Birch Court

Retirement housing
102 Birch Lane, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 0WN
102 Birch Lane, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 0WN

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Manager's Description

"Arawak Walton is delighted to present this new high quality development for people aged 55 and over. It comprises 23 one bed flats and studio apartments that have recently been refurbished to include ..." Show more "Arawak Walton is delighted to present this new high quality development for people aged 55 and over. It comprises 23 one bed flats and studio apartments that have recently been refurbished to include new modern kitchen with built in oven and hob, walk in shower rooms, blinds, fitted wardrobes and windows.

There are 17 one bed/1 person flats and 6 one bed/2 person flats at Birch Court." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats. Built in 1978. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 50 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 200 yards; GP 100 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: Coffee mornings and trips, organised by residents and scheme manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Manchester
Social Care Authority: Manchester

Info updated: 06/01/2016
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Manchester Move. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://homes.manchestermove.co.uk/choice/default.aspx

Residents' views

A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for:
Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"I like to live here because of security clean atmosphere; take care of maintenance; and good management."
Made by a resident in 2017
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