Barnes Court, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4PJ | Sheltered housing, retirement housing, supported housing for older people

Managed by: Housing 21

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Manager's description

“Barnes Court in Burnley is situated adjacent to Townley park and surrounding parkland and has excellent transport links, by bus and train to the surrounding areas, including Bradford, Preston and Manchester. The town centre is only 15 minutes walking distance offering amenities such as shops, doctors and dentists, and there are regular visits to the court from the local mobile greengrocer and library. The scheme offers a mix of sheltered accommodation for people over 55 and general needs housing for families. The court has a pleasant communal lounge, games room, laundry room and guest room....” show more

Main facts

Housing with support
42 flats. Built in 1976. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties
Resident management staff and community alarm service
Lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities, garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 250 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 600 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 250 yards
Weekly social activities include coffee morning & afternoon tea, lunch club monthly, social events, trips out, mobile greengrocer, library, art class, games room with dart board & snooker table., organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to Housing 21's pets policy)
Rent (social landlord)
Developed by Housing 21

Info updated: 02/04/2009. Update info