Main Street, Bentham, LA2

REDUCED TO ?250,000. Lower rate Stamp Duty.

Substantial investment property in the heart of High Bentham, a popular market town. Currently let to the Bentham Hub - a thriving local organization raising funds for good causes in the area - the property extends to approx. 3,000 sq. ft. over 3 floors.

Prior Approval has been obtained to convert 42 Main Street into a mix of residential and commercial accommodation - providing further options for investors and developers.

Available with no chain, viewings are conducted outside of trading hours.

42 Main Street

The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises: generous double fronted retail shop with excellent display windows; staff kitchen and office/store.Further commercial space on the first floor, comprising 3 large retail showrooms, along with a staff cloakroom. Following conversion, showroom 2 would become a studio apartment.Stairs rise from showroom 3 to the second floor with 2 bedrooms and a spacious workshop. This floor would be converted to create the 2 bedroom apartment under the current Prior Approval.Outside, there are 2 secure stores to the rear, with a locked passageway providing access to a small yard and fire escape. These stores provide utility rooms and access for the 2 residential units under the current plans for conversion.

High Bentham Location

High Bentham is a bustling market town with a good range of amenities, including: shops, pubs, bars, cafes, Post Office, GP surgery, primary school and train station on the Leeds/Lancaster line. Nearby towns include Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale - both with excellent secondary education options. Lancaster and the M6 are around 30 minutes in the car, as is Kendal on the edge of the Lake District. The town is a great base for days out in the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland, Lake District and coast at Morecambe Bay.

Property Information

Freehold property. Rateable Value: ?12,000. Mains electricity, water and drainage. Currently let to The Bentham Hub.Details of the Prior Approval Notification and related plans can be found via the Planning portal. Application Number: 2021/23113/OTHERS. Changes to the current plans would require written consent.

Ground Floor

Shop

Large retail shop space with double display windows and customer entrance to the front aspect, and UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Range of fitted shelves. Laminate flooring. 2 electric radiators. Access to side office/store and staff kitchen. Stairs rising to first floor.

Staff Kitchen

Staff kitchen with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Sink with drainer. Fitted desk and shelving. Laminate flooring. Electric radiator.

Office/Store

Side office or store with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Laminate flooring.

First Floor

Showroom One

Large first floor showroom with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect and 2 to the side aspect. Carpet. Access to 2 further showrooms.

Showroom Two

Impressive showroom space with timber framed single glazed window to the front aspect and 2 to the side aspect. Fire escape door to the rear. Exposed beams and fireplace. Carpet. 3 electric radiators.

Showroom Three

A further showroom space with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Carpet and laminate flooring. Electric radiator. Access to cloakroom and stairs rising to second floor.

Cloakroom

Single glazed sash window to the rear aspect. WC and wash hand basin. Laminate flooring.

Second Floor

Landing

Landing with timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect. Period balustrade. Exposed floorboards. Access to 2 bedrooms and workshop.

Bedroom 1

Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Period fireplace. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom with single glazed sash window to the rear aspect. Fitted shelving. Exposed floorboards.

Workshop

Large former workshop with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, 2 to the side aspect and a timber framed single glazed window to the rear aspect. Platform storage area over. Exposed beams. Exposed floorboards.

Outside

2 lockable stores. Passage to rear yard.

Stores

Store 1

Lock-up store accessed via Tweed Street.

Store 2

Lock-up store accessed via Tweed Street.

Yard

Rear yard with fire escape.

EPC

Agent Notes

Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.OFFER PROCEDUREFisher Hopper, as Agents in the sale of the property, will formally check the identification of prospective purchasers. In addition the purchaser will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of our offer handling procedureFINANCIAL ADVICEFree and no obligation mortgage advice is available on our website. Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a call from our mortgage broker.Your home is at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written details available upon requestMARKET APPRAISALSIf you have a property or business which needs a market appraisal or valuation, our local knowledge, experience and coverage will ensure you get the best advice. Our Guild Referral Network of over 800 specially selected offices can provide this no obligation service anywhere in the country. Call or email now to let us get you moving.FISHER HOPPERFisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: Barclays Bank Chambers, 18 North End, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AB. Company Directors: D. Spratt, M. AlexanderThe office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.FLOOR PLANSPlease note, floor plans are not to scale and are for illustration purposes only. Plans are produced using PlanUp.