Casterbridge Court
32 London Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1WY


With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
*T&Cs apply- Available now
Over 60s retirement property for sale in Dorchester, Dorset
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 property for sale in Dorchester 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.
- Planning approved
- Under construction
- Selling off-plan
- Ready to move into
Key development information
Casterbridge Court
Opening hours: Viewing By Appointment Only
Purchase
- 1 bed from £249,995
- 2 beds from £319,995
Development highlights
- 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, cafés and local amenities just a stroll away
Key Features Key Features for Casterbridge Court
- House Manager
- Communal lounge
- Guest suite
- Balconies
- Lifts to all floors
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Intruder alarm
- Mobility scooter room
- Close to amenities
- Pets allowed
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These properties are available for sale
When you decide to buy, we’re here to support you every step of the way from selling your existing home to packing up and settling into your new one. Ask us about Part Exchange and Smooth Move.
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021
You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.
That depends on your individual circumstances, but in many cases, service charges are lower than like-for-like costs in a previous property. Our research shows you could save over £2,300 a year on household bills in a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home*. Read about how we can save money on your cost of living.
Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.
*Typical net saving when running a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living apartment when compared to the cost of running a typical home is £2,312 per year. Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy Stone, 2022. Based on information from Address Intelligence using a combination of census, EPC, and planning permission.
Usually people take between 12 to 16 weeks to complete the purchase of their new retirement home, but we will try and be as flexible as possible to suit your individual circumstances.
Once you’ve reserved your retirement property, it’s likely you’ll need to sell your current home. Part exchange means we’ll buy the property from you making the process quicker and easier.
Our Part Exchange offer includes:
- Certainty: relax in the knowledge that you’ll move in on a set date and that the sale price is fixed.
- Convenience: enjoy a stress-free way to sell your home without redecorating or having to prepare your home for viewings.
- Access: to your sold property for up to two weeks after completion.
- Financial benefits: there is no need to pay for estate agent fees and we’ll provide up to £1,000 towards solicitor fees*.
- A smooth move: our part exchange offer includes a free specialist removals service
Part Exchange in just 3 simple steps:
- Valuation:
Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property. - Offer:
You’ll receive an offer from us based on these valuations. There’s no obligation to accept, and you may get a higher price on the open market. It’s up to you whether the benefits of part exchange outweigh this. - Sold:
Should you accept this offer, we’ll work with your legal representatives to finalise the contracts — and even contribute £1,000 towards your solicitor fees*.
*T&Cs apply. Read the full T&Cs.
You'll find the costs at our developments vary and this reflects the range of facilities and services on offer.
The Community Facilities Charge makes it easier for you to budget when choosing to make your move to a retirement development, as McCarthy Stone take care of any large and unexpected building and maintenance costs.
The Community Facilities Charge accounts for any structural, mechanical or electrical replacements, windows, lifts or internal decoration when required.
In addition to a monthly service charge, on the sale of your property, you'll make a contribution to the development's Community Facilities Charge at 1.5% of the resale value per year of ownership, capped at 15%.
Our dedicated sales team can explain this to you in further detail before you reserve your apartment.
We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents, and the majority of our resale prices increase in net value. View resale retirement homes.
How much is the service charge?
- 1 bedroom apartment £58.95 per week reviewed annually
- 2 bedroom apartment £88.43 per week reviewed annually
Examples show prices available at this development
We don't make a penny from our service charges
Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

What is included in the service charge
- Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Building insurance
- Development staff
- Future maintenance fund
- Professional fees
- Emergency call system
- Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
We're here to help every step of the way
Key features of our retirement properties

Contemporary spaces
With stylish fitted kitchens, bright spacious living rooms and attractive modern bathrooms.

Ergonomic design
Our properties are packed with clever, and subtle, design features to make life easier as we age.

Safety and security
Including 24-hour emergency call out, fire detection, intruder alerts and door camera entry.

