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Canon Woods Close, DT9

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

1,428 sq ft

133 sq m

Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • PRIVATE Car Port for 2 CARS
  • LARGE MASTER with EN-SUITE
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • UNDERFLOOR HEATING throughout
  • Access to OWNERS' LOUNGE, BISTRO & other communal facilities
  • 100% OWNERSHIP
  • DECEPTIVELY LARGE SOUTH FACING PRIVATE GARDEN
  • LARGE KITCHEN/ DINING AREA
  • VIBRANT & ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY to join
  • On-site COMMUNITY MANAGER

Description

Platinum Skies Sherborne



Rare opportunity to join a vibrant retirement community exclusively for over 55s in Sherborne. Don't miss out on this pre-loved property.


100% purchase
This property is available for purchase on a 100% ownership basis.
Purchasers must be aged 55 and over and meet eligibility requirements to qualify.

Why buy a pre-loved home from Platinum Skies?
When you buy a pre-loved house, you are buying into a community full of like-minded individuals who are waiting to welcome you.

Each community is purpose built to provide you a future proof solution to allow you the freedom to live life on your terms. With each pre-loved apartment competitively priced, you may get the apartment of your dreams for incredible value.

The benefits of buying a pre-loved home
  • Competitively priced in line with the market value.
  • The community is waiting to welcome you into your new home.
  • Our dedicated Resales Managers are here to support you every step of the way.
  • No longer have the worry of being on your own.
  • Free to keep your independence, yet know you're supported.
  • No-delays - once you have found your perfect pre-loved property, we can get you moved in a timely manner.


About 8 Canon Woods Close
8 Canon Woods Close is one of 37 houses exclusively for over 55s. This house features future-proofed designs such as wide hallways, soft-touch fittings, and anti-slip walk-in showers to ensure future needs are fully catered for. 8 Canon Woods Close offers a double car port within the property boundaries, at no extra cost. Everything is in place to make your Platinum Skies life as easy and comfortable as possible.* Please note that the summer house is not included however the base will remain.*

Living Room
This house is generously sized and boasts underfloor heating throughout to ensure that perfect temperature with thermostatic control. The high ceilings and large windows allow for a light and airy living space all year round.

Kitchen Diner
The premium finished kitchen features the latest integrated, low maintenance, energy-efficient appliances from Neff and soft-close cupboards and drawers. This is a perfect space for entertaining.

Bedrooms
The larger than average bedrooms are designed to fill with natural light. The built-in wardrobe allow for vital storage space which fits in perfectly with the design of the room. The master bedroom features an en-suite.

Bathrooms
The bathrooms features Hansgrohe and Villeroy & Boch which exude quality with anti-slip walk-in showers with fitted glass shower screen, electric heated towel rail and an automatic night light for safe access all day and night.

Exclusive Communal Areas
At the heart of our Sherborne village, you'll find a like-minded community waiting to welcome you. Your Community Manager brings together your new neighbours, they're a reassuring presence and a master organiser creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy a varied programme of activities and events from fish & chips Friday to regular book club meetings.

Or if you prefer, you can relax in the manicured gardens, dine in the on-site bistro and enjoy a coffee with neighbours in the private homeowner lounge areas.

You can immerse yourself into the community or live as independently as you wish.

Security
Feel secure in your apartment with security fob access control to the building, gardens and car park entrances.

Living in Sherborne
Sherborne in north-west Dorset is a delightful market town full of Georgian grandeur. Combining a wealth of history with a lively community, you'll find shops offering antiques, all manner of local produce, fashion, cosy tearooms and coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. The town has a unique beauty which has attracted visitors throughout the centuries.

Whether you're discovering the majesty of the abbey, the castles or the local architecture, you're sure to be charmed by the character of the famous ochre-coloured hamstone.
And you'll find plenty of activities to keep you occupied, from weekly markets to sporting events, arts lectures and wine tastings. Or maybe a walk in the beautiful rolling countryside - it's all here on your doorstep.

Located at the top of Horsecastles Lane and the A30, Mulberry House is close to local amenities and transport. Its location means that everything you need is nearby, whether you're planning a visit to the Abbey, the shops or venturing further afield by bus or train.

Sherborne has good public transport systems that connect to several towns in the surrounding area. The nearby train station has a direct line to London which takes around 2 hours, and it's roughly an hour's journey to get to Exeter. There are also plenty of local bus routes visiting Dorchester, Sturminster Newton, Yeovil, and Wincanton.

Testimony from a current Platinum Skies Homeowner in Sherborne
"The best bit about living here is simple really. It's just living here. It's the friends we're making and not feeling as though we're alone anymore. We have a laugh everyday with somebody... it's just brilliant."

An affordable home - here's an example of what it could cost:
Service Charge: £371 per month

NOTE: DEFERRED EVENT FEES APPLY - ASK FOR DETAILS.

*100% share purchased is an illustrative example, the actual share purchased will vary by property, as the shared ownership percentage purchased must be the same as chosen by the previous owner. Service charges are an example based on the 2024/5 service charge budget. Homeowners are responsible for their individual home running costs for example; utility costs, council tax, insurance.

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Tenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.

GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.

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ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.

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LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.

122 years left

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Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.

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Canon Woods Close, DT9

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Sherborne Station0.9 miles
  • Thornford Station3.2 miles
  • Yeovil Pen Mill Station3.5 miles
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About the agent

Affordable Housing & Healthcare Group, Bournemouth

3rd Floor, Tringham House, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DT

Affordable Housing & Healthcare Group, Bournemouth

Make the smart choice of a pre-loved Platinum Skies home in a vibrant community designed for happy, healthy, affordable living.

Platinum Skies homeowners enjoy living with financial security, a supportive community, and a low-maintenance home where you can leave your worries behind. Exclusively for the over 55s, our retirement communities are close to essential amenities in desirable locations, which we've hand-picked for you to live life to the fullest.

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