St Mary's View

St Mary's View, Blandford St Marys, Dorset

Development Overview

St Mary's View is a new build homes development by Ashberry Homes, a division of Bellway, located on the southern edge of Blandford St Mary, Dorset (postcode DT11 9FU). The development comprises a total of 143 new properties, including 115 two, three, and four-bedroom houses for private sale, alongside two-bedroom apartments/maisonettes and 28 affordable homes. The location offers a semi-rural setting less than 20 miles from the Dorset coast, close to the amenities of Blandford Forum. Properties come with a 10-year new home warranty.

Property Details and Pricing

The development features a range of specific house types, with current availability starting from approximately £319,995. Available homes include two-bedroom apartments and a selection of three and four-bedroom houses. Specific three-bedroom semi-detached house types recently listed include 'The Valerian' from £349,995 and 'The Orchid' from £364,995 - £369,995.

The houses are designed for modern living, typically featuring an open-plan kitchen and dining area with French doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchens include integrated appliances such as a Zanussi oven and hob. Larger property styles, such as 'The Orchid,' also incorporate a separate living room with a bay window and a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Many homes include a downstairs cloakroom and often benefit from two allocated parking spaces. Purchasers should contact the developer for the current pricing and bedroom mix of the 4-bedroom house designs and two-bedroom apartments.

Local Area and Transport Links

St Mary’s View benefits from connectivity via the major road network, being situated close to the A354, which offers direct links north-east towards Salisbury and south-west towards Dorchester via the A35. For rail services, the closest mainline stations are Hamworthy (8.8 miles) and Poole (just over 11 miles), which offer regular hourly daytime services to destinations including Dorchester. Poole is a commuter hub, and a direct bus link via the X8 bus route offers a journey time of approximately 37 minutes to Poole Train Station. Longer-distance train travel is available from Salisbury (24 miles) for services to London and Exeter, or Bournemouth (20 miles) for Crosscountry services to Manchester.

Amenities and Education

Essential local services are within comfortable reach. Walkable amenities include Whitecliff Surgery (approx. 18-minute walk), Boots Pharmacy (approx. 15-minute walk), and Blandford Community Hospital (approx. 21-minute walk). Local education provision is served by Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School (Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ in 2019) nearby, and The Blandford Secondary School is approximately 2.2km away. The centre of Blandford Forum, featuring local shops, restaurants, and the Offcamber Blandford bike shop, is easily accessible by a short walk or cycle.

Developer and Practical Information

Ashberry Homes is part of the Bellway group and is committed to delivering new build homes with a 10-year NHBC or similar warranty. The developer cites a commitment to high-quality construction and 5-star customer service, though prospective buyers should note that third-party customer reviews have been mixed, citing excellent sales advisors and house design, but some historical issues with site management and snagging resolution. Viewings of the current phases and showhomes should be arranged directly with the sales team at 33 Roman Avenue.