Area Guide for Kendal & South Lakeland Including
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Kendal, anciently known as ‘Kirkby in Kendal’ or ‘Kirkby Kendal’, is a market town and civil parish within the South Lakeland District of Cumbria. It is 40 miles south of Carlisle, on the River Kent, and is the third largest settlement in Cumbria behind Carlisle and Barrow in Furness. Kendal stands on the River Kent, surrounded by low hills just outside of the Lake District National Park. Historically a part of Westmorland, Kendal today is known largely as a centre for tourism, as the home of Kendal mint cake, and as a producer of pipe tobacco. Its buildings, mostly constructed with the local grey limestone, have earned it the nickname the ‘Auld Grey Town’. The mix of traditional shops, modern shopping areas and bustling markets provides a friendly and varied shopping environment. For eating out there is a choice of tearooms, pavement cafes, traditional pubs or stylish restaurants serving international cuisine. Historically, Kendal was one of the most important woollen textile centres in the country, producing ‘Kendal Green' and other ‘Kendal cottons' — its numerous yards were once filled with workshops processing cloth, leather and foodstuffs. Kendal was also a centre for shoe making, carpet and snuff manufacture, and synonymous with the production of Kendal Mint Cake — a peppermint flavoured confectionery which is often used by mountaineers as a source of energy. Kendal is often seen as the Southern gateway to the Lake District, being only around 9 miles from Windermere and around 30 miles from Keswick. The other lakes are all within an hour or two's travelling by car from the town, as are locations for walks and rambles, both gentle and demanding. The Lancaster Canal was built as far as Kendal in 1819, but the northern section was rendered non-navigable by the construction of the M6. Part of this section was also drained and filled in to prevent leakage, and the course of the canal through Kendal has now been redeveloped. The canal towpath, however, remains as a footpath through Kendal.
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Ambleside Ambleside is a town situated at the head of the Lake Windermere, within the Lake District National Park. To the south of Ambleside is the Roman fort of Galava, dating from AD79. To the west, Loughrigg Fell rises above the town; to the north are Red Screes and the hills of the Fairfield group; to the east is Wansfell. Ambleside is a base for hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking. It has a number of hotels, guest houses, pubs and restaurants as well as shops. In particular, there are a number of shops selling equipment for walkers and climbers in the town. Ferries run to Bowness-on-Windermere and Lakeside offering views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
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Grange-over-Sands is a coastal town with a wide tidal range along its beaches; it attracts tourists exploring the southern Lakeland fells. Adjacent to the town are Lindale, to the north-east, Cartmel to the north-west, with its priory to which the village was once the 'grange' or farm, and Allithwaite to the west. The country house Holker Hall, which was built on land which once belonged to the priory, is nearby. Above the town is Hampsfield Fell (generally abbreviated to Hampsfell), crowned by 'Hampsfell Hospice', a sturdy limestone tower monument offering shelter to the rain-drenched walker, as well as the finest viewpoint of all the foothills of the outlying southern Lakeland fells. On the roof, a large compass pointer and list of peaks identify the greater and lesser landmarks in the magnificent panorama.
The small town of Kirkby Lonsdale is situated 13 miles south east of Kendal along the A65. Notable landmarks include St Mary's Church, a Norman structure with distinctive carved columns. The view of the River Lune from the churchyard is known as Ruskin's View. Devil’s Bridge lies over the River Lune and is constructed of fine gritstone ashlar. The section of river underneath Devil's Bridge is popular with scuba divers because of the relatively easy access and egress, deep rock pools (about 5 metres during a low swell), and good visibility. Kirkby Lonsdale bustles with activity, with a weekly market, many local events and traditional shops. The centre is a mix of elegant 18th-century buildings and stone cottages huddled around cobbled courtyards and narrow alleyways such as Salt Pie Lane and Jingling Lane. Milnthorpe Milnthorpe is a large village situated on the A6 road; it contains several old hostelries and hosts a market every Friday. Originally a port, it remains a significant commercial centre for the area. Historically a part of Westmorland, Milnthorpe is the site of the 19th-century Church of St Thomas, which overlooks The Green and The Square; each July, the Milnthorpe Men's Forum holds its annual art exhibition in the church. The three pubs in the village are the Cross Keys Hotel, The Bulls Head and the Coach and Horses. © HCR Ltd, September 2015, V.4
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Sedbergh is a small town approximately 10 miles east of Kendal, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is at the foot of the Howgill Fells on the north bank of the River Rawthey which joins the River Lune about 2 miles below the town. About two miles west of the town, near Marthwaite, Ingmire Hall comprises the remains of a 16th-century house, incorporating a pele tower, altered and enlarged in the 19th century. Other landmarks include St Gregory’s Church which has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. Sedbergh has become England's ‘book town’ with independent bookshops and dealers who operate from the Dales and Lakes Book Centre.
Ulverston is a market town and civil parish; its most visible landmark is Hoad Monument, a concrete structure built in 1850 to commemorate statesman and local resident Sir John Barrow. The monument provides scenic views of the surrounding areas, including Morecambe Bay and parts of the Lake District. The town is home to many shops and pubs, some of which are located on the stone- paved Market Street. Ulverston maintains an old market town appearance, and market days are held on both Thursdays and Saturdays. Ulverston is nicknamed as a 'Festival Town' in reference to the many and varied festivals which take place in Ulverston over the course of the year. The most renowned of these is the Lantern Festival, which involves hundreds of local residents creating lanterns out of willow and tissue paper and parading them throughout the town in winding rivers of light. The annual event culminates in a lively display of theatrical performance and fireworks in Ford Park, and was organised entirely by the community themselves for the first time in 2008.
Windermere town is located half a mile away from the lake of the same name, situated against a mountain backdrop within the Lake District. It has grown along with the older lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere; both have distinguishable town centres. It is central to various other picturesque towns and villages. Windermere Lake – which hosts a ferry ride tour - is the largest natural lake in England, and is the main draw for the many tourists that frequent the Lake District. Boats from the piers in Bowness (about a 15-minute walk from the top of Windermere town) sail around the lake, many of which call at Ambleside, or Lakeside where there is a restored railway.
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Windermere town was known as Birthwaite prior to the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway, which stimulated its development. Windermere station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and the West Coast Main Line. The town centre offers various high street shops, retail outlets and locally-made crafts and antiques most of which are located around Queen’s Square and Lake Road. For a vast range of cookware and household supplies, Lakeland Ltd is located opposite Windermere railway station.
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Kendal is around 8 miles from the M6 motorway, and is bypassed on the west by the A591 road, linking it to Windermere, Keswick and the A590 leading to Barrow, as well as being the terminus of the A65 road to Kirkby Lonsdale and a destination on the A6 road to Penrith. Kendal is signposted off the M6 at Junctions 36 (A65, A590), Junction 37 (A684 road), Junction 38 (A685 road) and Junction 39 (A6). The most direct driving route from Kendal to the city centre of Lancaster begins with the A6, then joining onto the M6 at junction 36. The distance is approximately 22.7 miles; journey time 32 minutes subject to traffic conditions.
Kendal railway station is situated on the Windermere Branch Line and provides connections to Windermere railway station to the north, and Oxenholme Lake District railway station (on the West Coast Main Line) and Lancaster railway station to the south. There are a limited number of train services direct between Kendal and Lancaster throughout the day with a journey time of 23 minutes. More frequent services require changing at Oxenholme Lake District station, journey time is either 24 minutes or 43 minutes depending on the time of day. For train times and fares, visit the National Rail Enquiries website: www.nationalrail.co.uk
National Express coach service pickup point is on Blackhall Road, connecting Kendal to various destinations throughout the UK including Lancaster and London. For further information, call +44 (0)8717 818181 or visit www.nationalexpress.com .
Manchester Airport is situated approximately 80 miles from Kendal. Trains go direct from Kendal station to Manchester Airport station at a journey time of 1 hour 45 minutes. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated approximately 87 miles away; the most direct journey by train from Kendal is to Liverpool Lime Street station, changing at Preston, at a minimum journey time of 2 hours. Newcastle International Airport is located in Woolsington, 98 miles away from Kendal and 5.8 miles north-west of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne city centre.
