1-bedroom house · DT1 1WY
Listing removedListed 164 days · slow let
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About
A beautifully designed one/two bedroom retirement apartment at Casterbridge Court, an exclusive Retirement Living development by McCarthy Stone, set just moments from the heart of historic Dorchester.
Thoughtfully crafted for comfortable, independent living for the over 60s, the apartment combines stylish modern interiors with practical features including ample storage, raised sockets, easy-turn taps and a fitted washer-dryer in the utility cupboard.
Select apartments also benefit from private balconies, offering a peaceful spot to unwind.
Residents enjoy access to a cosy communal lounge with Wi-Fi and audio-visual facilities, beautifully landscaped gardens, a hotel-style guest suite for visiting family, and lift access to all floors.
A dedicated House Manager is on site during office hours, with a 24/7 emergency call system and camera entry providing complete peace of mind.
Casterbridge Court sits within a 15-minute walk of Dorchester town centre, with a supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, fitness centre, library, cafés, restaurants and two train stations all close by.
Floor plans are illustrative only and may not reflect current stock availability at the time of viewing.
Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement community with our affordable and flexible assured periodic tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want.
Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds.
You can move in at your pace, with some customer moving within just a couple of weeks and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss. Property is let unfurnished.
- Council tax band: New build - Council tax to be determined. - Reservation deposit: £150 (to be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed).
- Security deposit: 5 weeks rent of the apart
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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