Independence And Security For Salisbury Homeowner

Gwen Brocksom moved to Platinum Skies’ Chapters community, based off Wilton Road, following the death of her husband after 67 years of marriage.

Gwen couldn’t face returning to the home that she shared with her husband, so she looked for an alternative option providing the freedom of living in her own home with sociable neighbours and on-site activities.

Gwen says: “My husband and I downsized from a three-storey Victorian house to a modern house to make it easier for me after he had a stroke, and we lived there for 10 years before I came here after he died. It was just too big, and I rattled around in it.”

Chapters has two dedicated community managers who organise fun activities such as wine tasting workshops, yoga, coffee mornings, quizzes, and crafts, as well as providing practical and emotional support to the community’s homeowners. Chapters also boasts a range of exclusive on-site facilities including a bistro, bar, homeowners’ lounge, treatment room and activity room.

Gwen adds: “We have a super community at Chapters. I have a single-bedroom apartment and it was surprising to find all my needs met in one place, and to know I could cope with it by myself. I’ve got a key and my own front door and I’ve kept my independence. I know that I can go downstairs, where I am sure to see somebody to talk to, as I'm a bit of a chatterbox. You're not isolated here.

“Another benefit is that when you’re getting ready for bed here, you know that you are safe. Whereas in that other house, I wouldn't have felt safe at night because anybody could have walked along the road and through the gate, but here you don't have that feeling and instead you feel safe. I can also ask the community manager for assistance with something, and I know somebody will come and help as soon as possible. That's worth having as it means that I don't have to worry my family.”

The Salisbury-based Chapters community offers a selection of apartments, houses and cottages which start from £135,000 for an apartment and from £252,500 for a cottage or house with the Platinum Skies flexible shared ownership option. To book an appointment to view a home in Chapters, go to Platinumskies.co.uk or call the Platinum Skies team on 01202 040996.

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