1 bed Flat For Sale £215,000
A bright and spacious one bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor. Double glazed French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony. One hour of domestic assitance included per week.
Summary
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, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, and it’s 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, you’re 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. Kendal’s unique blend of history, culture and shopping makes 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. You’ll also find the shopping centres and pedestrian-friendly Finkle Street and Market Place. 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 country’s 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 lounge with Juliet balcony with views overlooking the River Kent towards the rear. There is a feature electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point and has ample room for dining. TV, telephone points and two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double 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 UPVC double glazed window above which overlooks communal gardens. Eye level oven and integral fridge freezer.
Bedroom
Double bedroom with window providing view of River Kent, door leading to a walk-in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails. Fitted carpets, raised electric power socket, ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Wet Room
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
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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.
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 Estates Manager.
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability
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.
Leasehold
125 years from 2015
Ground Rent
£435 per annum
Summary
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, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, and it’s 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, you’re 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. Kendal’s unique blend of history, culture and shopping makes 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. You’ll also find the shopping centres and pedestrian-friendly Finkle Street and Market Place. 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 country’s 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 lounge with Juliet balcony with views overlooking the River Kent towards the rear. There is a feature electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point and has ample room for dining. TV, telephone points and two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double 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 UPVC double glazed window above which overlooks communal gardens. Eye level oven and integral fridge freezer.
Bedroom
Double bedroom with window providing view of River Kent, door leading to a walk-in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails. Fitted carpets, raised electric power socket, ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Wet Room
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
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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.
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 Estates Manager.
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability
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.
Leasehold
125 years from 2015
Ground Rent
£435 per annum
