Welcome to the Old Market Village
Set within generous grounds surrounded by glorious countryside, this retirement village in Dorset is made up of an attractive mix of apartments and bungalows, including three bedroom chalet-style retirement bungalows, arranged around a beautiful village green. The retirement village offers state-of-the-art amenities including a sociable homeowners’ lounge, an on-site bistro, landscaped gardens, a hotel-style guest suite, bespoke lifestyle and care services plus a wellness zone offering fitness studios and a hair and beauty salon—everything you need for a joyful retirement on your doorstep.
- Planning approved
- Under construction
- Selling off-plan
- Bungalow show suite open
- Apartment show suite open
- Ready to move in
Key features
Village green
24 hour staffing
Bistro
Multi function room
Wellness suite
Guest suite
Low maintenance
Close to amenities
Private outdoor space
Care and lifestyle services
Retiring in Wimborne
17 Ensor Mews, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1WW (Sat Nav BH21 2BD)
- Convenience Store
- Post Office
- Pub
- Veterinarian service
Homes in our new retirement village in Wimborne, Dorset are now available to buy and move into
A bird's eye view of McCarthy Stone's stunning new retirement village, featuring bungalows, chalet bungalows and apartments, all set within a beautiful village green.
McCarthy Stone's brand new retirement village 'The Old Market Village’ features 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.
Bungalows at the Old Market Gardens now almost 70% sold.
The Old Market Retirement Village interactive site plan
Our retirement village property types
Enjoy independent living in Market House - featuring stylish, self-contained apartments located within our Old Market retirement village. Should you prefer a retirement bungalow, The Old Market Gardens offers beautiful homes to enjoy within our Old Market community.
Market House | Wimborne
Retirement Living PLUS- Properties 52 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £155,000/£356 pcm
- Purchase from £275,000
- Rent from £2,745 pcm
The Old Market Gardens | Wimborne
Retirement Living PLUS- Properties 11 available
- Bedrooms 2 bed available
- Purchase from £475,000
Featured retirement properties
The Old Market Gardens | Bungalow 13
Retirement Living PLUS- Beds 2
- Floor G
- Size 69.00m2
- Purchase £530,000
Occupancy options
Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.
Bungalows at this development are freehold, and apartments at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 26/03/2024.
* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed
I am interested in a McCarthy Stone retirement rental. What is an Assured Tenancy?
An Assured Tenancy on a retirement rental gives you legal protection, meaning that if you abide by the conditions of your tenancy, you can live in the property for as long as you like. If you wish to move at the end of 12 months, then you can serve notice after 10 months to give two months’ notice. The notice period is always two months.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.
I want to rent. What checks do you carry out and what do I need to prepare?
If you’d like to move into a McCarthy Stone retirement rental, we’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form. These give us the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll also be asked to provide identification documents that comply with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about moving into our retirement rentals.
Do I need to pay a deposit to secure a retirement rental property?
Yes. You pay a deposit to secure your rental retirement property which is offset against your first month’s rental payment. A Tenancy Deposit, equivalent to five weeks' rent, will need to be paid when your tenancy begins.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about deposits.
What date are rent payments due on my McCarthy Stone retirement rental property?
All payments for our retirement rentals are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents (if applicable) and property maintenance.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.
- You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
- Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
- If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
- You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.
With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. If you purchase a lower share of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.
What is Shared Ownership and who are Homes England?
McCarthy Stone’s Older Persons Shared Ownership is run in partnership with Homes England and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price. OPSO means you can purchase a share of 75% or 50% of the overall property value.
- If you choose to buy 75% of the property, you won’t have to pay rent on the outstanding share.
- If you buy a 50% share you’ll pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining 50%. It is only available on select properties.
To qualify for Older Person’s Shared Ownership, you need to be 55 or older. Additionally, there will be age criteria for the McCarthy Stone retirement development you want to buy in (usually over 60 for for Retirement Living and over 70 for Retirement Living PLUS). Apart from that, the main criteria is that you must own only one property and have a household income of less than £80,000 (£90,000 in London).
Do all McCarthy Stone developments offer Older Persons Shared Ownership?
I'm interested in Older Persons Shared Ownership. Who will own the share of the property I don’t buy?
I'm interested in Older Person's Shared Ownership. Do I need financial advice?
I'm interested in Older Persons Shared Ownership. Will I need a financial review?
What will it cost upfront?
You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:
• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)
• Solicitors Fees and disbursements
• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.
Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be
• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property
Do your retirement developments offer private parking spaces/disabled parking?
On-site car parking and disabled parking for homeowners and guests is usually available but varies depending on the individual retirement village or development.
Any questions about parking? Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online.
In Older Persons Shared Ownership, what does the £500 a year for essential repairs include?
Meet some of our happy homeowners
Two of our grandchildren, Dylan and Evelyn, now come to stay with us after school which is lovely.
Not only does it help out our son and daughter-in-law, who both work full-time, it also has a real positive impact on my health and overall wellbeing too as it’s such a great feeling to be able to support them when they need it.
Lorraine, Homeowner at Roslin Place, Hook
The friendships I’ve cultivated here are truly special –everyone is so lovely and welcoming.
We share stories, laughter, and create wonderful memories together. It’s such a joy to be part of this caring and considerate group of individuals
Mike, Homeowner at Gilbert Place, Swindon
Join us at one of our events
Come and join us for a delicious brunch in the comfy lounge at Market House with our friendly homeowners. You are also welcome to enjoy a game of pool or darts!
Come and join us for a delicious brunch in the comfy lounge at Market House with our friendly homeowners. You are also welcome to enjoy a game of pool or darts!
Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.
Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.
You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Market House home.
Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show properties and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.
Tempted? Get in touch
To find out more about the Old Market Gardens retirement village in Dorset give our friendly team a call. Alternatively provide your name and email address and we’ll send you updates on things like events, special offers, availability, timings and pricing.Meet the Team at Wimborne Village
Kate Patton Sales Consultant
Shelley Dark Sales Consultant