Retire to the West Parley
The small village of West Parley, Dorset, England is set on the River Stour between Ferndown and Christchurch, close to Wimborne and Bournemouth and just a few miles from the stunning South West coastline.
Local retirees love:
- Amenities, including a supermarket, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, plus lovely pubs and eateries with more options in nearby Ferndown. There you’ll find library and The Barrington Centre, which puts on live shows, films and bingo.
- Sports and leisure amenities from golf at Ferndown Golf Club to classes and a pool at Ferndown Leisure Centre.
- Local walks, including trails around Parley Wood Nature Reserve or the River Stour— the Stour Valley Way takes you on a pretty route from West Parley down to Longham Lakes.
4 retirement developments near the West Parley
The Old Market Gardens | Wimborne
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 4 available
- Bedrooms 2 bed available
- Purchase from £475,000
Market House | Wimborne
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 37 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £207,500/£476 pcm
- Purchase from £330,000
- Rent from £3,090 pcm
Greenhaven | Poole
Retirement Living- Properties 1 available
- Bedrooms 1–3 beds available
- Rent from £2,325 pcm
Clarendon House | Poole
Retirement Living- Properties TBC
- Rental available
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Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
It’s absolutely perfect in every way. We feel totally pampered living here – it’s like being in a hotel. The position by the river is lovely and the access into the town centre is so easy. The facilities and the staff are all brilliant too. And the neighbours are all lovely – it’s like living with friends.
Mr and Mrs Fletcher, homeowners at Stour Gate, Blandford St. Mary
Browse by Retirement Living services
Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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