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There are 48 bus routes stopping in Kendal, offering regular services to all areas of the Lake District. The principal bus operator is Stagecoach.
In football, Lakeland Radio Stadium is the home playing ground of Kendal Town FC which was first established in in 1919 (as Netherfield AFC) by employees of the K Shoes factory. Netherfield Cricket Club Ground plays host to the team of the same name who play in the North Premier Cricket League, as well as the Cumberland County Cricket Club. Kendal has a cinema complex - the Royalty Cinema. It is also home to several restaurants and bars such as Deja Vu and Foundry 34. Sport, Leisure and Entertainment Venues in Kendal: •
The Brewery Arts Centre – performing arts venue for theatre, dance, music, drama plus exhibitions and workshops. Also houses a cinema. •
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facilities, swimming pool, indoor sports hall and conference suites
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contains exhibits on farming life in the Lake District and a permanent collection of author Arthur Ransome’s books and belongings •
geology, local and world natural history, Roman Britain, Ancient Egypt •
Castle Howe – remains of an ancient motte and bailey castle •
Abbot Hall Art Gallery – exhibits collections of national importance, housed in a Georgian villa •
Tapestry which was created by 4,000 men, women and children from 15 countries between 1981-1989. Cafe on site. •
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steam room, saunas, plus massage and other treatment facilities •
Oxley’s Blue Fish Spa (Ambleside) – spa, massage and beauty treatments •
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The World of Beatrix Potter (Bowness-on-Windermere) – museum of the famous author with exhibitions of characters from the books; features activities for young children •
Cartmel Cheeses (Cartmel)– cheese emporium with adjoining bread shop; offers expert knowledge and sample tasting •
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Holker Hall and Gardens (Grange-over-Sands) – stately home, open to the public; host to a number of events throughout the year. Features include gardens, food hall, gift shop and two restaurants •
Cartmel Racecourse (Grange-over-Sands) – horse-racing track, against the scenic backdrop of the Lake District •
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restored Victorian wool mill •
Conishead Priory (Ulverston) – large ‘gothic revival’ building of architectural significance; home to the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre which features a Kadampa Buddhist Temple (pictured) •
Stott Park Bobbin Mill (Ulverston) – guided tours, with demonstrations of Victorian machinery •
portraying the lives of the famous duo •
Mountain Goat Day Tours (Windermere) – coach operator offering tours of the Lake District •
heather gardens; home of the Lakeland Horticultural Society •
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• Lake Windermere – scenic lake, popular for water sports, ferry tours and walking
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Country Lanes Cycle Centre (Windermere) - cycle hire facility •
Windermere Steamboat Museum (Windermere) – historic collection of steam and motor boats
For further information on the Lake District, visit the following websites: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
www.visitcumbria.com
Places Of Worship Address Strickland Methodist Church www.stricklandgatemethodists.com
Windermere Road, Kendal, LA9 4QJ 01539 720 513 St Oswald C Of E Church Website unavailable St. Oswalds Vicarage, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QX
www.parrstchurch.org Parr Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7DH 01539 733292 Kendal Parish Church www.kendalparishchurch.co.uk Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5AF 01539 721 248
The town of Kendal is home to a thriving retail sector, with five shopping arcades: K Village (19 stores including Clarks, Costa and Lakeland), the Westmorland Shopping Centre (over 30 shops including Julian Graves, Vodafone and Argos), Blackhall Yard Shopping arcade (15 independent retailers), the Elephant Yard (16 shops including Boots, Monsoon and Next) and Wainwright’s Yard (at least 10 small businesses). The town centre has mostly been pedestrianised and offers a safe connection point for all these shopping areas. © HCR Ltd, September 2015, V.4
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Emergency Telephone Number – 999 - Fire, Police & Ambulance In the UK, each district has its own Fire, Police and Ambulance services, and they are linked to the major hospitals in the area. 999 calls are free of charge from any telephone including public pay phones.
