Retirement housing

Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)

18 flats. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2000. Sizes 1 bedroom.

Non-resident management staff (part time, 7 days) and Careline alarm service

Lift, Lounge, Guest facilities, Garden, computer with internet access

Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 200 yards.

This almshouse charity caters for: Applicants must generally be over 55 years of age and have lived in Walthamstow or Chingford for at least a year prior to their appointment, or have lived in Walthamstow or Chingford for at least five consecutive years at any time. Applications will be considered from individuals or couples with limited financial means and in need of warden assisted housing. In exceptional circumstances we can consider applications from people living outside of the area of benefit (Walthamstow and Chingford), for example to enable a person to move to be closer to a supportive family or friend.. Social activities include: coffee mornings, quiz, and trips out (summer & Christmas), organised by residents and staff. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (Small pets may by brought at the discretion of trustees; pets may not be replaced).

Housing Authority: Waltham Forest

Social Care Authority: Waltham Forest