Summary

• Prominent Location
  
• Opportunity to redevelop
  
• Fabulous Views
  
• Large site
  
• OIRO £785,000 for the Freehold

Location

The town of Sedbergh is located in Cumbria, sitting on the  border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With an approximate residential population of around 3,000, Sedbergh is not only a thriving community but also a popular tourist destination, beautifully framed by the Howgill Fells. The town is renowned as one of the UK’s official Book Towns and is also home to the highly regarded Sedbergh School, an independent institution with an excellent reputation.

Description

Known locally as The Old School House and dating back to 1843, this impressive distinctive property occupies a fabulous and extremely prominent position as you head up Joss Lane towards Fairholme. Set on an extremely generous plot, the property enjoys beautiful, far-reaching views of the fells to the front and the Howgills to the rear, creating a truly picturesque setting.

The property comprises a mixed-use building that combines retail/showroom space with workshop accommodation, alongside an adjoining three-bedroom residential unit. In total, the accommodation is arranged over three floors. The commercial element provides two levels of space—ground and first floor—together with a useful storage void. The residential section is configured across all three floors.

Accessed directly off Joss Lane, the ground floor of the property features a spacious retail/showroom area, divided into two well-defined retail spaces, together with staff welfare facilities and storage areas.
A staircase leads to the first floor, which offers an impressive open-plan workshop showcasing decorative exposed beams and stunning views from every window.

The residential section comprises three double bedrooms (one being en-suite), a large open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, family bathroom, downstairs wc and also has the benefit of a wash/utility room together with a useful single garage.   The residential therefore offers comfortable and versatile living accommodation alongside the commercial section.

To the exterior of the property there is a large car park together with garden areas to the front and sides offering excellent potential for redevelopment.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial property set on a large plot in a desirable location.   The property would be suitable for retail with live in accommodation attached or redevelopment subject to the relevant planning consents to take full advantage of its stunning surroundings and could offer a purchaser one the of the most exceptional settings in Sedbergh.