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Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset, DT11 9GN View on map
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Over 60s retirement property for sale in Blandford St Mary, Dorset—with Older Person Shared Ownership available too.

We are now almost 50% sold!! Call today to find out about our Shared Ownership purchase option and take a tour of the stunning apartments and homeowners' lounge.

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.

Low maintenance and sociable
With our light and spacious one or two-bedroom retirement apartment, you’ll enjoy intelligent design, high specifications and quality modern flourishes. Many properties will benefit from balconies too. This retirement community will also offer a luxurious communal lounge where you can meet with friends and neighbours, a beautiful shared garden to relax and socialise in and a hotel-style guest suite for when people come to stay.

Safe and secure
All our new retirement properties have integrated security systems, including a 24-hour emergency call out system, fire detection and camera entry system. There will also be a friendly House Manager onsite in office hours for added peace of mind.

Plenty to do on the doorstep
Just across the River Stour, you’ll find the lively heart of Blandford Forum, with its mix of restaurants, pubs, independent shops and high street brands – including an M&S food hall and the popular Blandford Forum Indoor Market – a haven for collectibles and bric-a-brac with a charming café. With the river close by, there are plenty of opportunities for a scenic stroll into the glorious Dorset countryside. Try the Stour Valley Way which begins at Blandford Bridge and meanders through the Crown Meadows and Deer Park.

 

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

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    Balconies
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    24/7 call system
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    Camera entry system
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    Communal lounge
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    Landscaped gardens
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    Pets allowed
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    House Manager
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    Wheelchair access
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    Car parking
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Interactive Site Plan

Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.

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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.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 30/09/2023

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.
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Living at Stour Gate, Blandford

What to expect at Stour Gate, Blandford's luxury retirement development.

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What do you like about living at Stour Gate?

Everything. It’s absolutely perfect in every way. We feel totally pampered living here – it’s like being in a hotel. The position by the river is lovely and the access into the town centre is so easy. The facilities and the staff are all brilliant too. And the neighbours are all lovely – it’s like living with friends.

Join us at one of our events

  • Every Month
    Champagne
    14:00 - 16:00

    Fizz Fridays

    Every Month
    Next event: 29th Nov
    Stour Gate, Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, DT11 9GN
    Join us for Fizz Fridays at Stour Gate the last Friday of every month! Enjoy sparkling wine and delicious refreshments with our friendly Homeowners and find out what retirement living at Stour Gate is really all about! Feel free to bring along a friend or family member. Please RSVP to secure your place. We look forward to welcoming you!
Offer

Offers Too Good To Miss

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    Winter Offers

    You could save up to £10,000 this winter!

    We are offering £5,000 off selected apartments over the winter period. 
    Choose one of the selected properties before the end of December, and legally complete by 28th February 2025 and we’ll give you £5,000 discount from the list price.
    In addition to this, you can also snap up the following offers:

     

    Winter fuel allowance

    We’ll also take £1,500 off any apartment reserved before the end of December to help keep you extra toasty this winter. That’s the equivalent of 5 years of winter fuel allowance covered.

    Smooth Move
    Choose one of our properties and we’ll make sure the move goes smoothly, including helping with the cost. Our Smooth Move service comes with:

    • £2,500 towards your estate agent fees
    • £1,000 towards legal fees
    • FREE specialist removals service
    • Decluttering service

     

    Ask your sales consultant for more information.

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    Try before you buy

    If you’ve been thinking about what living in one of our developments is really like, now is the perfect time to give it a try. We are offering a complimentary two night stay in one of our fully furnished retirement apartments.

    To arrange a stay call us on 0800 201 4811.

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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.

The local area

Retirement living in Blandford Forum

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.

 

 

Stour Gate
Barley Place, Blandford St Mary, Dorset, DT11 9GN
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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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Our people

The Team at Stour Gate

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Shelley Dark
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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.