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Sherborne continues to charm and delight visitors

Nestled in the green and rolling countryside, the beautiful town of Sherborne has been attracting visitors for the last 1300 years. It’s a step back in time, but with a sophisticated choice of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants to explore. Its compact size makes it a highly desirable destination to visit and spend time.…

Rare chance to buy beautiful renovated cottages in Salisbury city centre

Barker Close is a unique collection of original and renovated cottages within our Chapters retirement village in Salisbury city centre in Wiltshire. The three and two-bedroom properties have access to a private landscaped courtyard, bistro and activity room accessible via electric controlled doors, onsite parking and private gardens – all rare assets to find with…

Soaring Salisbury proves to still be the best place to live

Over the centuries, Salisbury has weathered many challenges to its beautiful city centre. The lockdown is no exception and perhaps it should be no surprise then that Salisbury has bounced back stronger. There's never been a better time to enjoy the scenery, fresh air and to support the wealth of independent businesses. Today, the medieval…

Our community: Meet the homeowners and Lifestyle Managers

If you could speak to any Platinum Skies homeowner, what do you think would be the first thing that they would tell you about us?  Might it be the affordability and financial savings? Or perhaps the beautiful locations and well-designed homes?  No, we don’t think it would be. Our homeowners would start by telling you…

Platinum Skies support homeowners now and forever

It’s been a tough few months for everyone living with the lockdown measures, but Platinum Skies have met the challenge head on. Our on-site Lifestyle Managers continue to do a fantastic job with dedicated support for our homeowners in these difficult times.  Whether it’s through special ‘socially-distanced’ music performances, opera, VE Day celebrations or weekly…

Stamp duty cuts make it the perfect time to move

It's been a monumental week for the property market, with the Government's decision to drastically cut stamp duty. This is good news for our customers giving them the extra confidence needed to take the exciting step of owning a Platinum Skies home. With the property market reinvigorated after the recent months of lockdown, there's never…

Opera singer performs special show at Chapters

There were soaring harmonies and temperatures at Chapters in Salisbury last week, as talented opera singer Rossano Sal serenaded homeowners and staff with a socially-distanced concert! The private balconies and spacious communal courtyard gardens made the perfect setting for a taste of the Mediterranean. The special show is the latest in a line of vibrant…

Six red wines to enjoy chilled this summer

If your go-to white has lost its mojo and that weekday rosé feels a little run of the mill, why not try popping a red in the fridge? This can make for a fun riff on those spicy, peppery notes or jammy, sun-kissed fruit, adding freshness to the finish; most oenophiles agree red wine should…

Summer decor updates that won’t break the bank

Looking to add a few summer interior design flourishes? Maybe it’s time to give your space a summer refresh, so that it looks the part on sunny days and cheers you up when the weather doesn’t co-operate. Think colour – zingy shades will lift your mood – and lots of greenery, plus on-trend home accessories…

Should you maintain a slower pace of life after lockdown?

Life is slowly returning to a ‘new normal’ after months at a standstill, and while the pandemic and its impact on our lives and mental wellbeing has been hard and, for many, devastating in ways, you might have found the enforced slowing down has been beneficial too. “This is a great opportunity to stop and…

10 extremely bizarre things you never knew about your own body

At Platinum Skies, our homeowners like to keep themselves in shape with many different regular exercise classes such as  ‘socially-distanced’ pilates classes organised by on-site Lifestyle Managers. We strive to help you better understand the best practices for health and wellbeing in retirement. No matter your age, we still have much to learn about the staggering complexity…

7 retro iced desserts to cool down with now

Puddings today just don’t compare to the puddings you likely had as a child. As long as you didn’t have a parent who handed you an apple and considered it dessert (we feel for you), the finale of a meal could actually be quite spectacular – especially when it came from the freezer. Aside from…