Energy efficient
Well-insulated and warm so you can stay cosy whatever the weather and save on bills too.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more with our FAQs. Still got a question? Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.
Service charges cover the day-to-day costs of management and maintenance within our retirement developments, such as the heating and cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance and redecoration. They are tightly regulated by national legislation and must relate to the management services provided within the development, not to construction or repair costs. Our service charges are ‘pass through’ costs which we do not mark up in any way. They are the costs of running your development.
Our service charge varies from development to development reflecting their different sizes and facilities, but they are calculated in the same way across the country.
Costs in Retirement Living PLUS developments are higher than in Retirement Living developments to reflect the increased staffing costs, the provision of care and lifestyle support packages, and the table-service restaurants/bistros provided on-site.
Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.
The majority of McCarthy Stone retirement properties increase in value when resold. The resales team has a unique understanding of retirement living, enabling us to communicate all the benefits clearly, and a waiting list of customers for some retirement developments.
We’re continuing to improve our retirement housing to ensure properties retain their value.
This includes:
- Expanding upon and improving internal space with things like ensuites, walk-in wardrobes, level-access showers, ergonomic design, hidden care, walk out balconies and more.
- Setting up in-house management services teams dedicated to high standards for customers.
- Removing exit fees* and introducing 999-year leases.
Much more than a financial investment
It’s also important to remember that our retirement homes are not simply a financial investment, they are an investment in the quality of life for our customers and their families. Our customers are buying into a lifestyle based around security, comfort, friendship, ease of maintenance, support on hand, community, safety and well-being.
To learn more about our resales service, speak to a member of our resales team on 0345 556 4104 or email [email protected].
*A 1% contribution of the resale price still applies upon resale. This goes into the sinking fund (the contingency fund) for each development, which covers maintenance. There is also a small admin fee to cover the costs of checking that the incoming occupier meets the terms of the deed of conditions. Please contact our Property Transfer team on 01202 508299 for more details.
Meet the team at Casterbridge Court

Emily
I have a passion for helping individuals and couples transition into the next exciting chapter of their life. I’m here to ensure that the process is smooth, enjoyable and tailored to each persons unique needs. I am proud to be a part of McCarthy Stone where our mission is to create a welcoming, comfortable and vibrant community for people who are ready to live life to the fullest.

Julie
Here in office hours to ensure communal areas and gardens are well maintained, services are delivered—and for your peace of mind.

Your local amenities at Casterbridge Court
32 London Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1WY
- Bus Stop
- Fordington Practice
- Post Office
- Waitrose
The development is located on London Road, 0.7 miles from the centre of Dorchester.
In the local area, there is a Waitrose 0.3 miles from the development, as well as a Boots Pharmacy and bank branches.
There are many attractions within 0.6 miles, including museums and a cinema. You’ll also find many shops and cafés under 1.5 miles away.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode may be newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.

Retirement living in Dorchester
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.
Community news
From homeowner stories to events and fundraising, read the latest news from in and around Casterbridge Court.
What's on at Casterbridge Court

Museum
In local communityThere’s a museum/place of historic interest local to this development.

Leisure Centre
In local communityYou’ll find a leisure centre with fitness classes, a gym and swimming pool close by.

Library
In local communityWe’re close to a library offering community facilities and clubs/events.

Local Restaurants
In local communityYou’ll find a range of eating places to suit all tastes close to this development.
Meet our happy homeowners

Moving into our new home has changed our lives completely for the better. We can go out into Dorchester to do more things and it's more secure than the bungalow we were living in before, which was quite isolated. It's great to have people around.
Brian and Lynne, Homeowners at Casterbridge Court
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Visit Our Open House Event

Join us for an exclusive Open House Event and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes Casterbridge Court so special.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.
Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”
To book your place call 0800 201 4811 or
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Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.

Smooth Move
Nobody expects moving home to be easy, but we’re here to help you every step of the way; from the moment you make a reservation, through to the day you move in. Our Smooth Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.