Victoria Court

Retirement housing
Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0BR
Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0BR

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Manager's Description

"Victoria Court is located in central Stretford and is close to local facilities including Victoria Park and is only a short walk from Stretford Mall. The scheme itself is a small scheme with 34 spacio..." Show more "Victoria Court is located in central Stretford and is close to local facilities including Victoria Park and is only a short walk from Stretford Mall. The scheme itself is a small scheme with 34 spacious flats located around a central courtyard all of which have been refurbished and benefit from fitted kitchens and level access showers and secure fob entry system.

Pull cords throughout including your own personal pendant. All pendant and pull cords are monitored by the scheme manager when on duty. When manager is off duty a 24 hour response service is delivered by TrustCall. Communal features include a large lounge/ dining area with kitchen, laundry facilities and a well maintained, award winning* garden area. (* Double winners of North West in Bloom).

Independent living at Victoria Court is all about having a readymade community, being local to most general amenities, delivering a service that can provide a 24 hours response team, feeling safe in your environment, with daily advice, help and daily contact support at hand. If you enjoy taking part in activities and making new friends this is the scheme for you as they have daily activities including a breakfast club and a very active social group.

If you would like more information or to arrange a visit to the scheme please contact Sheila McGlone on 0161 865 7363" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
35 flats, bungalows. Built in 1980 and renovated in 2008. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Library
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 50 yards; post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 500 yards.
Regular Social activities include: daily bingo, arts & crafts, cards ,party afternoon, and days out, organised by scheme manager and tenants. Meal(s) available (2 days pw). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Trafford
Social Care Authority: Trafford

Info updated: 30/10/2014
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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:
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Quality of the building and facilities
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