Reserve a property at this development between 1st March 2025 and 31st May 2025 and we’ll pay your stamp duty* - so you can spend your summer making the most of the landscaped gardens from a home designed around you.

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  • Retirement Living

Over 60s retirement property for sale and Shared Ownership in Blandford St Mary, Dorset

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

Exclusive to the over 60s, this retirement development consists of 45 one or two-bedroom apartments conveniently located close to the banks of the river Stour in historic Blandford St. Mary, Dorset, on the site of the old brewery.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale and Shared Ownership in Blandford St Mary 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

Stour Gate

View on map Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset, DT11 9GN View on map

0800 201 4811


Shared ownership 50% example share/50% rent. If 75% is purchased then there is zero rent to pay

  • 1 bed from £132,500/£304 pcm

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £269,000
  • 2 beds from £300,000

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Development highlights

  • Retirement Living, exclusive to the over 60s
  • Spacious homeowners' lounge
  • Near to amenities including a Tesco Superstore
  • Beautiful landscaped gardens
  • Safe and secure with a 24/7 emergency call system and camera door entry
  • Easy access to Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset countryside

Key Features Key Features for Stour Gate

  • Balconies
  • 24/7 call system
  • Camera entry system
  • Communal lounge
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Pets allowed
  • House Manager
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Guest suite
  • Available to buy now
  • Close to amenities
  • Fire detection
  • Mobility scooter room
  • Near the countryside

Useful documents

0800 201 4811
a living room with a couch and chairs

Your local amenities at Stour Gate Stour Gate

Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset, DT11 9GN

  1. Bus stop 0.06 miles
  2. Restaurant and Brewery 0.07 miles
  3. Morrisons 0.2 miles
  4. Tesco 0.3 miles

Blandford nestles in the heart of the gorgeous Dorset countryside and is close to an array of attractions including the impressive National Trust Kingston Lacey estate, with its scenic walks down to the Eye Bridge or Pamphill Green.

You can reach the breath-taking Jurassic coast in under an hour, for cliff tops walks, fossil hunting and kayaking at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The beaches of Bournemouth are just 40 minutes away and it is easy to hop onto the Blandford to Bournemouth or Blandford to Poole bus to enjoy a traditional seaside day out.

Getting to Location

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Retirement living in Blandford St Mary

The retirement development is situated in Blandford St Mary on the south bank of the River Stour, immediately opposite the centre of Blandford Forum. The village was built around the Badger Brewery and you could do worse than enjoy a craft beer – or coffee and cake - at the beautifully restored Brewery Tap, Blandford. Or for an usual day out why not explore Blandford Fashion Museum which also boasts a lovely tearoom.

 

 

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