Kitty Wheeldon Gardens
Ashton Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6PQ
Ashton Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6PQ
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Manager's Description
"Kitty Wheeldon Gardens is a well located sheltered housing complex, situated in the heart of sale with its shops, parks, churches and all the amenities you would expect from a busy, modern town right ..." Show more "Kitty Wheeldon Gardens is a well located sheltered housing complex, situated in the heart of sale with its shops, parks, churches and all the amenities you would expect from a busy, modern town right on your door step. The scheme consists of twenty four flats, eleven of which are ground floor and twelve first floor. Each flat has its own front door on to the complex. The ground floor flats also have a patio door opening on to a well established communal garden. which is maintained to a very high standard by regular visits from contracted gardeners and residents who like to get involved, the garden is fenced off providing privacy and security.Each property has its own lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
The ground floor flats have level access showers and the first floor have a bath. The flats are all electric off peak economy seven and all properties have a lifeline alarm for help in an emergency.
The scheme is supported by a resident scheme manager who works twenty five hours a week. Her off duty time is covered by Trafford mobile warden services and Trafford control centre. all rooms have a pull cord linked to a lifeline alarm. Your call will be answered by trained staff twenty four hours a day. Personal care can be provided by other agencies and this can be arranged through social services. Your scheme manager can help you arrange this if required.
There is the opportunity to socialise in our garden conservatory, which is used for coffee mornings, afternoon teas, quiz nights and bbqs or just to relax and read a book in the warm and welcoming environment. At Kitty Wheeldon Gardens there are many opportunities to mix and make friends. we also have regular social activities at the salvation army centre next door to the scheme. such as luncheon club, over sixties light lunches and keep fit body and soul. Residents are always made welcome. There is as much or as little involvement as you want as staff respect your privacy and freedom of choice." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats. Built in 1993. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff, Visiting management staff (Housing Officer) (part time) and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Garden, Conservatory, Use of the community room in the Salvation Army Centre ext to the scheme
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 200 yards; GP 500 yards.
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, meetings, and other social activities, organised by Scheme Manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Trafford
Social Care Authority: Trafford
Info updated: 24/06/2013
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Trafford Home Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.traffordhomechoice.co.uk/choice/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: Consultation
Convenience of the location
Link with community at large
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments