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Industrial for saleBlencathra Business Centre - Threlkeld Quarry, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria CA12
18,004 sq. ft
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Freehold
About this property
Established business destination within the lake district national park
Approximately 4 miles east of keswick town centre
Direct access to the A66, linking west cumbria, penrith and the M6 motorway
Approximately 20 minutes from junction 40 of the M6
Highly accessible yet set within an attractive rural environment
Outstanding views of blencathra and the skiddaw range
Close proximity to lake district towns of ambleside, windermere and grasmere
Rare investment opportunity
Blencathra Business Centre is an established business estate occupying the site of the former Threlkeld Quarry, with origins dating back to the 1860s when the original buildings were constructed for flagstone production.
Following refurbishment and extension during the 1990s, the estate now comprises 25 terraced business units providing office, workshop, storage, food production and light industrial accommodation. The original buildings are of solid stone construction with later stone-clad extensions, creating an attractive and cohesive business environment.
The estate has been carefully maintained and enhanced over time, with recent improvements including a glazed entrance atrium incorporating communal amenity facilities, alongside the installation of LED lighting and modern electric panel heating.
Extensive on-site parking is provided throughout the estate, with approximately 68 car parking spaces currently available.
To the eastern end of the site is an area of undeveloped land extending to 0.42 acres benefiting from planning permission for future development.
Location
Blencathra Business Centre occupies a convenient position adjacent to the village of Threlkeld, approximately 4 miles east of Keswick, within the Lake District National Park. The property benefits from excellent connectivity, accessed directly from the A66 trunk road via Station Road, providing links to Penrith and Junction 40 of the M6 motorway, approximately 13 miles to the east, and Workington, approximately 25 miles to the west, as well as the Lake District towns of Grasmere, Ambleside, and Windermere via the A591.
The Business Centre is situated within an established commercial location, neighbouring the northern headquarters and field depot of the Lake District National Park Authority and the headquarters of internationally recognised manufacturer Kong Climbing Ltd. The nearby Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, one of Cumbria's most popular heritage attractions, further enhances the profile and appeal of the immediate area.
Set within a tranquil rural environment, the business centre enjoys exceptional views towards Blencathra and the Skiddaw Range, providing an attractive working environment that combines the benefits of a National Park setting with excellent regional accessibility.
The property's strategic location, established business presence and unique surroundings contribute to its continuing appeal to occupiers, underpinning its credentials as a rare and attractive commercial investment opportunity within the Lake District. Letting demand for the business centre is high, and this is evidenced by many long-standing tenants being in occupation.
Accommodation
This property has been measured and extends to the following approximate areas:
Terms
The freehold interest is offered for sale at £1,250,000
Services
The property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity
Planning
We understand the property holds planning permission under Use Class E(g) but may be suitable for other commercial uses subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Certain restrictions are in place in respect of hours of use to protect amenity for nearby residential properties. Interested parties should contact the Lake District National Park Authority for any planning enquiries.
The site benefits from planning permission under ref no. 7/2023/2136 for the development of 18 new hybrid office/workshop units arranged across three terraces. The approved scheme can deliver approximately 1,331.70 sq m (14,334 sq ft) of additional accommodation, providing modern, adaptable business space designed to meet a variety of occupational requirements.
An application for approval of reserved matters has been submitted, ref no. 7/2026/2184, in order to secure the approved planning permission in perpetuity.
EPC
Each unit benefits from individual Energy Performance Certificates which are available upon request.
VAT
We understand VAT is payable on the purchase price.
Following refurbishment and extension during the 1990s, the estate now comprises 25 terraced business units providing office, workshop, storage, food production and light industrial accommodation. The original buildings are of solid stone construction with later stone-clad extensions, creating an attractive and cohesive business environment.
The estate has been carefully maintained and enhanced over time, with recent improvements including a glazed entrance atrium incorporating communal amenity facilities, alongside the installation of LED lighting and modern electric panel heating.
Extensive on-site parking is provided throughout the estate, with approximately 68 car parking spaces currently available.
To the eastern end of the site is an area of undeveloped land extending to 0.42 acres benefiting from planning permission for future development.
Location
Blencathra Business Centre occupies a convenient position adjacent to the village of Threlkeld, approximately 4 miles east of Keswick, within the Lake District National Park. The property benefits from excellent connectivity, accessed directly from the A66 trunk road via Station Road, providing links to Penrith and Junction 40 of the M6 motorway, approximately 13 miles to the east, and Workington, approximately 25 miles to the west, as well as the Lake District towns of Grasmere, Ambleside, and Windermere via the A591.
The Business Centre is situated within an established commercial location, neighbouring the northern headquarters and field depot of the Lake District National Park Authority and the headquarters of internationally recognised manufacturer Kong Climbing Ltd. The nearby Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, one of Cumbria's most popular heritage attractions, further enhances the profile and appeal of the immediate area.
Set within a tranquil rural environment, the business centre enjoys exceptional views towards Blencathra and the Skiddaw Range, providing an attractive working environment that combines the benefits of a National Park setting with excellent regional accessibility.
The property's strategic location, established business presence and unique surroundings contribute to its continuing appeal to occupiers, underpinning its credentials as a rare and attractive commercial investment opportunity within the Lake District. Letting demand for the business centre is high, and this is evidenced by many long-standing tenants being in occupation.
Accommodation
This property has been measured and extends to the following approximate areas:
Terms
The freehold interest is offered for sale at £1,250,000
Services
The property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity
Planning
We understand the property holds planning permission under Use Class E(g) but may be suitable for other commercial uses subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Certain restrictions are in place in respect of hours of use to protect amenity for nearby residential properties. Interested parties should contact the Lake District National Park Authority for any planning enquiries.
The site benefits from planning permission under ref no. 7/2023/2136 for the development of 18 new hybrid office/workshop units arranged across three terraces. The approved scheme can deliver approximately 1,331.70 sq m (14,334 sq ft) of additional accommodation, providing modern, adaptable business space designed to meet a variety of occupational requirements.
An application for approval of reserved matters has been submitted, ref no. 7/2026/2184, in order to secure the approved planning permission in perpetuity.
EPC
Each unit benefits from individual Energy Performance Certificates which are available upon request.
VAT
We understand VAT is payable on the purchase price.
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