In an emergency, you should call 999. You will be asked which of the emergency services you require. You will be asked to give precise details of your location, and the nature of the emergency.
You should call 999 in the event of: •
Uncontrolled fire (i.e. in a building, or even outdoor landscape) – Call 999 and ask for the Fire Brigade •
Unconscious person or serious accident – Call 999 and ask for an Ambulance •
Please note that if you call the emergency services unnecessarily, this may delay their response to another, genuine call; you may be liable for a call out charge and even be prosecuted.
This number is to be used to contact the police for incidents that do not require an urgent response, such as reporting suspicious activity, disturbances or minor criminal damage. By dialling 101, you will be put through to your local police station.
Cumbria Constabulary covers the Kendal area: www.cumbria.police.uk
Kendal Police Station Busher Walk Kendal LA9 4RJ
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Neighbourhood Watch is a community-initiated scheme which is supported by the police. Their objective is to increase vigilance and identify suspicious activity within local residential areas, and communicate effectively with the relevant authorities. The nature of each scheme varies, with some organisers hosting regular meetings with members and issuing anti-theft devices such as security marker pens and alarms. Many insurance companies for household goods offer reduced insurance rates for properties within a Neighbourhood Watch area, as their statistical crime rates are minimal.
To find out more about Neighbourhood Watch schemes in your area, visit the following website: www.ourwatch.org.uk
Here are a few examples of other facilities in the area, as well as local branches of nationwide services: Local Services Address Kendal Citizen’s Advice Bureau www.southlakescab.org.uk/kendal
Blackhall Road, Kendal, LA9 4BT 01539 446 464 Jobcentre Plus www.jobseekers.direct.gov.uk
Kentmere House, 1 Blackhall Road, Kendal, LA9 4BS
www.royalmail.com 75 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4AA 08457 223 344 Kendal Library www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PY 01539 713 520 Kendal Tourist Information Centre www.visitcumbria.com/sl/kendal
Made in Cumbria, 48 Braithwaite Brow, Kendal, LA9 4TX 01539 735 891
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State, or ‘maintained’, schools are government-funded schools where a free education is available. The criteria for enrolling your child in a state school is usually determined by the catchment area, therefore choice of school will be restricted to where you live.
Typical state-school structure for England:
Typical age (years) Academic Year Curriculum Nursery 3-4
- Foundation Stage 1 Primary Education 4-5
Reception Foundation Stage 2 5-6 Year 1
Key Stage 1 6-7
Year 2 7-8
Year 3 Key Stage 2 8-9 Year 4
9-10 Year 5
10-11 Year 6
Secondary Education 11-12
Year 7 Key Stage 3 12-13 Year 8
13-14 Year 9
14-15 Year 10
Key Stage 4 15-16
Year 11 Further Education 16-17
Year 12 Various options 17-18
Year 13
Private, also known as ‘public’ or ‘independent’, schools offer the freedom of entrants from any location, subject to tuition fees. Some private schools look for a high level of academic ability when assessing applicants, others specialise in educating pupils who have a particular talent in one discipline such as music or sport.
