The Old Market Gardens

The Old Market Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1WU
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  • a brick patio with umbrellas and chairs in front of a building
  • a backyard with a table and plants
  • a table and chairs outside a house
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
  • a kitchen with a table and chairs
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
  • a bathroom with a glass shower
  • a person is sleeping on a bed
  • a person lying on a bed
  • a brick road with bungalows either side of it
  • a patio with a table and chairs
  • a man and woman standing next to each other and looking at each other
  • a few people laughing and drinking wine
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Available nowRetirement Living Plus

Retirement properties in Wimborne, Dorset

Available now for sale.

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

Part of the retirement village, 'The Old Market Village’, The Old Market Gardens offers retirement bungalows for sale, all set around a beautiful village green in a great location in the wonderful town of Wimborne – voted second place to live in Dorset by online lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos.

Spacious, light and contemporary, our two-bedroom retirement bungalows are designed to be a pleasure to live in, with high spec, high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, as well as a private patios and parking spaces.

This Dorset retirement village offers a variety of amenities to make your life easier too. You’ll find a bistro serving morning coffee and delicious lunches, a wellness zone with health and fitness studios, as well as a hair and beauty salon and a sociable homeowners’ lounge. There’s also a pretty rural walking trail running around the development.

  • 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
Last 3 bungalows remaining

The Old Market Gardens

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm
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Purchase

  • 2 beds from £480,000

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0800 201 4811

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  • The removal team helped to sort through and pack-up all of my belongings and then moved everything over to my new apartment where they then unpacked everything – I didn’t have to lift a finger!
    Doreen & Barritt, McCarthy & Stone Homeowner

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The Old Market Gardens 2-bedroom bungalows

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Living at The Old Market Gardens

Occupancy Information

  • Buying your home

    Our most popular option, we’re here to support you in making this the easiest move you’ll ever make.

    Learn more about buying

  • Your service charge explained

    The service charge ensures The Old Market Gardens stays safe, welcoming and well looked after. So you can spend more time enjoying your retirement.

    Learn more about service charges

We're here to help every step of the way

  • Our service charges

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

    Our service charges

  • Try before you buy

    Want to be 100% sure? Ask us about opportunities to experience retirement living before you move.

    Try before you buy

  • Part Exchange

    A quicker, easier way to sell your home, with a guaranteed buyer and no chain or estate agent fees.

    Part exchange

  • Pets are welcome

    Pet-friendly retirement living - we welcome pets across our developments, helping you feel at home from day one.

    Pet policy

  • Support and advice

    Including help claiming money you didn't know you were entitled to.

    Support and advice

  • A Smooth move

    Help with decluttering, packing, moving and the finances too.

    A smooth move
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You could save thousands of pounds with a move to McCarthy & Stone

From savings on household bills, to avoiding the cost of home adaptions and renovations, with care on hand so you live independently for longer.

Find out more

Our open events

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    Fizz Friday

    • Every month on the last Friday, from 30th October 2026 until 24th September 2027
    • 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
    • The Old Market Gardens, Wimborne, BH21 1WU

    Join us on every last Friday of the month to enjoy a glass of fizz while meeting our friendly team and current homeowners.

    Explore the development, discover the lifestyle on offer and find out what makes this community special. We’d love to welcome you, along with your friends and family.

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    Coffee Morning

    • Every month on the second Wednesday, until 8th September 2027
    • 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
    • The Old Market Gardens, Wimborne, BH21 1WU

    Join our coffee morning at The Old Market Gardens every second Wednesday of the month. Relax with a cup of tea or coffee while discovering the benefits of Retirement Living.

    Meet our friendly team and current homeowners, explore our apartments and find out more about the lifestyle on offer. We’d love to welcome you, along with your friends and family.

Our special offers

Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale

With Part Exchange, you'll have 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

Smooth Move

Smooth Move, making moving easier and more affordable

With Smooth Move, your removals are completely free and stress-free - including help with decluttering, packing and unpacking. We’ll even contribute towards your legal and estate agent fees too.

To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.

Local area

See what life around The Old Market Gardens has to offer. Select ‘Explore local area’ to discover nearby shops, cafés and green spaces, and get a feel for the area.

Getting to Location

If you're using Sat Nav, please use BH21 2BD. The development postcode is newly created and may not yet be recognised by all Sat Nav systems.

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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only and may include upgrades and optional extras which you might be able to purchase at an additional cost. Find out more. 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.

Your occupancy options

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.

Your service charge explained

Our service charge helps keep the shared areas of your development safe, welcoming and well looked after, while also covering additional services that make everyday life at our Retirement Living Plus developments easier and more enjoyable.

It covers the day-to-day services needed to keep the development running smoothly, as well as contributions to a fund for future maintenance. At Retirement Living Plus developments, it also includes one hour of domestic assistance each week. You can also enjoy subsidised seasonal food in our on-site restaurant. We work hard to manage these services efficiently and provide excellent value for homeowners.

Your sales consultant will explain the service charge for your chosen home, including the hour of domestic assistance provided each week, and answer any questions you may have.

Read our guide to service charges

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

Standard service charge model

Pay a regular weekly cost and a 1% contingency fee when you sell your property

  • £160.072 bedroom bungalow

Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

What is included in the The Old Market Gardens service charge

Everything taken care of

  • Maintenance of communal areas and gardens
  • Electricity, heating and lighting in communal areas

Support when you need it

  • Development staff
  • Emergency call system
  • One hour of domestic help each week
  • Professional management of the development

Looking after your home

  • Window and gutter cleans
  • Patio and hedge maintenance
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