McCarthy Stone Resales
Wainwright Court
Retirement living in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Wainwright Court is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales, located in Kendal, Cumbria. The scheme comprises 60 one and two-bedroom apartments, available to buy, restricted to those aged 70 and over. The properties are designed with practical layouts that prioritise safety, security and energy efficiency, combined with low-maintenance living.
The development emphasises community life, with facilities and opportunities for residents to socialise and engage with one another.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 100 m away
- Fire station about 150 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £975 |
| 2025 | £1,039 |
Local health safety net
Wainwright Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 20.2 miles away. The local GP practice is STATION HOUSE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Wainwright Court.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Community & connection in Kendal
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK South Cumbria LTD
Age UK South Cumbria works with local older people to help them retain their independence and exercise real choice in their lives.We deliver services that help to meet the needs of older people…
Carer Support South Lakes
Provide support to carers
Part of McCarthy Stone Resales
Wainwright Court is one of 129 properties run by McCarthy Stone Resales on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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