Summary - 36 BLACKSTONES COURT STAMFORD PE9 1UH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Easy, sociable over-60s living with lift access, communal gardens and no chain..
Warden-controlled over-60s development with lift access
Generous lounge/diner and double bedroom with fitted wardrobe
Communal lounge, attractive gardens and shared parking
Compact, easy-to-manage apartment — approx. 472 sq ft
EPC B and Council Tax Band A (low running council costs)
Service charge £3,389.12 p/a; notable ongoing cost
Ground rent £831.00 p/a; leasehold charges apply
Electric storage heating — potentially higher energy costs
This first-floor, one-bedroom retirement apartment in Blackstones Court is designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living close to Stamford town centre. The development is warden-controlled, benefits from lift access and attractive communal gardens, and offers a welcoming communal lounge for socialising. Presented with no onward chain and a long lease (102 years), it suits buyers seeking an established over-60s community.
Inside, the apartment provides a generous lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a modern shower room. The property is compact at about 472 sq ft, making it easy to manage while offering practical living space. Modern double glazing and electric storage heating are fitted; the Energy Performance Certificate is B and the Council Tax Band is A.
Prospective purchasers should note the annual running costs: a management/service charge of £3,389.12 and a ground rent of £831.00. Heating is electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas alternatives. The apartment is leasehold and within an age-restricted development, so communal rules and resident eligibility apply.
Overall, this apartment is best suited to downsizers or retirees wanting a secure, sociable setting with easy access to local shops and services. It offers a ready-to-move-in option without chain, balanced against predictable service charges and electric heating costs.
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