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Construction progress at the Wimborne Village, November 2023.

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Retirement Living PLUS at McCarthy Stone

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Coming soon! A brand new retirement village in Wimborne, Dorset.

McCarthy Stone's brand new retirement village 'The Old Market Village’ is currently in construction and will feature bungalows and chalet bungalows known as 'The Old Market Gardens’ and apartments known as ‘Market House’ all of which are set within a beautiful village green.

Market House will be home to 44 one-bedroom retirement apartments and 24 two-bedroom retirement apartments, exclusive to the over 70s and conveniently located in the historic town of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. Spacious, light and contemporary, all McCarthy Stone retirement properties are designed to be a pleasure to live in, with high spec, high quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The apartments and bungalows will be centred around a lovely village green. Ideal for meetings, events and parties, the space is to be the beating heart of this retirement community. Just off the village green, you’ll find a wellness zone offering health and fitness studios, as well as a hair and beauty salon and a sociable homeowners’ lounge. There will be a bistro, so you’ll be able to meet your friends and family for a morning coffee or enjoy a long lingering lunch with a glass or two of wine. You’ll also find a pretty rural walking trail around the development.

Wimborne Minster is a picturesque and historic market town with Roman origins and an idyllic position near the rivers Stour and Allen. As well as the famous Minister with its many treasures, including a chained library, you can’t miss the unusual Wimborne Model Town and Gardens. An intricate miniature version of Wimborne in the 1950s, complete with flushing toilets, it’s a must see. Cyclists and strollers will enjoy meandering around the tranquil pathways, the pretty central square, the Willow Walk and along the wild-life rich riverbanks.

Development Highlights

Exclusively for the over 70s
Easy access to the Dorset countryside
Select apartments feature a private balcony or patio
Close to amenities including the shops in town
Located in the charming town of Wimborne Minster
One or two-bedroom retirement apartments

What is Retirement Living PLUS?

Exclusive to the over 70s, you’ll enjoy your own private apartment with thoughtful assisted living services on the doorstep, including a subsidised restaurant and optional personal care packages.

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Key Features

Bistro
Car parking
Balconies
Pets allowed
Salon
Near the countryside
Landscaped gardens
Communal lounge
24 hour staffing

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Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

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.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Professional fees
Maintenance of building and gardens
Emergency call system
Building insurance
Income to guest suites and sundry income
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Restaurant
Domestic assistance

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

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. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

You have the option to part buy, part rent your retirement property. 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, this could be the right option for you.

It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home:

You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees

The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013 and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.

A flexible, affordable alternative to outright purchase, with all the benefits of ownership. For more information call: 0800 201 4811

How it works
You purchase a minimum 50% share in a brand new McCarthy Stone retirement property and pay rent on the part you don’t own.

Benefits include:
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home

You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees

Terms and conditions apply

No. This offer is available at selected McCarthy Stone developments, so make sure you check with the sales team on site.

70% is the standard option – there are options to increase this over time, known as staircasing.

What further costs and fees are involved You can purchase further 10% increments, based on valuation at that point. You can staircase to 100% at which point the property would be wholly owned. You would stop paying rent, but service charges continue to be payable to McCarthy Stone.

Each time you staircase you need to plan for additional costs such as valuation fee, legal expenses, SDLT*/LTT** if applicable.

*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018

You will need to pay SDLT*/LTT** on a private shared ownership property, but you may have less to pay than if you had purchased outright. You should seek advice from your solicitor to confirm how much SDLT you have to pay.

*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018

The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013, and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.

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THE LOCAL AREA

Living in Wimborne

Wimborne Minster is a lively community with plenty to do and see. It’s a ‘Fairtrade’ town offering an eclectic mix of shopping from independents to high street stores.

From Dorset cream teas to Nepalese, there are plenty of eating options in Wimborne. Try Cloisters for breakfast or the Riverside Café for a post walk tea and cake in a pretty spot. The Wimborne Pig is a fantastic choice for posh pub food or for a lighter meal, try Renoufs, a popular wine bar offering deli style cheese and meat platters.

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Wimborne has a busy events calendar too, with annual food, folk music, history and dance festivals for all to enjoy.

Wimborne is surrounded by the lush, green Dorset countryside and close to numerous tourist attractions and beauty spots. Nearby National Trust properties of note, include the White Mill and the glorious Kingston Lacey estate, with walks down to the Eye Bridge or Pamphill Green.

Wimborne Facts:

7,000

people

10 Miles

From Bournemouth

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Wimborne Market Riverside Park Station Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU

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The breath-taking Jurassic coast is only a 40-minute drive away with fossil hunting and kayaking available at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. You can be on the beaches of Bournemouth within 30 minutes and there are regular bus and train services to make a jolly seaside jaunt a breeze.

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Coming soon! A brand new retirement village in Wimborne, Dorset.

Development Highlights