McCarthy & Stone, Market House

Retirement properties in Wimborne, Dorset

Our new retirement homes have sold out at this wonderful community. Browse our Resales website to find a preowned property or call 0800 201 4811 for further information.

Part of the retirement village, 'The Old Market Village’, Market House offers retirement apartments set around a beautiful village green in a great location in the wonderful town of Wimborne – voted second place to live in Dorset by online lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos.

Spacious, light and contemporary, our retirement properties are designed to be a pleasure to live in, with high spec, high quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

This Dorset retirement village offers a variety of amenities to make your life easier too. You’ll find a bistro serving morning coffee and delicious lunches, a wellness zone with health and fitness studios, as well as a hair and beauty salon and a sociable homeowners’ lounge. There’s also a pretty rural walking trail running around the development.

Wimborne Minster is a picturesque and historic market town with Roman origins and an idyllic position near the rivers Stour and Allen. As well as the famous Minister with its many treasures, including a chained library, you can’t miss the unusual Wimborne Model Town and Gardens. An intricate miniature version of Wimborne in the 1950s, complete with flushing toilets, it’s a must see. Cyclists and strollers will enjoy meandering around the tranquil pathways, the pretty central square, the Willow Walk and along the wild-life rich riverbanks.

Easy independent living for the over 55s

All our retirement properties in Wimborne 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 26/03/2024.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 26/03/2024.