A Grade II-listed building at 62 Stramongate, Kendal has been placed on the market with a guide price of £320,000, offering a rare town-centre mixed-use opportunity that agents say will appeal to investors, owner-occupiers and those seeking a home with income potential.
Prime spot close to town and the Lakes
The property is being marketed by H&H Land & Estates and sits in one of Kendal’s historic trading streets, with easy access to the Lake District National Park and the M6 corridor. The building comprises a ground-floor retail unit and a recently renovated duplex maisonette above, described by the agent as delivering flexibility for a range of buyers.
The first-floor duplex has been refurbished and now provides characterful living accommodation over three floors, with four double bedrooms and two modern shower rooms. The fit-out includes an Atlantis kitchen, blending period features and contemporary fittings. The sales particulars note the residential element could be used as a permanent home, a second residence or as a holiday let, subject to any necessary permissions.
Practical advantages for town-centre living
A notable asset for a central property is a dedicated off-road parking space, which the agent highlights as valuable in Kendal’s busy town centre. The building previously operated as a house in multiple occupation and retains the necessary fire-alarm system, which may be relevant to buyers who wish to continue renting rooms or convert usage.
- Location: 62 Stramongate, Kendal
- Guide price: £320,000
- Type: Mixed-use freehold — retail ground floor, duplex apartment above
- Accommodation: Four double bedrooms, two shower rooms
- Extras: Dedicated off-road parking; retained fire-alarm system
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Listing | Grade II |
| Retail | Ground-floor unit (previous tenant: Northern Soul Canine Care) |
| Residential | Duplex apartment across three floors |
| Parking | Dedicated off-road space |
H&H Land & Estates said:
"Occupying a prime position within Kendal's vibrant town centre, an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an attractive mixed-use freehold property comprising a well-established ground floor retail premises and a beautifully presented duplex apartment above."
The ground floor was most recently occupied by Northern Soul Canine Care, which announced earlier this summer that it would be relocating. In a social media statement, the business owner explained:
"After a lot of thought, I have made the difficult decision to leave my current grooming premises due to a combination of health and childcare commitments."
What this means for Kendal
Properties that combine a commercial unit and a sizeable residential apartment do not come to market often in Kendal’s centre, particularly with dedicated parking and Grade II status. For buyers who want to be in the heart of town but still need parking and a substantial home, this package will be attractive. For local businesses and high-street observers, the sale represents another change in use for Stramongate, a street that remains important to Kendal’s retail and visitor economy.
Agents are pitching the property to a wide audience — from someone who wants to run a shop below and live above, to an investor seeking rental income or a holiday-let operator working within planning rules. The retained fire-alarm system and the building’s recent refurbishment may reduce lead-in costs for a purchaser intent on letting parts of the property or reopening a new retail venture.
Further details and viewings are being handled by H&H Land & Estates. With the market in Kendal remaining reasonably active for well-located, versatile properties, this sale will be watched by local landlords, small-business owners and residents looking for town-centre living with practical advantages.
