Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DA
Listed 26 Aug 2025 · price reduced 17 Sept 2026 · Dorchester
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Key features
- Modern top floor retirement apartment
- Balcony with views across Poundbury and beyond
- 5 star development
- Dual aspect sitting/dining room
- Extra care packages available by arrangement
- Leasehold - 116 years remaining. Service Charge £13,432.00 Ground rent £510 pa
- Council tax E
About this home
A top floor modern apartment, with two double bedroom and balcony situated in this beautiful 5 star McCarthy & Stone development.
The Property - This modern spacious third floor apartment is situated in this beautiful 5 star McCarthy & Stone development. Bowes Lyon Court is for retirement living exclusively for those aged 70 and over and is made up of 62 one and two bedroom apartments, with lifts to all floors. Located in the heart of Poundbury overlooking Queen Mother Square the apartment is in a central location near local amenities.
Accommodation - Internally there is a roomy entrance hallway with an airing and storage cupboard, a useful cloakroom. A spacious, dual aspect sitting/dining room gives access to a delightful balcony with views across Poundbury and the open countryside. There is a modern fitted shaker-styled kitchen with a range of wall and floor cupboards with work surfaces over. Integrated appliances comprise of a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, built in electric eye level oven, microwave, induction hob and extractor fan.
There are two double bedrooms, the principal bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. There is a modern age-friendly wet room with W.C.
There are communal areas for all residents, with lounge, coffee area, library, games room, laundry room and restaurant.
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Situation - Bowes Lyon Court is conveniently situated within walking distance of Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butcher, Luxury Monart Spa, gallery, coffee houses, opticians and restaurants.
Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental surgeries, doctors’ surgeries, and Damers First School, along with a number of specialist outlets.
Services - Electric, water and drainage.
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Assisted Living - Assisted Living developments benefit from care and support packages*, specifically tailored to suit you. There is a 24 hour manager on site and pull cord alarms in each room. Homeowners can request a wakeup call in the mornings and receive flexible levels of care that can be increased or decreased as required. Cooking and cleaning can be a thing of the past with a three-course lunch provided every day in the table-service restaurant (at a cost to the residents, the lunch is not provided free). So you can sit back and relax knowing that everything is taken care of. The cosy lounge, library and coffee area are places to relax and enjoy the company around you. Bowes Lyon Court also offers a Wellbeing Suite for all your health and beauty needs.
*Details of support packages can be forwarded by email, please contact to discuss further.
Material Information - Council Tax Band E EPC C
Leasehold Details: We understand from our vendor: Leasehold – 125 years from 16th August 2016 with 116 years remaining.
Ground rent is £510 p.a. and it is invoiced by McCarthy and Stone Your Life Management Services Service Charge £13,432.00 per annum Ground rent renewal date - 2031 and every subsequent 15 year period Ground rent percentage increase at renewal date- 2% per annum from the commence of the Term
Manco Charge 2: We are advised that there is a sum of £225 per annum payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 116 years left
- Ground rent
- £510 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £13,432 per year
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- Lift access
Floorplan
Location
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- Dorchester West Station1.0 mi
- Dorchester South Station1.3 mi
- Upwey Station4.6 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in DT1 over the last 12 months: flat £178k · terraced £300k · detached £530k · semi-detached £360k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jul 2026 | £170,000 |
| 12 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 1 May 2026 | £305,000 |
| 56 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £415,000 |
| 24 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £210,000 |
| 25 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 17 Oct 2025 | £220,000 |
| 4 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 2 Jul 2025 | £230,000 |
| 34 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 3 Jun 2025 | £176,000 |
| 40 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 12 Dec 2024 | £395,000 |
| 14 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 5 Dec 2024 | £300,000 |
| 8 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place Dorchester DT1 3DA | Flat Leasehold | 26 Apr 2024 | £285,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Symonds & Sampson, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Aug 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 17/09/2026.
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