1 bed flat for sale

Stour Gate, Barley Place, Blandford St. Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11

Brand new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available starting from £240,000 for the over 60's, forming part of this McCarthy & Stone Development overlooking Stour Park and The River Stour.

Features Include:-

* New Build for over 60's
* 50% Shared Ownership
* First Completions End of October 2023
* Reservations Now Being Taken
* Close to amenities & Town Centre
* Video Entry System
* House Manager
* Overlooking The River Stour & Stour Meadows
* Guest Suite for Visitors & Friends
* Pets Welcome
* Communal Lounge & Garden
* 999 Year Lease

Accommodation see floorplan

reservations are now being taken for this brand new McCarthy & Stone Development.

Situated on the outskirts of Blandford Town Centre in the village of Blandford St Mary, this popular McCarthy & Stone Development offers easy access to the Town Centre as well as alongside the river Stour, which the development overlooks and countryside walks on the Stour Meadows.

This apartment is available to purchase via the Homes England Older Persons’ Shared Ownership Scheme. Tailored to your individual circumstance, Shared Ownership allows you to buy part of your home and no rent on the rest, so you can enjoy the benefits of the lifestyle and retain home ownership. It also allows you to manage your finances for possible future needs. Please speak to our dedicated Sales Consultant to find out more.

The Stour Gate development comprises of 45 stunning 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with the first completions expected End of October 2023. The Kitchens will feature a range of integral appliances and fitted or walk-in wardrobes to the bedrooms. Selected apartments will benefit from a Patio or Balcony with views towards the River Stour and the Meadows. This development will include a Homeowners Lounge for socialising with other resident's and a hotel style guest suite for visiting family and friends. Each apartment will have a video entry system, a 24/7 call system and a dedicated House Manager. Maintenance charges will cover external maintenance which includes gardening, window cleaning and energy costs for the communal areas.

Charges: Maintenance Charges will include Gardening, Window Cleaning and Energy costs for the communal areas.

Maintenance fees:
1 Bed Apartment - £3,278 per annum.
999 Year Lease
Council - tbc.
Local Council - North Dorset District Council

maintenance fees:
2 Bedroom Apartment - £4,918.44 per annum.
999 Year Lease
Council Tax - tbc.
Local Council - North Dorset District Council

Agents Note:
Internal photos are of the 1 & 2 Bedroom Show Apartment

Blandford Forum is an interesting Georgian Market Town which offers a good variety of shopping with a twice weekly local market, Building Societies, Bank, Doctor's Surgery, Dentists, Community Hospital, Supermarkets, Library, Cafes, Recreational & Cultural Facilities. The larger towns of Poole, Bournemouth & Dorchester are easily accessible, with regular bus routes. M&S Foodhall with cafe is situated over the stour Meadows and The Crown Hotel offers lovely seasonal outside seating with food and drink. Bryanston School offers Theatre events with driving access to the school and woodland walks. Ashley Wood Golf Course with 18 holes & 1864 Cafe is situated approx 2.5 miles on the Wimborne Road and other Golf courses in the area include Rushmore, Wareham & Bulbury Woods (and many others).

The Jurassic Coast lies only 20 miles or so South, where you can enjoy the wonderful, breathtaking views and facilities of places like Swanage, Weymouth, Portland and further along the Coast West Bay, Lyme Regis etc. There is a bus route that takes you on the A354 to Dorchester, which has further facilities like the Dorset County Hospital, Car Boot Sales, Markets & 2 Cinemas. Close Train Stations include Salisbury, Gillingham, Poole and Dorchester which access London, Exeter and other regions.