Summary - THE BREWERY, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD DT11 9LS
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Modern one-bed retirement apartment with communal facilities and long lease.
Shared ownership one-bedroom suitable for over-60s
A purpose-built over-60s apartment on the former brewery site, this new-build one-bedroom offers easy, low-maintenance living with long lease security. The development includes a house manager, 24-hour emergency call system, camera entry and a hotel-style guest suite for visiting friends or family. Residents can meet in the communal lounge or relax in the landscaped shared garden; many apartments will have balconies.
This property is offered as shared ownership, making a modern retirement home accessible without full purchase cost. The apartment has electric heating and off-street parking. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting staying connected with family and services. There is no recorded flood risk and the 999-year lease provides long-term tenure certainty.
Buyers should note the ongoing costs: service charge for one-bedroom apartments is approximately £3,646 per year (two-bed units shown at £5,468.50), which is described as above average. Electric heating can be more costly than mains gas in winter. The local area records above-average crime levels compared with national figures — an important consideration when choosing location and security arrangements.
Located in Blandford St Mary on the south bank of the River Stour, the development sits opposite the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum with shops, cafés, a small hospital and leisure facilities nearby. The Jurassic Coast and Bournemouth are within comfortable day-trip distance, giving an attractive mix of market-town convenience and accessible countryside and coast.
Overall this is a modern, thoughtfully specified retirement option for someone seeking shared-ownership affordability, communal facilities and easy access to local amenities; consider service charge levels and electric heating costs when assessing total running costs.
1 bedroom retirement property for sale in Barley Place,
Blandford St Mary,
Dorset.
DT11 9GN, DT11 — £187,500 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 498 ft²
1 bedroom retirement property for sale in Blandford St Mary, DT11 — £240,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 498 ft²
2 bedroom retirement property for sale in Blandford St Mary, DT11 — £187,500 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 858 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Stour Gate, Barley Place, Blandford St. Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 — £240,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 738 ft²
1 bedroom retirement property for sale in Barley Place,
Blandford St Mary,
Dorset.
DT11 9GN, DT11 — £250,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 498 ft²
2 bedroom retirement property for sale in Barley Place,
Blandford St Mary,
Dorset.
DT11 9GN, DT11 — £375,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 738 ft²
