Wiltshire's Cathedral City is now an even more attractive location for retirement, with the addition of a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development, Castle Gate. Now completed and proving very popular amongst retirees looking to live in the heart of Salisbury, the spacious, stylish and luxurious complex is exclusively available for the over-60s and features 11 one bed and 13 two bedroom apartments.
Every spacious apartment features stylish fixtures and modern features like Sky TV access points in the living room and main bedroom. There is a fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob and hood, and double glazing as standard for warmth and energy efficiency.
The safety and security of residents is our priority, which is why we fit all apartments with burglar alarms, smoke detectors, and a camera entry system so residents can see visitors before they permit them access to the complex. Our on-site House Manager will be available to assist residents with any queries or issues. Communal spaces like the Club Lounge and landscaped gardens encourage a community feel, allowing residents to get to know their neighbours. We limit the number of apartments for this reason, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where residents can feel truly at home.
The development is designed with retirees in mind, with lifts to all floors and wheelchair access throughout, so you can keep your independence during your later years. We also provide a 24-hour emergency call system, to give homeowners extra peace-of-mind. There is plenty of car parking spaces, including additional guest parking so that visitors are always welcome. The Guest Suite is also available, so that friends and family who've travelled a long way have a place to spend the night.
Development Highlights
- City centre location
- Landscaped communal gardens
- Close proximity to shops and amenities
- Exclusively available for the over-60s
- On-site House Manager
- Enjoy walks along the River Avon opposite the development
Key Features
- Car Club
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- House Manager
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Castle Gate, Salisbury has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and homeowners' lounge. To get the best experience, please click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to explore the properties on this retirement development. Click on the arrows to switch between floors. Properties in green are available and those in red are already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property you can see information about the sales and rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). From there you can click through to the property page to get the full details.
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What you can expect to pay
Did you know? Our retirement rental prices include service charge and ground rent.
Take a look through our Retirement Living service charge costs.
Each year, we help residents set the budget that they need for retirement. Although we cannot guarantee that our Retirement Living service charges will remain the same for year to year, our many statutory safeguards will remain in place, to ensure that your opinions are recognised and acknowledged when defining budgets.
*Please note that not all the listed costs below apply for our Retirement Living properties. Also, our charges are calculated on an average sized development. You can find more information on our service charges here and for full details on a specific development please speak to your sales consultant.
Estimated total Service Charge and Ground Rent Charge per week:
1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | |
---|---|---|
Service Charge | £49.65 | £74.48 |
Ground Rent | £8.15 | £9.49 |
Total | £57.80 | £83.97 |
About Castle Gate

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Come and Visit Us
Come along to our Information Days on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th March
Join us at our information days to find out more about Retirement Living at Castle Gate. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our friendly on-site team and see why Castle Gate is proving so popular.
To book your appointment please give us a call on 0800 201 4811. We look forward to showing you our new show apartments.
Flexible Purchasing
Rent
Renting a retirement home is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. While for some it’s a chance to ‘try before you buy’, you’ll benefit from long term security too. Did you know? Our retirement rental prices include service charge and ground rent. Find out more.
Buy
If you’d like to own your retirement property outright, we can 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.
Part buy, part rent
Get the best of both worlds with Part buy, part rent. It’s an affordable way to enjoy all the benefits of our retirement apartments without committing to the full purchase price. If you want more financial flexibility, it could be the right option for you. Find out more.

I feel so much more liberated now that I don’t have the constant worry and stress of all the little jobs and work that needed doing to the house. Now it’s all done for me and I have the real gift of having my time back to focus on myself and my family.
Living in Salisbury
Castle Gate boasts an enviable location set back from the city centre in Salisbury, close to the River Avon and all the local amenities. Salisbury is a thriving Cathedral city, and known locally as 'the city in the countryside' thanks to the quintessentially English countryside of Wiltshire which surrounds it. The city has a bustling, energetic atmosphere, and is popular with tourists during the summer months thanks to its impressive Cathedral and close proximity to Salisbury Plains. There's always plenty to see and do, from catching a theatre show at Salisbury Playhouse to taking a stroll through Queen Elizabeth Gardens and Churchill Garden.
The impressive and historic Salisbury Cathedral towers over the city - home to the best preserved copy of the Magna Carta. History lovers will also have plenty to admire at Salisbury Museum and The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, only 0.7 miles away from the McCarthy Stone development on foot. Castle Street is one of the main roads in Salisbury, with a Tesco Metro, Iceland, and a number of pubs, bars and restaurants within walking distance of the McCarthy Stone complex. The main shopping district of the city is only 0.3 miles from the development, where all the high street stores can be found, from Laura Ashley and Clarks to WHSmith and H&M.
If you're a lover of the great outdoors, then Salisbury is the ideal destination for retirement. To the west is Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while to the south the New Forest National Park stretches all the way to the south coast. For golf lovers, Salisbury and South Wiltshire Gold Course is under six miles away.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Lloyds Bank
- Doctors
- Cathedral
- Tesco Metro
- Sainsbury's
Situated on Endless Street, Castle Gate sits next to central Salisbury, only 0.2 miles from a Tesco Metro.
This convenient location means there are many facilities and shops within 0.4 miles of the development. This includes popular retailers, a Boots pharmacy and several banks, restaurants and cafés.
In the local area, you’ll also find a large Waitrose 0.5 miles away and Salisbury Station 0.7 miles from Castle Gate.
Getting to Location
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The Team at Castle Gate

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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.