Thrale Almshouses

27 Polworth Road, Streatham, London SW16 2HA. Housing with support

Managed by: Harrison Housing

Manager's description

“The original almshouses were built on Streatham High Road by the three surviving daughters of Henry Thrale in 1832. The almshousers provided subsidised lodgings for 4 poor widows or single women who had “attained an honest old age” in Streatham. In 1930 the building was demolished and the almshouses moved to their current site in Polworth Rd. Now providing accommodation for 9 residents in attractive cottages arranged around a central green. The Trustees are currently considering how to move the charity forward in its work of both providing for residents and the relief in need charity to help folk in the local area. Harrison Housing is delighted to be involved in managing the Almshouses on behalf of the charity....” show more


Main facts

  • Housing with support
  • 9 cottages. Built in 1930. Sizes 1 bedroom
  • Non-resident management staff and community alarm service
  • Lounge, laundry, garden
  • Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 440 yards; post office 1 mile(s); GP 440 yards; social centre 1 mile(s)
  • This almshouse charity caters for: women resident in the area of the Ancient Parish of Streatham. Regular social activities include residents have an independent lifestyle but have occasional social activities. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (not to be replaced), by prior agreement only
  • Rent (social landlord)

Info updated: 17/05/2011. Update info

Enquire about living here

(020) 7603 4332

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Memberships

The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.

Location

27 Polworth Road, Streatham, London SW16 2HA

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