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Living Type |
Retirement Community |
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| Housing Offered |
1 Bed Apartments 2 Bed Apartments |
| Support Available | Companionship |
| Purchase from | £199,000 |
| Monthly Rent from |
£2,060 See What's Included |
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At our Retirement Living development, Casterbridge Court, you can own your own apartment just minutes from this bustling market town centre. Having first been settled in prehistoric times, Dorchester has a fascinating history, with some of the country’s best preserved Roman ruins.
Casterbridge Court consists of 44 apartments, with both one and two bedroom apartments available. Its beautiful design combines seamlessly with practicality to make your life easier, from ample storage to raised sockets and appliances.
Some apartments have their own balconies where you can enjoy the peace and serenity of your own space. For socialising with your fellow homeowners, there is a cosy communal lounge as well as wonderfully landscaped gardens.
Easy independent living for the over 60s
All our retirement properties for sale and rent in Dorchester are cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.
All apartments offer access to attractive communal spaces including the beautiful lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating.
You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.
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 | |
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| On-Site Assistance | Day-time only |
| Personal Alarm Monitoring | Yes |
| Companionship | Arranging Social activities |
A wealth of amenities sit on the doorstep of Casterbridge Court. Within a 15-minute walk you can reach the local supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, fitness centre and library, as well as various banks, shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The town is also served by a great bus service, as well as two train stations.
| Onsite Lifestyle | |
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| Eating Out | Café |
| Entertainment | Communal Lounge |
| Lifestyle Photos |
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Self-care is more important than ever. Take time to look after yourself. We promise some of life's simplest pleasures will make you smile
| Onsite Wellbeing | |
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| Sports & Activities | Bridge, Painting |
| The Outdoors | Gardens, Grounds, Landscaped Gardens, Seated Patio Area |
| Wellbeing Photos |
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Casterbridge Court will have 44 apartments, with one and two bedrooms available. Beautiful design will combine seamlessly with practicality to make your life easier, from ample storage to raised sockets and appliances. Some apartments will even have their own balconies where you can enjoy the peace and serenity of your own space. For socialising with your fellow homeowners, there will be a cosy communal lounge as well as wonderfully landscaped gardens.
To make your move as easy as possible, we offer a Part Exchange scheme for your existing property and a Smooth Move service that will help you all the way from initial visit, through to moving in.
Find out more about both services here.
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021.
| Types & Options | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 60 |
| Types of Property Available | 1 Bed Apartments, 2 Bed Apartments |
| Ownership Options | Buy, Rent |
| 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 | |
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Typical 1 bedroom apartment
Format
1 Bed Apartments
Ensuite
No
Purchase from
£199,000
Rent from
£2,060 / month
A typical beautiful one bedroom apartment features a spacious bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe for added convenience, large living/dining room and a storage room to help you make the most of your space. |
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Typical 2 bedroom apartment
Format
2 Bed Apartments
Ensuite
Yes
Purchase from
£275,000
A typical beautiful two bedroom apartment features an en-suite in the master bedroom, large living/dining room and a walk-in wardrobe for added convenience. |
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| Please note: All Prices are subject to availability and other charges may apply | |
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.
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We've taken the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of residents. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| 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 | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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| Our Pets |
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Pets are very much part of the family, which is why, with a few exceptions, we welcome well-behaved animals into our retirement developments - while being mindful of the needs of pet-free people living in our communities. Call 0800 153 3264 for more details of our terms and conditions. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
32 London Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1WY
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Casterbridge Court offers Companionship services.
To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.
Casterbridge Court does offer Home Care services on site.
These services include Companionship services.
To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.
Casterbridge Court does not have a care home on site.
To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.
Casterbridge Court has 1 Bed Apartments and 2 Bed Apartments available.
To view the Properties available in more detail please click here.
Casterbridge Court offers these ownership options: Buy, Rent.
To view the Properties available in more detail please click here.
Casterbridge Court does not have staff on site 24/7.
Casterbridge Court 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 Casterbridge Court.
To view the minimum age requirement and other admission details please click here.
Yes, Casterbridge Court has Café facilities.
To view dining and lifestyle details please click here.
Casterbridge Court has Communal Lounge facilities on site.
To view dining and lifestyle details please click here.
Yes, Casterbridge Court offers a moving in service.
To view more details please click here.
Casterbridge Court has these initiatives in place:
To view more details please click here.
Yes, Casterbridge Court permits pets, however some conditions may apply.
To view more details please click here.
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