Gordon Court

Flood Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3FZ

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Rentals available

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Retirement Living

Over 60s retirement property for rent in Bridport, Dorset

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

Head towards the centre of Bridport town and you’ll find Gordon Court , named after Second Lieutenant Colin Graham Gordon, a WW1 soldier that once lived in the parade of houses opposite. The development has a range of 38 one bedroom and two bedroom properties as well as stylish communal facilities including a lounge, guest suite and beautiful landscaped gardens. It’s the ideal place to live life well.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for rent in Bridport 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.

Key development information

Gordon Court

Flood Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3FZ View on map

Opening hours: By appointment only

0800 201 4811

Rent

2 beds from £2,700 pcm

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Beautifully landscaped gardens and homeowner gardening club
Bus stops nearby
Excellent links to local amenities and surrounding areas
Direct walk along level footpath to town centre
Close to areas of outstanding natural beauty
Pets allowed

Key Features Key Features for Gordon Court

House Manager
Guest suite
Landscaped gardens
Car parking
Wheelchair access
Lifts to all floors
Camera entry system
Communal lounge
By the sea
Mobility scooter room

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Your local amenities at Gordon Court

Flood Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3FZ

Gordon Court Bus stop 0.1 miles
Morrisons 0.2 miles
Restaurant 0.3 miles
Dentist 0.9 miles
GP 1 miles

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The development has plenty of amenities close by, including a Morrisons supermarket and petrol station, which is only 0.4 miles away.

The town centre high street is also only 0.8 miles away, while the coast is 1.5 miles south of the development. The town centre is home to many shops, restaurants, bars and additional supermarkets, including a Waitrose.

Getting to Location

If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.

West Bay from cliffs with the town of Bridport inland

Retirement living in Bridport

Bridport is a beautiful market town in Dorset, located only 1.5 miles inland from the English Channel near the confluence of the River Brit and the River Asker, its tributary. Although famous as a rope-making centre and a fishing village, Bridport now has a vibrant arts and culture scene, including an arts centre, a theatre, a cinema and a museum, which means that you’ll have plenty to see, experience and explore close to the development.

More information about Bridport

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A smooth move

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Services covered

Did you know we don't make a penny from the monthly service charge?

Pets are welcome

Pet friendly retirement homes - that's true for our rentals too.

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Explore retirement properties at Gordon Court

Gordon Court interactive site plan

Interactive site plan

These properties are available for rent

Our retirement rentals give you a quick, easy and stress-free way to enjoy life in our friendly communities—and service charge is included in the monthly rental price.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2022

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. Did you know? No service charge is payable when you rent.

Reservation deposit* £500.00

* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed

An Assured Tenancy on a retirement rental gives you legal protection, meaning that if you abide by the conditions of your tenancy, you can live in the property for as long as you like. If you wish to move at the end of 12 months, then you can serve notice after 10 months to give two months’ notice. The notice period is always two months.

If you’d like to move into a McCarthy Stone retirement rental, we’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form. These give us the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll also be asked to provide identification documents that comply with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations.

Yes. You pay a deposit to secure your rental retirement property which is offset against your first month’s rental payment. A Tenancy Deposit, equivalent to five weeks' rent, will need to be paid when your tenancy begins.

All payments for our retirement rentals are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents (if applicable) and property maintenance.

How much is the service charge?

Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant

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.

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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

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.

The Service Charge covers the services you enjoy at your Retirement Living development, including the House Manager’s wages, heating, lighting and the maintenance of the shared areas, for instance:

gardening and external maintenance
external window cleaning
lift maintenance
keeping the lounge warm, clean and paying for Wi-Fi, electricity etc.
keeping the guest suite in tip top condition

We don’t make a penny from the Service Charge. Find out more about our Service Charges.

Our Retirement Living communities offer elegant low maintenance apartments exclusive to the over 60’s. You’ll benefit from a friendly manager to keep everything running smoothly, access to communal areas like lovely sociable lounges and large attractive gardens with seating, as well as a hotel-style guest suite for hassle-free hosting. Find out more about our Retirement Living developments.

This varies by development, but most offer a limited number of parking spaces to buy, as well as disabled parking spaces and guest parking. Some developments have EV (electric vehicle) charging points too. Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

While our retirement properties are not fully adapted to wheelchair users, they are designed to be fully accessible for both walkers and wheelchairs, with wider doors, corridors and easy to navigate shared spaces. Our bathrooms are specially designed to be easy to adapt and all of our apartment buildings have lifts.

Yes, most of our retirement developments welcome well-behaved pets and our retirement rentals are mostly pet friendly too. Read our pet policy or call the team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

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Sales

Our consultants will help you to find your perfect home whatever your budget and can support you in every step of your move.

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Property advice

Is it better to rent or buy in retirement?

Should you rent or buy a retirement property? Read about the pros and cons from our expert, Tannaz Bhoot, Head of Rentals at McCarthy Stone.

Property advice

“Renting has been the best decision we could’ve made.”

Laurence and Brenda Bruce, both 92, made the life-changing decision to move from their large home in Moray, Scotland, to a two-bedroom retirement apartment in Gloucester, where they’ve found a flexible and supportive lifestyle close to family at Llanthony Place.

Property advice

Expert insight into our retirement homes service charges

Did you know we don’t make a penny from our services? Our McCarthy Stone experts explain how we set fair service charges for our retirement homes. Learn more.

News & community

Bridport Heritage Forum Gets 200 Boost

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Beach

In local community

This development is close to a beautiful beach and coastal walks.

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Theatre

In local community

The local theatre provides a popular night out for our homeowners.

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Museum

In local community

There’s a museum/place of historic interest local to this development.

Golf Course

In local community

Join other homeowners for a round at the local golf club.

Clifford Gover Gordon Court Dorset Cliff Testimonial

There’s so much to get involved with at Gordon Court, with plenty of clubs and activities to suit different preferences - it’s been lovely to all get together and celebrate a year of being part of this tight-knit community.

Clifford, Homeowner at Gordon Court, Bridport

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