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Here are just some of the nurseries, schools and colleges in the Kendal area: Nursery Schools Address Kendal Nursery School & Brantfield Day Nursery www.brantfield.com
Queens Road, Kendal, LA9 4PH 01539 730 800 Safehands Green Start Nursery safehandsnursery.net/kendal-nursery
Captain French Lane, Kendal, LA9 4HP 01539 723 340 Sunnybrow Ltd www.sunnybrowdaycare.co.uk
Bankfield, Kendal, LA9 5DR 01539 729 437 Playbase Nursery www.playbasenursery.co.uk
Beezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6EL 01539 737 472 Beck Pre School www.beckcommunitycentre.co.uk
Beck Community Centre, Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7NZ 01539 734 897
Infant, Junior & Primary Schools Address Castle Park School www.castleparkschool.org.uk
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, LA9 6BE 01539 773 108 Crosscrake C of E Primary School www.crosscrake.cumbria.sch.uk
Stainton, Kendal, LA8 0LB 01539 560 410 Crosthwaite C of E School www.crosthwaite.cumbria.sch.uk
Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HT 01539 568 471 Dean Gibson RC Primary School www.deangibson.cumbria.sch.uk
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, LA9 5HB 01539 723 363 Ghyllside Primary School www.ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk
Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JB 01539 814 930
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Secondary Schools & Colleges Address Kirkbie Kendal School www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk
Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EQ 01539 727 422 The Queen Katherine School www.qks.org.uk
Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ 01539 773 900 Kendal College www.kendal.ac.uk
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5AY 01539 814 700 Special Education Needs Some pupils with learning difficulties, disabilities or behavioural problems may adapt well to education within a mainstream school with the aid of learning support, and most schools facilitate this. However, depending on the needs of the individual, he/she may be required to attend a special school to assist with development. Some special schools accept entrants of a specific disability only, with others catering for a wider range of needs.
Address Cambian Whinfell School www.whinfellschool.co.uk
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, LA9 5EZ 01539 723 322 Oversands School www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/oversands- school
01539 552 397 Wings School www.wingsschool.co.uk/wings-cumbria
Whassett, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DN 01539 562 006
Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) is the non-ministerial government department which is responsible for regulating schools and childcare services in England. For an Ofsted report on any of the schools listed above, visit the Ofsted website at reports.ofsted.gov.uk .
For further information on state-funded schools, visit the government website at www.gov.uk/browse/education .
Schools Council website: www.isc.co.uk/schools .
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For an online directory of all schools in your area, visit www.schools- search.co.uk .
Britain has a government funded National Health Service (NHS), and this service is available to visitors of non-permanent residency in the UK on an emergency basis. If you are a relocating to the UK for work purposes you may be entitled to NHS provisions following your registration for a National Insurance Number, however restrictions may still apply to your family. Alternatively, you may wish to pay for a private healthcare plan, available from various independent healthcare companies; research into the benefits of this is recommended.
It is advisable, once you have settled in your new home, to register with a local Doctor/General Practitioner, or GP. Doctors’ surgeries in the UK are generally NHS rather than private. To register, you will usually be required to fill out a form from the practice reception. Once registered with a GP, you will receive an NHS Patient Number; this number will remain the same even if you re-register at another practice. Appointments to see your GP are free of charge, and should always be made in advance by ringing the Doctor’s surgery. However, should the Doctor prescribe you medication which must be obtained from a chemist or pharmacy, then there is a standard charge, which is subject to increase on an annual basis.
Address Station House Surgery www.stationhousesurgery.nhs.uk
Station Road, Kendal, LA9 6SA 01539 722 660 James Cochrance Practice www.jamescochranepractice.co.uk
Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7HR 01539 718 080 Captain French Surgery www.cfls.org.uk
The Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JE 01539 720 241 Lakeland Chiropractic Clinic www.chiropractickendal.co.uk
71a Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED 01539 721 796
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All major cities will have adequate sources of medical care, proportionate to the size of the local population. Each town usually has at least one hospital with emergency facilities, known as the Casualty Department/Accident and Emergency. The term “out-patient” refers to someone who will be treated and released on the same day. An “in-patient” refers to someone who will be staying overnight or longer for treatment or care. If you require non-urgent medical attention out of doctors’ surgery hours, you may be able to visit your local NHS walk-in-centre, details of which may be found on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk . Alternatively, you could call the NHS on
In case of accident or emergency, it is advisable to familiarise yourself with the hospital facilities in your local area. You may also wish to consider whether you wish to register for private healthcare, costs of which vary, and research into the benefits of private treatment is recommended. Cover can be obtained through the University’s flexible benefits package.
