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Barley Place
Blandford St Mary
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 9GN

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CCTV Security CCTV Security
Living Type
Retirement Community
Housing Offered 1 Bed Apartments
2 Bed Apartments
Support Available Companionship
Purchase from £240,000
Monthly Rent from TBC

Why not join us for one of our events to find out what living at Stour Gate is actually really like. Our friendly team look forward to welcoming you!

Exclusive to the over 60s, this retirement development consists of 45 one or two-bedroom apartments conveniently located close to the banks of the river Stour in historic Blandford Forum, Dorset, on the site of the old brewery.

Low maintenance and sociable

With our light and spacious one or two-bedroom retirement apartment, you’ll enjoy intelligent design, high specifications and quality modern flourishes. Many properties will benefit from balconies too. This retirement community will also offer a luxurious communal lounge where you can meet with friends and neighbours, a beautiful shared garden to relax and socialise in and a hotel-style guest suite for when people come to stay.

Safe and secure

All our new retirement properties have integrated security systems, including a 24-hour emergency call out system, fire detection and camera entry system. There will also be a friendly House Manager onsite in office hours for added peace of mind.


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McCarthy & Stone Management Services (MSMS) are responsible for looking after our Lifestyle Living and Retirement Living developments, the grounds and services that together make up your new home.

MSMS provide and maintain the emergency-call system, intruder alarm and door camera entry. They also take care of gardening and general upkeep of the outside of the development and all shared areas.

In our Retirement Living schemes, these services include a friendly House Manager, on hand during office hours in the week (which may vary), to take care of the day-to-day running of the development. They can also arrange social events, and our residents choose whether or not to get involved with these.


Care & Support
On-Site Assistance Day-time only
Personal Alarm Monitoring Yes
Companionship Arranging Social activities

This retirement community will also offer a luxurious communal lounge where you can meet with friends and neighbours, a beautiful shared garden to relax and socialise in and a hotel-style guest suite for when people come to stay.


Onsite Lifestyle
Entertainment Communal Lounge

Lifestyle Photos

Just across the River Stour, you’ll find the lively heart of Blandford Forum, with its mix of restaurants, pubs, independent shops and high street brands – including an M&S food hall and the popular Blandford Forum Indoor Market – a haven for collectibles and bric-a-brac with a charming café. With the river close by, there are plenty of opportunities for a scenic stroll into the glorious Dorset countryside. Try the Stour Valley Way which begins at Blandford Bridge and meanders through the Crown Meadows and Deer Park.


Onsite Wellbeing
Sports & Activities Bridge, Gardening, Painting, Poker
The Outdoors Gardens, Landscaped Gardens, Seated Patio Area

Wellbeing Photos

With our light and spacious one or two-bedroom retirement apartment, you’ll enjoy intelligent design, high specifications and quality modern flourishes, like underfloor heating. Many properties will benefit from balconies too.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 30/09/2023


Types & Options
Minimum Age 60
Types of Property Available 1 Bed Apartments, 2 Bed Apartments
Ownership Options Buy, Rent, Shared ownership
Communal Security & Safety Monitored Fire alarms
Moving in We provide a specialist moving-in service to help you with all aspects of your move. Click here to find out more

Properties

Typical 1 bedroom apartment

Format
1 Bed Apartments
Ensuite
No
Purchase from
£240,000

A typical one bedroom apartment features a private terrace or balcony. The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe for added convenience. The apartment has a fully accessible shower room, a separate fully fitted modern kitchen and additional storage space.

Typical 2 bedroom apartment

Format
2 Bed Apartments
Ensuite
Yes
Purchase from
£325,000

A typical two-bedroom apartment features a master bedroom with an en suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe for added convenience. The apartment also features a second shower room, a separate fully fitted modern kitchen and additional storage space. Leading out from the spacious living room on selected properties will be a private patio or balcony.

Please note: All Prices are subject to availability and other charges may apply

Service Charges
Service Charges Prices from £272.48 per month
What's Included Building insurance, Building maintenance, Emergency call system, Estate Management, External Repairs & Maintenance, Future maintenance fund, Garden maintenance, Reserve Fund Contribution, Water & Sewerage
What's Not Included Broadband, Council Tax, Home & Contents Insurance, Phone, Sky/Cable TV, TV License

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: Not required
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
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Our Pets

Most of our developments are more than happy to welcome a well behaved pet to live with you in your new home. Call 0800 153 3264 for more details of our terms and conditions.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

We Welcome
Cats, Dogs.

Barley Place
Blandford St Mary
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 9GN

Transport
Car Park.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Stour Gate

Stour Gate classes itself as a Retirement Community.

Stour Gate offers Companionship services.

To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.

Stour Gate does offer Home Care services on site.

These services include Companionship services.

To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.

Stour Gate does not have a care home on site.

To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.

Stour Gate has 1 Bed Apartments and 2 Bed Apartments available.

To view the Properties available in more detail please click here.

Stour Gate offers these ownership options: Buy, Rent, Shared ownership.

To view the Properties available in more detail please click here.

Stour Gate does not have staff on site 24/7.

Stour Gate is not run by an ARCO Approved Operator.

For more information about the ARCO Approved Operator accreditation click here.

Yes, there is a minimum age requirement of 60 at Stour Gate.

To view the minimum age requirement and other admission details please click here.

Stour Gate has Communal Lounge facilities on site.

To view dining and lifestyle details please click here.

Yes, Stour Gate offers a moving in service.

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Stour Gate has these initiatives in place:

  • Infection Control Training
  • Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices
  • Virus Testing

To view more details please click here.

Yes, Stour Gate permits pets, however some conditions may apply.

To view more details please click here.

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