Whittington Farm, Whittington, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2NX
For Sale
Retail, Office
1,055 Sq Ft
For Sale: £425,000 for the Freehold
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- Two-bedroom first-floor residential flat
- Ground-floor tea room or retail unit
- Traditional barn architecture with modern standards of living
- Situated within Whittington farm development
- A high-quality, characterful property
- Five-year management scheme
- Nearest alternative located at least two miles away
Barn Conversion Development Opportunity - Mixed-Use Scheme at Whittington Farm
Candelisa Developers offer a unique opportunity to acquire a barn conversion within a new and carefully planned development at Whittington Farm. This attractive conversion provides a mixed-use arrangement, comprising a two-bedroom first-floor residential flat together with a ground-floor tea room or retail unit, offering the potential to live on site while operating a business below.
The scheme has been designed to create a high-quality, characterful property that blends traditional barn architecture with modern standards of living and commercial use. The ground floor space is well suited to a tea room, café, or small retail operation, while the first-floor flat offers comfortable and well-proportioned residential accommodation.
A management scheme has been agreed as part of the planning conditions, subject to a Section 106 agreement, requiring the ground-floor commercial operation to be run for a minimum period of five years.
Overall, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive mixed-use property within a desirable rural development, combining lifestyle, business potential, and long-term value in a unique setting.
Whittington Farm is located within the village of Whittington, an intimate and well-regarded rural community offering a peaceful alternative to busy town and city centre living. The village is situated approximately two miles from Kirkby Lonsdale, providing convenient access to a range of independent shops, cafés, and local amenities while retaining its distinct village character.
The location benefits from excellent regional connectivity, lying around eight miles from Lancaster and within approximately 30 minutes' drive of the Lake District National Park. This makes Whittington Farm ideally placed for both daily living and leisure, combining rural tranquillity with accessibility to major employment centres and renowned countryside destinations.
The development site itself is perfectly positioned to enjoy far-reaching views across the surrounding Lancashire and Yorkshire landscape, enhancing the appeal of the properties and creating a unique setting for residential and commercial use alike. Overall, Whittington Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to secure property within a sought-after rural environment, balancing lifestyle, connectivity, and scenic surroundings.
Mains water, gas and electric all connected.
To be advised
The commercial element of the property benefits from Class E planning consent, allowing use as a tea room or retail shop. The premises must be operated in accordance with an agreed Management Scheme, which forms part of the planning conditions and is required to remain in place for a minimum period of five years from first opening.
Permitted opening hours are restricted to 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sundays and public holidays. The use is limited to the display and sale of convenience goods, together with the preparation and sale of hot and cold food and drinks, ensuring the operation remains complementary to the wider development and local area.
All prices are exclusive of VAT but may be subject to. The property is not elected for VAT.