First Homeowners Move Into Sherborne Independent-Living Apartments

Platinum Skies’ Sherborne community, based at the top of the A30 and Horsecastles Lane, has welcomed the first people to move into their brand new, purpose-built apartments in Mulberry House after purchasing off-plan.

Homeowners within the over-55s community can now also enjoy a host of communal facilities including a bistro, bar, homeowners’ lounge, treatment room, activity room, undercroft parking, as well as a private courtyard with outdoor seating. Pets are welcome within all Platinum Skies communities.

Mulberry House is based just a seven-minute walk to the nearest food shop, with the shops in the town centre located just a mile away, a doctor’s surgery and pharmacy less than a mile away, and just a seven-minute drive to the local train station. The Sherborne community, which was created and is operated by Platinum Skies, also boasts two dedicated on-site community managers, who organise a programme of activities for the homeowners to enjoy, as well as providing practical and emotional support.

Ongoing and upcoming activities that the homeowners are looking forward to include a walking group, craft sessions, coffee mornings, wine tasting, and quizzes. The homeowners have also formed their own social focus group which meets bi-weekly to discuss what activities they would like to enjoy, as well as looking ahead to their plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

Speaking about her new home within Mulberry House, Muriel Pennell says: “The team provided a great service and they made moving easier than I expected. I absolutely love it here. I have made new friends and I really enjoy living here.”

Facilities within each of the one, two and three-bedroom low-maintenance apartments include easy to use kitchens with energy saving appliances, bathrooms with step-free showers and automatic lighting, extra-wide walkways for wheelchair access, and secure underground parking. New apartments in Sherborne are available to purchase from £140,000 with the Platinum Skies flexible shared ownership option.

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