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42 Main Street, Bentham
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 a generous double-fronted retail shop with excellent display windows, together with a staff kitchen and office/store.
The first floor currently provides further commercial space, arranged as three large showrooms with a staff cloakroom. Planning permission has already been granted to convert this upper accommodation into two self-contained flats-one at first-floor level and one at second-floor level.
In addition, revised plans have been submitted (not yet determined) which propose an alternative scheme: a bedsit on the first floor, alongside two self-contained duplex flats arranged vertically and spanning both the first and second floors. This design would provide three residential units in total, with each flat benefiting from private accommodation across both levels.
Outside, there are two secure stores to the rear, with a locked passageway providing access to a small yard and fire escape. Under either conversion scheme, these stores could serve as utility rooms and provide practical access for the residential units.
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 - Tenure: Freehold property
SBR: Rateable Value: £12,000 TBC
Services: 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.
Revised plans (not approved) are available via our office
Ground Floor -
Shop - 9.22m x 7.28m (30'3" x 23'11") - 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 - 2.35m x 3.73m (7'9" x 12'3") - Staff kitchen with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Sink with drainer. Fitted desk and shelving. Laminate flooring. Electric radiator.
Office/Store - 2.16m x 3.08m (7'1" x 10'1") - 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 - 6.41m x 3.69m (21'0" x 12'1") - 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 - 4.23m x 3.70m (13'11" x 12'2") - Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Period fireplace. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom 2 - 4.35m x 2.00m (14'3" x 6'7") - Bedroom with single glazed sash window to the rear aspect. Fitted shelving. Exposed floorboards.
Workshop - 8.82m x 3.58m (28'11" x 11'9") - 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.
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FISHER HOPPER
Fisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: 5 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, England, DL9 4QN. Company Director: M. Alexander
The office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.
FLOOR PLANS
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