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London Road, Dorchester, DT1 1WY

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Retirement Property

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2

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Key features

  • Benefit from a fixed service charge at Casterbridge Court
  • Located 0.7 miles from Dorchester town centre
  • Stylish lounge for drinks, chats or relaxing with friends
  • Guest suite for easy overnight stays
  • House Manager onsite during office hours
  • Modern, low-maintenance, energy-efficient homes
  • Tranquil gardens with relaxing patio area
  • Shops, cafes and local amenities just a stroll away
  • North facing
  • Patio

Description


Apartment 1 is a spacious two-bedroom home with private patio, offering a well-designed layout. The long, rectangular open plan living, dining area leads into the kitchen, creating a bright and welcoming space. Glazed doors lead out onto a private patio, perfect for enjoying outdoor relaxation.

Both bedrooms are generously sized, providing comfortable and versatile living. The main bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and a stylish en-suite shower room with a double shower. A second modern shower room is conveniently accessed from the hallway. Additional storage is provided by a handy cupboard, ensuring a well-organised and clutter-free home.

With its spacious design and seamless indoor-outdoor living, Apartment 1 is a perfect choice for modern living.

This is a leasehold property with a term of 999 years from and including 1st January 2021.



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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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London Road, Dorchester, DT1 1WY

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About the development

Casterbridge Court

London Road, Dorchester, DT1 1WY

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About McCarthy & Stone

Retirement properties in Dorchester, Dorset

Available now for sale and rent.

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Dorchester, Dorset.

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.

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