1 bedroom flat for sale

On the sunny side of the development, a SECOND FLOOR apartment with a WALK OUT, WEST FACING BALCONY, ideal for sitting, enjoying the afternoon sun and watching the world go by. Situated within a desirable McCARTHY STONE Retirement Living Plus development for the OVER 70'S. Close to cafes and shops, and convenient for the leisure centre and swimming pool.

Wainwright Court - Wainwright Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for assisted living. The development consists of 68 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. This includes beautifully equipped kitchens with eye level ovens to minimise bending, walk-in showers for ease of use, simple lever taps and slip resistant flooring.
As well as the privacy of your own apartment, theres the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners lounge whenever you feel like company, and its a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. The lounge is also the perfect space to invite friends and family over for a special celebration.
Open every day, our table service restaurant serves tasty and nutritious lunches for our homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and we can cater for special dietary requirements. For a special occasion or celebration, youre also welcome to book our function room and there is a computer available to use here.
Wainwright Court also benefits from landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in all rooms.

Local Area - Wainwright Court is located in Kendal, an old market town situated on the edge of the most beautiful part of the country- the English Lake District. Five minutes from cafes and shops, 10 minutes from Kendals unique town centre blend of history, culture and shopping making it a desirable place to live and the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. The historic town centre offers a mix of traditional shops and high street retail outlets. Highgate and Stricklandgate are the main shopping routes through town. Youll also find the shopping centres and pedestrian-friendly Finkle Street and Market Place. Additionally, you are a walk or short drive from the swimming pool and leisure centre. With golf courses and the Lakes a fifteen minute drive away, Kendal has excellent transport links with bus services providing routes to many of the surrounding towns and villages. Kendal rail station is on the branch line to Windermere from Oxenholme. Oxenholme is on the west coast mainline which provides connections to many of the countrys major cities.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and wet room.

Lounge - Spacious west facing lounge with the benefit of french doors leading on to a walk on balcony with space for table and chairs to sit and watch the world go by! There's ample space for dining and a feature electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point. TV, telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully tiled and fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and electric controlled UPVC double glazed window above which overlooks communal gardens. Four ring electric hob with stainless steel extractor over, Hotpoint electric fan assisted oven, space for microwave, integrated fridge and separate freezer.

Bedroom - West facing bedroom with window providing views of communal grounds towards the front of the development, door leading to a walk-in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails. Fitted carpets, raised electric power socket, ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Wetroom - Fully fitted wet room with electric shower, grab rail and shower curtain. Low flush WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, shaver light and point, Dimplex wall mounted electric heater and slip resistant flooring.

Service Charge - Estate Manager
Cleaning of communal windows
Water rates for communal areas and apartments
Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
Window Cleaning (outside only)
24-hour emergency call system
Upkeep of gardens and grounds
Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
Buildings insurance
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
Care staff on-site 24-hours a day
Running of the on-site restaurant
Intruder alarm system
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service charge: £6,910.95 pa. (for financial year end 30/09/2022)

Car Parking Permit Scheme - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information - Leasehold
Lease length: 125 years from 2015
Ground rent: £435 per annum reviewed 01/2030
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
Council Tax: South Lakeland Band B