Horsecastles Lane, Sherborne, DT9 6FH

Platinum Skies Sherborne

An exclusive community of luxury homes for over 55s in the quintessentially English market town of Sherborne. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, with high street shopping, culture and leisure all within a few minutes walk.
Our spacious, high-specification homes are nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, with the convenience of private parking.
Bistro, bar, exclusive lounge, cinema and activity room, guest suite, and an onsite Community Manager create a vibrant community exclusively for those over 55..

Future proof your finances; Shared Ownership available on this property
Buying your new home with Platinum Skies couldn't be easier or more affordable with our government-backed Shared Ownership scheme, you can afford the home you desire and have enough money to support you later in life. Purchasers must be aged 55 and over and meet eligibility requirements to qualify. Our properties are built with your needs of today, and tomorrow, in mind.

Mulberry House
Mulberry house offers luxury apartments exclusively for over 55s built in the style of a Georgian mansion using local hamstone, brick and slate. Each apartment 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. All with easy access, most apartments benefit from having a terrace or private balcony.

Parking with electric car charging facilities and lift access to all apartments ensure that everything is in place to make your Platinum Skies life as easy and comfortable as possible.

Living/ Dining Room
This apartment 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. The open plan living and dining room gives you that extra space to move freely throughout your home and provides the perfect space to entertain when you have loved ones visiting.

Kitchen
The premium-finish kitchen features the latest integrated, low-maintenance, energy-efficient appliances from Neff and soft-close cupboards and drawers.

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

Bathroom
The bathroom 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. Take some time out for yourself and enjoy the spa and pampering treatments.

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 many notable visitors through 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."


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**Approximate rent is based on 25% shared ownership of the property and is charged at 3% of the value of the share of the property that you do not own. 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.