McCarthy Stone - Barley Ridge Gardens

Over 60s retirement property for sale and rent in Stamford, Lincolnshire

With 40% of apartments already reserved at Barley Ridge Gardens, call us now to find out more about these lovely new retirement homes in sought-after Stamford, Lincolnshire.

These beautiful independent living apartments for the over 60s will enjoy stunning views over countryside, allotments and the River Welland to the rear but are also situated within walking distance of Stamford town centre. There you’ll find plentiful amenities like supermarkets (including an M&S and Waitrose), pubs, restaurants, medical services, Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, the popular George Hotel and public transport including a bus and train station. Stamford has recently been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale and rent in Stamford is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the beautiful lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

From these retirement apartments for sale in Stamford, you can enjoy the surrounding countryside and tranquil riverside walks with ease, while the thriving town centre is just a short stroll away. The vibrant high street offers plentiful coffee shops, restaurants and tempting retailers as well as regular markets.

Picturesque Stamford is a prosperous and historic market town known for its stunning architecture including five medieval churches with striking spires, glorious Georgian terraces, quaint passageways, and charming market squares. Unsurprisingly it’s a popular location for filmmakers.

On the outskirts of the town you’ll find the Elizabethan Burghley House and Gardens - with eighteen state rooms, a sculpture garden and the Garden of Surprises, it is well worth a trip. Another Elizabethan treasure nearby is Tolethorpe Hall which is home to outdoor theatre productions by the Stamford Shakespeare Company.

Fans of outdoor pursuits will love the green spaces and quaint villages that surround Stamford including Burghley Park Golf Club and Rutland Water, a huge reservoir which is ideal for wildlife spotting, rambling, cycling, fishing and sailing.

With a strong community and regular annual events including the Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford Blues Festival and Stamford Riverside Festival as well as excellent transport links to the wider region, Stamford is a truly superb spot for retirement living.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 18/12/2025