McCarthy & Stone, Casterbridge Court

Retirement properties in Dorchester, Dorset

Available now for sale and rent.

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At our Retirement Living development, Casterbridge Court, you can own your own apartment just minutes from this bustling market town centre. Having first been settled in prehistoric times, Dorchester has a fascinating history, with some of the country’s best preserved Roman ruins.

Casterbridge Court consists of 44 apartments, with both one and two bedroom apartments available. Its beautiful design combines seamlessly with practicality to make your life easier, from ample storage to raised sockets and appliances. Some apartments have their own balconies where you can enjoy the peace and serenity of your own space. For socialising with your fellow homeowners, there is a cosy communal lounge as well as wonderfully landscaped gardens.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement properties for sale and rent in Dorchester are 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 fabulous 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. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021.

Local area

Dorchester is a delightful historic market town in Dorset built on the banks of the River Frome. It’s most famous for being Thomas Hardy’s hometown and its proximity to glorious countryside and dramatic coastline.

Local retirees enjoy:

• A coastal retirement: the stunning Jurassic Coast is only nine miles away, but also a close proximity to glorious green open spaces like the Dorset Downs and South Dorset Ridgeway.
• A huge choice of community events, like Dorchester Roman Festival, Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair and Dorchester Literary Festival as well as book clubs, art groups and gardening societies.
• Large supermarkets, a good mix of shops, plus lots of restaurants, traditional pubs and tea rooms as well as post offices, museums and a lovely library.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021.