www.uhmb.nhs.uk/hospitals/westmorland- general-hospital
Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG 01539 732 288
Dental surgery is available on the NHS, however, unlike hospital treatment and visits to the doctor, fees for check ups and dentistry work apply to most; exceptions include children, students and those who claim benefits due to being unable to work. Dentists’ surgeries may have a limit on the number of NHS patients registered at any one time, and each will be limited to a certain catchment area, therefore finding NHS dental treatment in your area may be challenging. Some dental surgeries now cater for both NHS and private patients; fees for private treatment, which is of a better standard, will be higher than NHS. © HCR Ltd, September 2015, V.4
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Dental Practices Address Crossbank Dental Care (private) www.crossbankdental.co.uk
116 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE 01539 720 820 Dental Angel (private) www.dentalangel.com
61 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED 01539 722 772 Sandes Avenue Dental Practice (private & NHS) www.kendal-dentist.co.uk
5Sandes Avenue, Kendal, LA9 4LL 01539 739 911 Cadis Dental Surgery (private) www.cadis.org.uk
24 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AD 01539 729 668 The Bridge Dental Practice (NHS) Website unavailable 14 Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5AS 01539 721 730
Veterinary Practices Address Westmorland Veterinary Group www.westmorland-vets.co.uk
Riverside Business Park, Natland Road, Kendal, LA9 7SX 01539 722 692 Highgate Veterinary Clinic www.highgate-vets.co.uk
173 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN 01539 721 344 A P Lee Ltd www.apleevets.co.uk
2 Queen Street (off Lancaster Road), Carnforth, LA5 9EB 01524 735 249
For the Kendal area, your local council will provide you with the following receptacles for domestic waste: •
: general non-recyclable waste •
Blue box : newspapers, magazines, junk mil, leaflets, greetings cards, white office paper, brochures, soft-back catalogues, telephone directories, envelopes, wrapping paper, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, food cans, drink cans, pet food cans, clean aluminium foil
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Further information, including collection days, can be found on the websites of your local council: District Council: www.southlakeland.gov.uk
County Council: www.cumbria.gov.uk
Kendal Town Council: www.kendaltowncouncil.gov.uk
Estate Agents When looking for the right property in your new location, there are variables to consider such as: •
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Your preferred style of home, such as “new build”, modern or rural •
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The type of property (terraced, detached, etc) •
The type of amenities you wish to be close to
Once you have decided on these factors, you may wish to contact an estate agent in your new area to assist you with your search: Estate Agents Address Hodgson Michael C L (sales & lettings) www.michael-cl-hodgson.co.uk
36 Finkle Street, Kendal, LA9 4AB 01539 721 375 Milne Moser Estate Agents (sales & lettings) www.milnemoser.co.uk
100 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE 01539 725 582 Arnold Greenwood (sales) www.arnoldgreenwood.co.uk
8 & 10 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4SX 01539 733 383 Turner Scott Letting Agents (lettings) www.turnerscott.co.uk
53 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED 01539 736 999 Poole Townsend (sales & lettings) www.pooletownsend.co.uk
2 Market Place, Kendal, LA9 4TN 01539 734 455 Carter Jonas (sales & lettings) www.carterjonas.co.uk
52 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP 01539 722 592 Hackney & Leigh Estate Agents (sales & lettings) www.hackney-leigh.co.uk
100 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU 01539 729 711
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Council Tax is the system of local taxation used to part fund the services provided by your local council, such as emergency services and waste collection. There is an annual charge, set in accordance to where you live and the value of the property you rent or own. Valuation Band Range of Property Values (as of 1 April 1991) A Up to and including £40,000 B £40,001 to £52,000 C £52,001 to £68,000 D £68,001 to £88,000 E £88,001 to £120,000 F £120,001 to £160,000 G £160,001 to £320,000 H More than £320,001
Kendal Council Tax charges for 2015-16 are as follows for the above valuation bands: Valuation Band Annual Council Tax Payable (2015/16) A £1,069.37 B £1,247.60 C £1,425.83 D £1,604.06 E £1,960.52 F £2,316.97 G £2,673.43 H £3,208.12
Recommended places to look for properties are on specialist websites such as: www.rightmove.co.uk
www.zoopla.co.uk
The local newspaper, which may also be a helpful resource for property listings, for the Kendal area is: •
The Westmorland Gazette – website: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
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There are many options when seeking independent mortgage advice, although not all options are free. You can visit any high street lender who will advise you on their current mortgage products, or you could visit a Mortgage Consultant who will have access to hundreds of products and lenders. It is a good idea to meet with your mortgage adviser before viewing any properties, as this will help you limit your search to properties within your budget.
