Retirement Homes for sale in Cumbria | Alavana Place

Retirement Living at Alavana Place, Kendal

Front Exterior

Front Exterior

Gardens & Terrace

a large building with a grassy field in front of it

Views across Kendal Cricket Club

View of Kendal Castle

Shared Ownership with McCarthy Stone and Homes England.

Rear Exterior

Communal Lounge

a living room with a couch and a coffee table

Communal Lounge

Open Plan Lounge

Living Room

Master Bedroom

a bathroom with a mirror and a towel on the wall

Walk In Wardrobe

Reading Room

Hobbies Room

Guest Suite

Living Room

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Shower Room

Shared Ownership

1 bed from
£115,000/£264 pcm
2 beds from
£147,500/£339 pcm

Purchase

1 bed from
£199,000
2 beds from
£365,000

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How does a retirement spent exploring the Lake District National Park sound? Our attractive new Retirement Living development in Kendal, exclusive to the over 60s, offering 33 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom spacious retirement apartments.

Properties are available to purchase out right plus we have a Shared Ownership scheme, run in partnership with Homes England. If you have a property to sell we can consider Part Exchange or our own Smooth Move scheme to make the move as stress free as possible.

Alavana Place includes limestone sourced from Burlington Quarry in the Lake District, which reflects the architectural style and character of many of Kendal’s other magnificent buildings. There are fabulous views across Kendal cricket ground and the Cumbrian Fells and it is ideally located close to the train station and local amenities are all just a short stroll away.

Kendal retirement community

The retirement development for the over 60s is designed to encourage a community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own retirement apartment.

Alavana Place features a lovely, communal garden to relax and socialise in and a chic communal lounge to meet with friends and neighbours. It also offers a large well-appointed hotel-style guest suite for when friends and family come to stay, there's a reading room and hobbies room all with views over across Kendal Cricket grounds.

Safe and secure

Your retirement apartment will be ergonomically designed to ensure it is a joy to live in, while the latest safety and security features are integral. As well as the reassurance of a manager onsite in office hours, you’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and video door entry.

Things to do in Kendal, Cumbria

We all associate Kendal with the great outdoors, but while there are some truly wonderful walks for all abilities to enjoy– and an annual Kendal Walking Festival every May, there are plenty of more relaxing ways to enjoy the town from shopping to museums and history trails. Kendal is packed full of creative and artisanal eateries and micro-producers, making a delightful spot for foodies – and there are plenty of independent pubs and bars too, including the oldest inn in town, Ye Olde Fleece Inn, which often puts on events from pop up cinemas to comedy nights.

Development Highlights

No Ground Rent to pay
Elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom retirement apartments
Wonderful views across Kendal Cricket Club
A range of amenities close by including cafes, restaurants and shops
Dedicated House Manager to run the development day-to-day
Safe and secure with a 24/7 emergency call system and camera entry system

Key Features

Communal lounge
Landscaped gardens
Guest parking
Guest suite
Lifts to all floors
Lounge Wi-Fi access

Interactive Site Plan

Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.

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Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2023

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£60.10

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£90.14

* Reviewed annually

You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
If you buy 50% of the value of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share.
You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

Shared Ownership is when you buy part of your property and rent the rest. It enables customers to enjoy a McCarthy Stone property without committing to purchase 100% of the property value. Homes England is the government approved provider of Shared Ownership schemes which enables us to deliver the ownership option. They regulate rental charges and fees applicable to the homes within this scheme.

No, Shared Ownership is available at selected developments and exclusions do apply. Speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more.

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don’t buy.

Before entering into the Shared Ownership agreement, we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs both today and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

Car Parking spaces are available at some developments. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.

This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included.

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£60.10

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£90.14

* Reviewed annually

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

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Find out how Shared Ownership with McCarthy Stone works.

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Join us at one of our events

Every Wednesday
10:30 - 12:00
Welcome Wednesday
Every Wednesday
Next event: 1st May
Alavana Place, Shap Road, Kendal LA9 6FU
Come and experience life here at Alavana Place. Enjoy a tea or coffee in the communal lounge and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle.
You’ll meet the lovely Barbara, the House Manager and while you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments. Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.
Call 0800 201 4811 or book below by filling out a quick form.
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THE LOCAL AREA

Retirement living in Kendal, Lake District

The market town of Kendal, the third largest town in Cumbria, is on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District National Park. It is seen as the Southern gateway to this unique and beautiful landscape which has 16 lakes and over 200 fells.

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Kendal is just 8 miles from the area’s largest and most famous lake, Lake Windermere (from Kendal train station the journey takes just 15 minutes) and is an ideal base to explore the whole region, which boasts the likes of Coniston Water, the inspiration for Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons; Esthwaite Water which inspired Beatrix Potter and Ullswater which is surrounded by the breath-taking Helvellyn mountain range.

If you crave coastline then the Furness peninsula offers scenic beaches and wildlife walks, as well as access to the fascinating, yet tiny, Piel Island, which boasts a historic fort and a living, breathing king!

Kendal Facts:

30,000

People

10 minutes

From the town centre

Alavana Place

Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6FU (Sat Nav LA9 6FU)

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“The gardens here are the most beautiful I've ever seen, and I get to enjoy them without the worry of having to maintain them myself. It is just such an easy way of life and I would absolutely recommend downsizing to a development such as this.”

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Offer

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Move For Free
Reserve a property at this development between 1st January and 26th April 2024 and we'll pay your Stamp Duty and help towards your legal, estate agent and moving fees*.
*Terms and conditions apply
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Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees, no viewings and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
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Try before you buy
If you’ve been thinking about what living in one of our developments is really like, now is the perfect time to give it a try. We are offering a complimentary two night stay in one of our fully furnished retirement apartments.
To arrange a stay call us on 0800 201 4811.
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Alavana Place

Alavana Place

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