Markwick Close
Kington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR5 3UE
Kington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR5 3UE
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Manager's Description
"Markwick Close is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 18 spacious two bedroom bungalows and two disabled adapted bungalows. Bungalows benefit from their own private gardens.Markwick Close can..." Show more "Markwick Close is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 18 spacious two bedroom bungalows and two disabled adapted bungalows. Bungalows benefit from their own private gardens.
Markwick Close can be found close to the centre of Kington being only a few minutes walk from the main shopping area you have all the advantages of town living. Markwick is close to strong transport links with the closest bus stop a mere 15 meters away.
The community room at Markwick Close is available for hire by external agencies. Please contact us for more information on: 01202 319119
At Markwick Close Stonewater provide a home visit on a weekly basis to assist with tenancy support. When you’re a resident in one of our Retirement Living schemes you’re provided with a level of support that enables you to remain living independently however, living in a Stonewater property is different to residing in a general needs property. All Retirement Living residents receive the following as part of their tenancy with us:
• A community alarm service for out of hours support (managed 24/7) available for you to purchase if required.
• Housing-related support which assists residents to remain independent at home. Our Service Delivery Officers are available to signpost residents to other agencies as needed to help sustain independence.
• Effective housing management and tenancy sustainment services – our Service Delivery Officers can act as mediator between Stonewater, assisting with housing services Eg rent or problems with neighbours
• Low level support services that provide improved health and wellbeing.
• Health and Safety building checks.
Applicants for a bungalow in this scheme will need to undertake an eligibility assessment.
For more information about this scheme please call us on 01202 319119" Show less
Main Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
20 bungalows. Built in 1981. Sizes 2 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Housing Visiting Officers responsible and contactable during normal office hours) (part time) and Careline alarm service
Garden, Community centre
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: A range of activities, fellowship and coffee mornings are set up regularly to engage you in the scheme where you live, organised by Tenants and community groups. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Herefordshire
Social Care Authority: Herefordshire
Info updated: 27/10/2017
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