McCarthy Stone - Alavana Place

Over 60s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Kendal, Cumbria

This beautiful development is now 80% sold! Book an appointment today to view the last remaining two bedroom properties.

Tucked on the edge of the Lake District National Park, our beautifully designed Retirement Living development in Kendal offers an enviable lifestyle for the over 60s.

Don’t miss out - with just a limited number of spacious one and two bedroom apartments remaining, this is your chance to secure a home in one of Cumbria’s most desirable retirement locations.

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.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Kendal is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

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.

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!

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