Hanover Court

Retirement housing
Chow Dene Estate, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6TZ
Chow Dene Estate, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6TZ

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Manager's Description

"Located on the outskirts of Gateshead, Hanover Court is a development of 25 apartments with shared gardens, residents’ lounge and guest facilities. The buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs ..." Show more "Located on the outskirts of Gateshead, Hanover Court is a development of 25 apartments with shared gardens, residents’ lounge and guest facilities. The buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs are taken care of by a professional on-site manager, who can also help with accessing further help and support as required. The properties are situated close to local shops, churches, a library and bowling club.

There are regular bus services into the town centre, just a 15 minute journey away and also to the large Gateshead Metro shopping centre with its excellent shopping facilities.

The Angel of the North, one of Britain's largest sculptures which can be clearly seen from the A1, is only a 10 minute walk from Hanover Court. There is a strong sense of community and residents often arrange events including regular coffee mornings, computer sessions and board game evenings to take part in." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
25 flats. Built in 1975. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: weekly coffee mornings, twice weekly computer evenings, and a weekly board game evening, organised by residents association & residents with assistance from the Estate Manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Gateshead
Social Care Authority: Gateshead

Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateshead Home Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://homechoice.gateshead.gov.uk

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
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Managed by
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We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.

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