The Old Market Gardens

The Old Market Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1WU (Sat Nav BH21 2BD)

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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Over 70s retirement property for sale in Wimborne, Dorset

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

McCarthy Stone's brand new retirement village 'The Old Market Village’ 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 in the wonderful town of Wimborne – voted the number one place to live in Dorset by online lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos.

The Old Market Gardens bungalows will consist of 32 stunning retirement bungalows, exclusive to the over 65s and conveniently located in the historic town of Wimborne Minster, Dorset. There are 22 spacious two bedroom bungalows and an additional ten bungalows that are chalet style bungalows with three bedrooms. All McCarthy Stone retirement properties are designed to be a pleasure to live in, with high spec and quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The 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 communal 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 leading from the development.

Wimborne Minster is a picturesque and historic market town with Roman origins and an idyllic position on the banks of the rivers Stour and Allen. As well as the famous Minister Church 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. 

Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS

Our property for sale in Wimborne, Dorset gives you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community on the doorstep. All these retirement homes are 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.

Assisted living to make life easier

We’ll help you take care of the little things—as well as the bigger chores—so you can focus on doing what you love. You’ll enjoy beautiful communal spaces, including the well-appointed lounge with free Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and visual system, a subsidised restaurant and a landscaped garden with seating. Our communal facilities are social hubs with a packed calendar of (entirely optional) events, clubs and parties.

There’s a friendly manager on-site 24/7, an hour’s domestic support each week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care should you need it. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too!

  • Planning approved
  • Under construction
  • Selling off-plan
  • Show suite open
  • Ready to move into

Key development information

The Old Market Gardens

View on map The Old Market Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1WU (Sat Nav BH21 2BD) View on map

Opening hours: Our show suite is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30am to 5:00pm.

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Purchase

  • 2 beds from £475,000
  • 3 beds from £550,000

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Development highlights

  • Located in the charming town of Wimborne Minster, with easy access to the Dorset Countryside
  • Onsite chef-run bistro serving hot meals daily, plus barista coffee and cake
  • Close to amenities including shops in the town
  • Exclusively for the over 65s
  • Manager onsite 24/7 for your peace of mind, plus tailored domestic support and personal care should you need it
  • Wellness Suite for onsite pampering and hotel-style Guest Suite to make hosting a breeze

Key Features Key Features for The Old Market Gardens

  • Bistro
  • Communal lounge
  • Car parking
  • Guest parking
  • Care provisions
  • Salon
  • 24/7 call system
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Storage facilities
  • 24 hour staffing
  • Available to buy now
  • Balconies
  • Care and lifestyle services
  • Estates Manager
  • Close to amenities
  • Function Room
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Village green
  • Wellness suite

Useful documents

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a brick road with bungalows either side of it

Your local amenities at The Old Market Gardens

The Old Market Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1WU (Sat Nav BH21 2BD)

  1. Bus stop 0.2 miles
  2. M & S Simply Food 0.2 miles
  3. Church 0.2 miles
  4. GP 0.4 miles

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.

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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Wimborne church

Retirement living in Wimborne

Nestled in the heart of Dorset, Wimborne Minster is a wonderful place to live - in fact this picturesque market town was voted the best place to live in Dorset by the online lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos. And its not hard to see why.

Idyllically positioned on the banks of the rivers Stour and Allen, Wimborne is a lively community with plenty to do and see.

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