Summary - Mulberry House, Sherborne DT9 6FH
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ground-floor, low-maintenance retirement living close to Sherborne’s historic centre.
One-bedroom ground-floor apartment with private balcony and underfloor heating
Exclusive over-55s development with on-site community manager and bistro
Shared ownership leasehold with 123 years remaining; not freehold
Service charge £3,456 (average) and possible rent on unsold share
Deferred event fees apply — ask for full details before commitment
Pet friendly and secure setting with good parking and communal spaces
Large open-plan living area, suitable for lock-up-and-leave lifestyle
Approx 646 sq ft; excellent mobile and fast broadband in affluent area
This one-bedroom ground-floor apartment at Mulberry House offers low-maintenance, secure retirement living in central Sherborne. The open-plan living room, private balcony and underfloor heating provide comfortable, year-round living in a thoughtfully designed home of about 646 sq ft. The building has a full-time on-site community manager and communal facilities including a bistro and owners' lounge, ideal for socialising and easy living.
The property is sold as shared ownership (example 50% illustrative) with a leasehold tenure and 123 years remaining. Monthly obligations include a service charge (annual figure shown) and possible rent on the unsold share; deferred event fees also apply — buyers should factor these ongoing costs into affordability calculations.
Practical benefits include pet-friendly policies, excellent mobile and broadband coverage, secure communal setting and low local crime. The location places you close to Sherborne’s amenities, historic centre and transport links while sitting in a very affluent, small-town neighbourhood suited to quiet retirement life.
This apartment is well suited as a lock-up-and-leave retirement base or for downsizers seeking a sociable community with built-in support. It is not a freehold purchase and carries regular service charges and shared-ownership rent obligations — suitable buyers should be comfortable with leasehold/shared ownership arrangements.
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