Units 1A-1C Mealbank Mill Industrial Estate, LA8 9DL

LOCATION

Mealbank Mill Trading Estate is an established commercial development around two miles to the northeast of the market town of Kendal. The attractive rural location and hamlet benefits from good access to the A6 which is around half a mile to the west and the A685 Appleby Road that is circa 400 metres to the south, both providing direct routes into Kendal. From the A65, Junction 37 of the M6 can be reached within six miles or alternatively, Junction 38 and Shap is accessed directly from the A6, approximately 10 miles to the north.

Kendal is the principal town of South Lakeland and is situated just outside of the southern boundaries of the Lake District National Park, only 6 miles from Junctions 36 and 37 of the M6 Motorway. The town has a resident population of 29,495 (2011 Census) and is a popular tourist destination being 10 miles south of Windermere and the gateway to the Lakes. The town has a weighted retail catchment in excess of 50,000 people and a greater district catchment in excess of 102,000. The district's Class Grouping indicates that in excess of 50% of the catchment area is of A, B or C demographic.

Oxenholme Train Station which is situated on the West Coast main railway line is located 6 miles to the south providing direct services to London (approximate journey time 2 hours 50 minutes) and Glasgow (1 hour 45 minutes).

Mealbank Mill Trading Estate is a mixed-use development of a former mill and houses a range of buildings and occupiers. The northern area of Kendal generally provides the main commercial estates including Lake District Business Park, Shap Road Industrial Estate, Mintsfeet Trading Estate, Meadowbank Business Park and South Lakeland Retail Park which are all within 2 miles of Mealbank.

The attached plan shows the location of the property (for identification purposes only).

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a large open plan high-bay warehouse which has been divided into 3 separate units of single-storey brick construction around a steel portal frame and underneath a multi-pitched insulated profile clad roof that incorporates translucent roof lights. The minimum eaves height is approximately 5.44 metres rising to 8.04 metres at the apex of the steel frame and the units benefit from modern LED warehouse lighting.

The building has most recently been occupied as a whole however has been divided into three self-contained separate units, therefore occupiers benefit from flexible sizes.

Unit 1A has a dock leveller and access ramp (3.21m wide), an internal amenity block which provides WCs and staff mess area at ground floor and offices at first floor.

Units 1B & 1C each have a sliding concertina steel vehicle door measuring 4.42 metres high x 4.25 metres wide and will have a WC and kitchen point installed.

Externally, there is a tarmacadam yard to the front secured by steel balustrade fencing and double vehicle gates and each unit will have 10 car parking spaces, therefore as a whole the unit provides 30 car parking spaces.

ACCOMMODATION

The units have been measured on a gross internal area basis as follows:


Unit 1A 1,350.00m2 14,531 sq ft
Unit 1B 1,301.62m2 14,010 sq ft
Unit 1C 1,380.07m2 14,855 sq ft

Total GIA 4,031.69m² (43,396 sq ft)


SERVICES

The unit is connected to mains electricity (3 phase), water and a private foul drainage system.

LEASE TERMS

The properties are available by way of new Full Repairing & Insuring leases for a term to be agreed and at the following rentals (based on £4.00 per sq ft):

Unit 1A - £58,000 per annum exclusive
Unit 1B - £56,000 per annum exclusive
Unit 1C - £59,000 per annum exclusive
As a Whole - £174,000 per annum exclusive

RATEABLE VALUE

The units will be reassessed for business rates purposes upon occupation. Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland & Furness Council.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

The property has an Energy Rating Assessment of D81 and a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available to download from the Edwin Thompson website or upon application.

VAT

All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease documentation together with any VAT thereon.

VIEWING

The unit is available to view by prior appointment with the joint Agents Edwin Thompson LLP and DM Hall. Contact:

John Haley or Ellie Oakley at Edwin Thompson or Caroline Hayton at DM Hall.



IMPORTANT NOTICE

Edwin Thompson LLP/DM Hall for themselves and for the Vendor/Landlord of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson LLP/DM Hall 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/Landlord.
4. 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.
5. These particulars were prepared in June 2025.