1 bed Flat For Sale £255,000
Superbly presented first floor retirement apartment with a walk-out balcony, overlooking Burghley Park.
The development offers excellent communal facilities including landscaped gardens and communal lounge where social events take place.
Stukeley Court
Stukeley Court is a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development specifically designed for those over 60. It has a collection of 35 one and two bedroom apartments, located in the town of Stamford. Stukeley Court provides the benefit of owning your own home, free from worries about external maintenance whilst having support from our on-site House Manager, if you need help with all things communal. Stamford has a train station for trips further afield.
Stukeley Court has been been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments boast Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms, fitted wardrobes in main bedroom and security door entry systems. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things communal and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
The development has a lift to all floors.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Local Area
The picturesque, historic town of Stamford boasts 17th & 18th - century stone buildings as well as older timber-framed buildings and 5 medieval parish churches. There's plenty to do locally with bars, cafes and restaurants to cater for all tastes and requirements. You will find M&S foodstore, Waitrose, Morrisons supermarkets as well as a wide range of local stores and independent shops and boutiques. For days out a visit to Burghley House and Gardens, England's greatest Elizabethan House is a must, where they hold events throughout the year. Rutland Water is within driving distance. Great roadlinks to the A1 and A43, local bus and train services make getting out and about easy.
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 utility and storage cupboard with built in washer/drier and Ventaxia air filtration system Illuminated light switches, smoke detector. Underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment with wall mounted thermostat controls in each room. Doors lead to the kitchen, bedroom, living room and shower room.
Living Room
A beautifully presented and spacious living room benefitting from a full height window and door leading to a private balcony overlooking Burghley House and grounds. There is an electric fire with feature surround providing an attractive focal point and ample room for a dining table .Raised electric sockets, Sky/Sky+, TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights, new fitted carpets, and curtains. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface and upstand. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath a double glazed window. Eye level oven, built in microwave, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge/freezer. Ceiling and under cabinet lighting, flooring.
Bedroom
Bright and airy double bedroom with a double glazed window. TV & telephone points, raised sockets. Spacious walk-in wardrobe providing hanging rails and shelving. Ceiling light, new fitted carpets and curtains.
Shower Room
Fully fitted suite comprising of a double, walk-in shower with screen and grab rail, vanity unit containing hand basin and illuminated mirror above, WC. Half height wall tiling and floor tiles. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceiling spot lights.
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
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,402.24 p.a (for financial year end 30/09/2022).
Lease Information
999 Years from 2015
Ground Rent
Annual Charge - £425
The development offers excellent communal facilities including landscaped gardens and communal lounge where social events take place.
Stukeley Court
Stukeley Court is a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development specifically designed for those over 60. It has a collection of 35 one and two bedroom apartments, located in the town of Stamford. Stukeley Court provides the benefit of owning your own home, free from worries about external maintenance whilst having support from our on-site House Manager, if you need help with all things communal. Stamford has a train station for trips further afield.
Stukeley Court has been been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments boast Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms, fitted wardrobes in main bedroom and security door entry systems. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things communal and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
The development has a lift to all floors.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Local Area
The picturesque, historic town of Stamford boasts 17th & 18th - century stone buildings as well as older timber-framed buildings and 5 medieval parish churches. There's plenty to do locally with bars, cafes and restaurants to cater for all tastes and requirements. You will find M&S foodstore, Waitrose, Morrisons supermarkets as well as a wide range of local stores and independent shops and boutiques. For days out a visit to Burghley House and Gardens, England's greatest Elizabethan House is a must, where they hold events throughout the year. Rutland Water is within driving distance. Great roadlinks to the A1 and A43, local bus and train services make getting out and about easy.
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 utility and storage cupboard with built in washer/drier and Ventaxia air filtration system Illuminated light switches, smoke detector. Underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment with wall mounted thermostat controls in each room. Doors lead to the kitchen, bedroom, living room and shower room.
Living Room
A beautifully presented and spacious living room benefitting from a full height window and door leading to a private balcony overlooking Burghley House and grounds. There is an electric fire with feature surround providing an attractive focal point and ample room for a dining table .Raised electric sockets, Sky/Sky+, TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights, new fitted carpets, and curtains. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface and upstand. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath a double glazed window. Eye level oven, built in microwave, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge/freezer. Ceiling and under cabinet lighting, flooring.
Bedroom
Bright and airy double bedroom with a double glazed window. TV & telephone points, raised sockets. Spacious walk-in wardrobe providing hanging rails and shelving. Ceiling light, new fitted carpets and curtains.
Shower Room
Fully fitted suite comprising of a double, walk-in shower with screen and grab rail, vanity unit containing hand basin and illuminated mirror above, WC. Half height wall tiling and floor tiles. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceiling spot lights.
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
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,402.24 p.a (for financial year end 30/09/2022).
Lease Information
999 Years from 2015
Ground Rent
Annual Charge - £425
