1 bed flat for sale

40 Alavana Place, Shap Road, Kendal LA9

A spacious and well-presented retirement apartment in the popular Alavana Place development in Kendal, exclusively for the over 60s. The property features a bright east-facing living room with French doors to a Juliet balcony, a modern high-gloss kitchen with integrated appliances, a generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a stylish walk-in shower room. Ideally located close to Kendal town centre, the railway station and local amenities, with attractive views towards the surrounding Cumbrian Fells.

Development Overview

Alavana Place is an attractive Retirement Living development in Kendal, exclusively for the over 60s, offering a relaxed lifestyle in a beautiful Cumbrian setting.

Built using local Burlington limestone, the development enjoys impressive views across Kendal Cricket Ground towards the surrounding Cumbrian Fells. Its convenient location also places Kendal train station, local shops and everyday amenities within easy walking distance.

Kendal itself is a thriving historic market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park, combining spectacular countryside and outdoor pursuits with a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and useful local services.

Apartment Overview

This well-presented apartment offers a spacious and practical layout, with a welcoming hallway featuring a meter/utility cupboard, illuminated light switches, painted white internal doors and a quality oak-veneered entrance door.

The generous east-facing living room is bright and airy, with double-glazed French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, allowing plenty of natural light and fresh air throughout the day.

The modern kitchen is finished with high-gloss units and includes a black composite sink, a waist-height electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and an integrated fridge/freezer.

The spacious double bedroom benefits from full-height double-glazed windows and a fitted wardrobe providing excellent hanging and shelf space.

The shower room is designed with ease of use in mind and features a walk-in easy-access shower with glazed screen, vanity wash basin with storage below, work surface, mirror and shaver point, heated ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling spotlights, extensively tiled walls and a fully tiled floor.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Alavana Place and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

Lifestyle Services

Lifestyle Services at our Alavana Place are designed to make everyday life easier, giving you more time to enjoy your retirement. From help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and shopping, to support with collecting prescriptions and other day-to-day errands, services can be tailored to your needs. Delivered by friendly on-site teams, Lifestyle Services provide added convenience, reassurance and flexibility, helping you maintain your independence while enjoying the lifestyle you want.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Alavana Place is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

Additional Services And Information

• Superfast broadband available
• Mains water, electricity and drainage
• Electric room heating
• Curtains and light fittings included, if required

Service Charge (Rl)

What your service charge pays for:

• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Annual Service Charge: £3,547.85 for the financial year ending 01/09/2027.

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Leasehold Information

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

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.

• 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.