor apartment with off road parking and a 1 en-suite bedroomed first floor flat with planning permission ready for renovation.

Contact:

Hackney & Leigh

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

20/05/2025
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More details for Ash Street/Queens Square – Retail for Sale, Windermere

Ash Street/Queens Square

  • Retail for Sale
  • £855,000
  • 625 sq ft
  • 2 Retail Properties

Windermere Portfolio of properties for Sale - Bowness-on-Windermere

The premises are offered for sale freehold as an investment portfolio along with the advantage of a spacious 2 bedroomed flat which is offered with vacant possession. This small block of prime retail has been in the same family for nearly 100 years (1927) and the rare opportunity now arises to acquire the freehold (businesses not included or for sale).

Contact:

Hackney & Leigh

Date on Market:

20/05/2025
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More details for 7 Cavendish St, Ulverston - Retail for Sale

7 Cavendish St

Ulverston, LA12 7AD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £190,000
  • 1,707 sq ft
  • 24 Hour Access

Ulverston Retail for Sale

This expansive traditional Victorian property offers a fantastic opportunity, boasting a generously sized ground-floor shop, two spacious cellar rooms, and an impressive three storey, two-bedroom flat above. With ample space spread across multiple levels, this substantial premises is ideally situated, making it an excellent commercial investment or owner-occupier opportunity. Available freehold with no upper chain, the property is competitively priced for a swift and straightforward transaction, allowing for early completion. Whether for business use, rental income, or redevelopment, this remarkably spacious and versatile property presents an outstanding prospect in the current market.

Contact:

Corrie and Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

19/03/2025
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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
  • Security System

Ulverston Retail for Sale

BUSINESS NOT AFFECTED. Located in the heart of Ulverston town centre, this mixed-use property offers a unique investment opportunity with both commercial and residential spaces. The ground floor features a bustling retail area with an existing lease, ensuring immediate rental income. Above, a charming two-bedroom flat provides a cosy living space or additional rental income. Although they share the entrance, ACCESS TO THE FLAT IS INDEPENDENT of the shop. This property perfectly blends convenience and potential, appealing to both business owners and tenants seeking the vibrancy of town centre living. With its prime location and versatile usage, it's an ideal asset for investors looking to capitalise on Ulverston's thriving community

Contact:

Corrie and Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

30/09/2024
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More details for 185 Highgate, Kendal - Retail for Sale

185 Highgate

Kendal, LA9 5AA

  • Retail for Sale
  • £115,000
  • 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 7 Main St, Milnthorpe - Retail for Sale

7 Main St

Milnthorpe, LA7 7PN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £150,000
  • 1,177 sq ft
  • 24 Hour Access

Milnthorpe Retail for Sale

7 Main Street: The property comes with the benefit of a ground floor tenant, leased until November 2029 at £5,950 per annum. The property comprises a ground floor lock up shop, comprising large front sales area with adjoining sales/office area and ancillary accommodation to the rear. 7a Main Street: The property comprises a ground floor entrance area with stairs leading to split level first/second floor accommodation most recently in use as a music studio and teaching rooms, but suitable as offices, studio, beauty salon or alternative uses (subject to any consents being received). 7a Main street would be suitable for conversion into living accommodation, subject to planning consents being received.

Contact:

Peill & Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

26/11/2025
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More details for Laning, Sedbergh - Retail for Sale

Meadowside Cafe - Laning

Sedbergh, LA10 5QJ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £549,995
  • 897 sq ft
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • Smoke Detector

Sedbergh Retail for Sale - Dent

Meadowside Café-Bar is a long-established and highly regarded hospitality business with a trading history of over forty years, the past six under the stewardship of the current owners. It enjoys an excellent reputation for quality homemade food and a welcoming atmosphere, with consistently strong reviews across online platforms. The business is now being offered for sale due to the owners’ plans to retire, creating a rare opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a well-established and profitable concern with both café and letting accommodation income. The sale comprises the fully equipped café with all fixtures and fittings, the established letting accommodation, and the three-bedroom owners’ residence. The property benefits from a five-star hygiene rating and a long-established brand name/reputation. Together these assets provide an incoming operator with a fully functional, turnkey business.

Contact:

Blacks Business Brokers

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

26/11/2025
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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
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access

Kendal Retail for Sale

This is the opportunity to acquire 60-62 Highgate. The property is currently let to THEAWORLDUK CIC on an FRI lease for 5 years from 19th August 2025, at a current rent of £23,000pa. There is a mutual option to break at the end of the 3rd year. The lease is outside the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act.

Contact:

MHPI Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

11/11/2025
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More details for Stricklandgate, Kendal - Retail for Sale

Stricklandgate

Kendal, LA9 4LU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £105,000
  • 1,089 sq ft

Kendal Retail for Sale

Situated down Angel Yard, adjacent to Westmorland and Furness Council HQ, this deceptively spacious office is arranged over ground and first floors.<br /><br />On entry, a good-sized room lies to the left, offering flexibility for a variety of uses. From the hallway, stairs rise to an open-plan landing area, with an additional room situated off to the right. The property also benefits from a small kitchenette and WC facilities.<br /><br />Most recently used as office space, this versatile property would be equally well-suited for a range of alternative uses, such as beauty or treatment rooms.

Contact:

DM Hall

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

15/10/2025
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More details for 33 Market Pl, Kendal - Retail for Sale

33 Market Pl

Kendal, LA9 4TP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £375,000
  • 1,712 sq ft

Kendal Retail for Sale

33 Market Place is a mid-terrace, four-storey building with a self-contained ground floor retail unit with basement storage and pedestrian access taken from Market Place and there are separately accessed offices on 1st and 2nd floors. The property is of stone construction that is smooth rendered and painted beneath a graduated pitched slate roof. The premises incorporate a ground floor glazed frontage with double metal doors to one side and there is a mixture of timber framed sash windows at the front and part UPVC double glazed/part timber framed single glazed windows to the rear, arranged internally as follows:

Contact:

Edwin Thompson

Date on Market:

26/09/2025
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FAQs about Retail property for sale in South Lakeland

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How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in South Lakeland?
There are currently 27 Retail Properties available for sale near South Lakeland. These South Lakeland Retail Property listings have an average size of 1,454 sq ft. The largest available listing in South Lakeland is 4,607 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in South Lakeland make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in South Lakeland?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in South Lakeland is about £255. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in South Lakeland ranges from £20 to £1,035, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in South Lakeland?
Several factors can impact the price of Retail Properties, including the size and location of the property, its net initial yield, and the amenities it offers. Prices currently range from £20 to £1,035 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 7.42%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in South Lakeland?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 4,607 sq ft and the smallest is 516 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in South Lakeland is approximately 1,454 sq ft.
What are the benefits of investing in retail property?
Retail property can offer long-term rental income, especially with established tenants. High street shops, shopping centres, and neighbourhood parades all offer opportunities for stable yields, with leases often structured on full repairing and insuring (FRI) terms.
What risks should I consider when buying retail property?
Risks include tenant turnover, void periods, changes in consumer habits, and local competition. Location is key—properties in well-trafficked or affluent areas tend to be more resilient to market shifts.
How does lease length affect retail property investment?
Longer leases (typically 5–15 years) can provide more predictable income. Some leases include upward-only rent reviews, which help protect returns over time. It's important to review break clauses and rent-free periods during due diligence.
What types of tenants occupy retail property?
Retail tenants include national chains, local independents, convenience stores, restaurants, salons, and service providers. National brands may offer greater covenant strength, while independents can offer flexibility and local appeal.
Do I need planning permission to change a retail property's use?
Most retail units now fall under Class E, which allows changes of use between shops, cafés, offices, and some medical or fitness uses without full planning permission. However, local restrictions or conservation areas may require additional consent.

Discover More Retail Properties for Sale in the South Lakeland, Kendal

With 26 retail units currently available for sale in South Lakeland, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in South Lakeland, particularly in high-footfall streets, suburban centres, and growing residential areas. Investors can choose from single-let high street shops, parade investments, convenience stores, and mixed-use buildings with both retail and residential components. Tenants often include local independents, cafés, national chains, and essential services such as pharmacies or food outlets, providing reliable rental income and long-term potential.

When purchasing a retail property in South Lakeland, key considerations include location footfall, tenant strength, lease terms, and scope for asset management. Prime areas close to transport links, schools, or densely populated neighbourhoods are typically in higher demand. Investors should assess the EPC rating, permitted use under Class E, and whether there’s potential to convert upper floors or reconfigure the unit. Well-let shops with full repairing and insuring (FRI) leases and upward-only rent reviews offer strong yield stability, while underused stock may present redevelopment or repositioning opportunities. With the right due diligence, retail units in South Lakeland can form a valuable part of a diversified investment portfolio.

  • Footfall & visibility: Prioritise high street, corner, or parade locations with strong local catchments
  • Tenant covenant: Assess trading history, sector resilience, and lease security
  • Lease structure: Favour long-term FRI leases with upward-only rent reviews
  • Permitted use: Class E properties offer flexibility for shops, cafés, clinics, or services
  • Rental yield & growth: Evaluate rent levels and local demand for retail space
  • Repositioning potential: Consider refurbishment, signage improvements, or upper floor conversion
  • Exit strategy: Plan for long-term hold, break-up, or onward sale to owner-occupiers or funds

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