Blencathra Business Centre - Threlkeld Quarry
Threlkeld, KESWICK, Cumbria CA12 4TR
For Sale 18,004 Sq Ft Sale: Offers in the region of £1,250,000
- 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
25 MULTI-LET BUSINESS UNITS WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 18 ADDITIONAL UNITS
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.
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.
The property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity
The freehold interest is offered for sale at £1,250,000