1 bed flat for sale

Alavana Place, Shap Road, Kendal LA9

This charming purpose-built apartment is designed for those aged over 60 seeking a shared ownership opportunity. The property features a welcoming reception room, a comfortable bedroom, and a well-appointed bathroom, making it an ideal retreat for retirement living. Enjoy the convenience of a community-focused environment in a lovely location.

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Alavana Place

How does a retirement filled with stunning views, fresh air, and exploring the Lake District National Park sound?
Welcome to Alavana Place — an attractive Retirement Living development in Kendal, exclusively for the over 60s.

This property is available to purchase through a Shared Ownership scheme, offered in partnership with Homes England. If you have a property to sell, we can also consider Part Exchange, helping to make your move as smooth as possible.

Alavana Place features limestone sourced from the renowned Burlington Quarry in the Lake District, perfectly complementing the architectural charm and character found throughout Kendal. Residents can enjoy fabulous views overlooking Kendal Cricket Ground and the Cumbrian Fells, all while being conveniently located just a short walk from the train station and a wide range of local shops and amenities.

Famous for its mint cake, Kendal is a thriving market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park — a unesco World Heritage Site. Here, the breathtaking scenery blends seamlessly with modern conveniences, offering a unique and fulfilling retirement lifestyle.

Entrance Hall

A spacious hallway with meter cupboard/Utility Cupboard Oak veneered doors giving the interior quality feel. Illuminated light switches in the bathroom, bedroom and hallway.

Living / Dining Area With Doors To Balcony

A spacious dual-aspect living room featuring double-glazed French doors that open onto a Juliette balcony, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the room and fresh air to flow through on warmer days.

Kitchen

A modern kitchen with high gloss finish and a black composite sink. Electric oven at waist-height and ceramic hob with extractor hood. Integrated fridge/freezer.

Bedroom

A spacious double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe that has plenty of hanging space and shelf space. Full height double glazed windows

Shower Room

Walk-in easy-access shower with a glazed screen. Vanity wash-basin with storage cupboard below and work surface, mirror and shaver point over. Heated ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Service Charge

•24-hour emergency call system
•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•Window Cleaning (outside only)
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Camera door-entry system
•Intruder-alarm system
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your property consultant or house manager.

Service charge: £3,313.20 per annum (for financial year ending 28/09/2025).

Leasehold Information

This is a leasehold property with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2023

Additional Services And Information

• Super Fast Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage