HOME & GARDEN
Retirement Living at Stukeley Court, Stamford Savills invited us to take a look around Stukeley Court, a stunning development of 35 premium luxury apartments recently built close to town along the Barnack Rd
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HE first thing we noticed arriving on foot is just what a good location this is in Barnack Rd, just across the road from the vast expanse of Burghley Park and a 5-minute walk to the town centre, via the charming Albert Footbridge across the Welland. We went along for the regular Thursday morning coffee morning where residents meet in the lounge, socialise, and are updated on any development issues. Immediately we walked in, the atmosphere felt like a bunch of good friends catching up with each other – and with good coffee and cakes thrown in we just didn’t feel like leaving. Convivial, yet independent The lounge and patio/garden beyond is at the heart of what this development offers – top quality style, and sociability. Simply put, it’s a fun place to be and you are still a homeowner with your own front door and complete privacy. We got to talk to the residents and found that they were typically drawn to the area because they had offspring living nearby, and the location and proximity to both shops and green spaces appealed strongly to them. Ranging in age from early 60s to 80s, perhaps more importantly they all shared the same attitude – a desire to explore, meet people and enjoy life. Looking around the lounge, with the sound of laughter and conversation ringing out,
really felt like being at home or in a hotel. And this impression is re-enforced by the décor – immaculately appointed, including good pictures and a sprinkling of antiques, making it feel like the smartest of homes or country hotels. All the public areas are very well appointed. The apartments A limited selection of one bedroom apartments remains. These apartments are well laid out and superbly appointed. Our first impression when entering was ‘I’d like to live here’. There is a sense in the design that someone has thought hard about how to maximise its utility and comfort. Featuring underfloor heating, oak veneered doors, chrome door furniture and high-spec kitchens, the apartments reflect all the attention to detail that has seen McCarthy & Stone (the builders) awarded a 5-star rating for customer satisfaction 10 years in a row. Features at Stukeley Court Lounge for socialising; Lift to all floors; Landscaped garden; Mobility scooter charging point; Car parking available on site to resident permit holders Double glazing; Walk in wardrobe to main bedroom; Telephone and television point in living room and bedroom; Sky/Sky+ connection point in living room; Washer dryers in each apartment Bathroom Fitted and tiled shower room; Slip-
resistant flooring; Fitted mirror; Electric shaver socket; Heated towel rail; Extractor ventilation Kitchen Fitted kitchen with integrated fridge, freezer and ceramic hob; Single oven; Cooker hood; Stainless steel sink with lever taps; Under pelmet lighting Heating and finishes Underfloor heating; Walls painted in neutral colour emulsion; Oak veneered doors; Chrome door furniture Living at Stukeley Court gives you more than just a beautiful new home. You can relax, knowing that there’s a House Manager on hand during office hours as well as the added benefit of having security features. These include a 24 hour emergency call system, should you require assistance, and a camera door entry system linked to your TV, so that you can see who’s calling for you before letting them in. There’s no need to worry about being weighed down by maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs for the homeowners’ and other communal areas. Enjoy peace of mind When you come to make your move, there’s no need to worry as Savills can assist you in selling your existing home and deal with much of the paperwork. You can sit back and let them do some of the hard work for you. Find Out more • Visit the on-site Show Home which is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10.30am – 5.30pm at Stukeley Court, Barnack Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2NQ Or contact Savills Stamford at 9 High Street St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2L Tel: 01780 484696
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