It is recommended to avoid making offers on a new home before accepting an offer on your existing property.
Here are a few points to consider when making an offer: •
The ‘asking price’ is the amount of which the seller is expecting to receive for the property – not necessarily its market value or its worth to you. •
Is the asking price fair in relation to other similar properties, in the area, of the same condition? Do your research into the sale price of properties that have previously been sold in that area. Websites such as www.houseprices.co.uk and www.nethouseprices.com may help. •
Will you need to make any immediate repairs or renovations? Take this into consideration when making your offer.
Avoid exchanging contracts on your new home until you have exchanged contracts on your existing property. To exchange contracts you need to appoint a solicitor or licensed conveyancer who will carry out the legal work involved.
Once you have exchanged contracts there is no going back, if the process falls through after exchange you will lose your deposit.
All parties will be legally committed to completing the sale. Backing out may incur legal action as well as high costs. Therefore, before exchanging make sure your mortgage is confirmed, you have the deposit, you have buildings insurance in place and you are happy with the contract.
The date for completion is normally set at the time of exchanging contracts. It is possible, but rare, to exchange and complete on the same day.
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1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom 5 bedroom
£116,274 £166,614 £218,442 £363,649 £433,458 AMBLESIDE £245,000 £303,079 £360,707 £516,856 £594,000 GRANGE- OVER-SANDS £92,439
£187,340 £288,246 £350,418 £545,833 KIRKBY LONSDALE £177,500 £222,000 £322,954 £513,000 £657,488 MILNTHORPE *RARE
£154,950 £169,500 £250,990 *RARE
SEDBERGH *RARE
£149,999 £275,000 £375,000 £647,500 ULVERSTON £109,100 £140,534 £214,906 £374,583 £394,917 WINDERMERE £111,386 £257,168 £322,543 £626,747 £484,482 *Property type rarely available to buy in the specified area, at the time of publication of this document. Renting a Property Rent is often negotiable depending on the supply and demand situation at the time of looking. Most leases are for a minimum period of six months or one year. It is recommended that you view a rental property before deciding to proceed with a lease. Before you move in, the following needs to be agreed between you, the estate/letting agent and the landlord/landlady: •
•
The start date of the tenancy – usually a weekday •
Additional requirements – for example you may want one of the bedrooms redecorated or curtains to be removed etc.
Details will be stipulated in the form of a tenancy agreement. If the agreement is through an estate/letting agent, administration fees usually apply. The tenancy agreement is a legal binding document that you - the tenant - and the landlord sign; you will sign identical but separate agreements in most cases. The agreement sets out the terms under which the tenancy will proceed and your obligations to the landlord and the landlord’s obligations to you. Prior to moving in you will be asked to pay a security deposit (normally the equivalent to 4 or 6 weeks’ rent), which will be returned at the end of the letting period less any deductions for damages or replacement items.
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Upon taking up residency of a property, an inventory check-in will be organised for you. This is to record the condition of the property and its contents when you move in. This will be attended by an independent clerk.
1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom 5 bedroom
£537
£603 £725
£865 *RARE
AMBLESIDE *RARE
*RARE *RARE
*RARE *RARE
GRANGE- OVER-SANDS £550
£616 £743
£1,767 *RARE
KIRKBY LONSDALE *RARE
£675 £750
£995 £1,000
MILNTHORPE *RARE
*RARE *RARE
*RARE *RARE
SEDBERGH *RARE
*RARE *RARE
*RARE *RARE
ULVERSTON £468
£548 £717
*RARE *RARE
WINDERMERE £525
£676 £624
*RARE *RARE
*Property type rarely available to rent in the specified area, at the time of publication of this document.
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Typical Grange-over-Sands Properties:
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Typical Milnthorpe Properties:
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Typical Ulverston Properties:
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