New retirement apartments for sale in Bournemouth, Dorset

McCarthy & Stone pioneered the concept of private retirement housing in the UK and have retirement developments nationwide.

Retirement living from McCarthy & Stone however is so much more than just a retirement flat. It’s designed to enable older retired home owners to lead an active, independent lifestyle, without many of the maintenance worries often associated with home ownership; all in a safe and secure environment.

There are 30 one and two bedroom retirement homes at Sanderling Court in Bournemouth, on the south coast of Dorset.  Ideally located on Wimborne Road, the retirement apartments benefit from easy access into Bournemouth town centre, where there are plenty of amenities and shops including chemists, banks, newsagents and a supermarket, a host of restaurants and popular stores such as WH Smiths; Next; Clarks and Marks & Spencer’s. 

There is a bus stop directly outside the Sanderling Court retirement flats, offering regular services into Bournemouth town centre, as well as to the surrounding areas of Westbourne; Charminster; Winton; Branksome; Boscombe and Parkstone.  Bournemouth railway station is only a mile away offering services further afield to Poole, Christchurch, Brockenhurst, Southampton and London Waterloo.  There is easy access to the A35 allowing for travel both north and south by road, and Bournemouth International Airport is less than 5 miles away with flights to European destinations.

Bournemouth is a bustling coastal town which is popular with tourists and offers plenty of activities.  Bournemouth International Centre, known locally as the BIC, hosts theatrical productions and musical concerts throughout the year, and is a popular venue for conferences and exhibitions including The Ideal Home Exhibition and the Fabulous at Fifty Show.  There is an historic golf course at Meyrick Park in the centre of the town, as well as Dean Park cricket ground which is currently used by Bournemouth University Cricket Club.

Bournemouth’s historic pier and seafront enjoy views of Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight. The seafront is also home to Grade II listed Victorian gardens which host many summer events including concerts at the Pine Walk Bandstand. It is also home to the Aviary and the Bournemouth Balloon.

Close to Bournemouth is the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site of beautiful, largely unspoilt coastline, with seven miles of sandy beaches stretching from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks, Poole.  

The retirement housing development at Sanderling Court is managed by a house manager who oversees the running of the building including maintenance of the grounds and building.  Key retirement living related features of the development will include a communal residents' lounge, a guest suite, laundry room, and a lift providing access to all floors.