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Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset. DT11 9GN

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Retirement Property

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Key features

  • Retirement properties exclusive to the over 60s
  • House Manager onsite during office hours
  • Stylish lounge for drinks, chats or relaxing with friends
  • Modern, low-maintenance, energy-efficient homes
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens, designed for your enjoyment
  • Sociable community with regular events and clubs
  • Shops, cafes and local amenities just a stroll away
  • Easy access to Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset countryside
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Walk out balcony

Description


This stylish one-bedroom apartment offers modern living in a bright and airy space. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is designed for both comfort and functionality, with glazed doors that flood the space with natural light and lead onto a private balcony - perfect for relaxing or entertaining.


The generously sized bedroom includes a fitted wardrobe. A sleek shower room features a contemporary white suite and a spacious shower. Additional storage is provided by a useful cupboard off the hallway, ensuring a clutter-free living environment.


Combining style, convenience, and thoughtful design, this apartment is ideal for those seeking a comfortable and well-connected home.

  • £127,500/£293 pcm (50% example share/50% rent)
  • Other shares available


SAP Rating - up to 85

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    Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset. DT11 9GN

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    About the development

    Stour Gate

    Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset. DT11 9GN

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    About McCarthy Stone

    Over 60s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Blandford St Mary, Dorset

    Exclusive to the over 60s, this retirement development consists of 45 one or two-bedroom apartments conveniently tucked away in a peaceful location close to the banks of the river Stour in historic Blandford St. Mary, Dorset, on the site of the old brewery. The apartments to the rear of the development overlook the beautiful Green Flag awarded Stour Meadows.

    Easy independent living for the over 60s

    All our retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Blandford St Mary 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 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.

    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.

    Local area

    The retirement development is situated in Blandford St Mary on the south bank of the River Stour, immediately opposite the centre of Blandford Forum. The village was built around the Badger Brewery and you could do worse than enjoy a craft beer – or coffee and cake - at the beautifully restored Brewery Tap, Blandford. Or for an usual day out why not explore Blandford Fashion Museum which also boasts a lovely tearoom.

    The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 30/09/2023.

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