York Court

Retirement housing
York Gardens, Upperby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4HP
York Gardens, Upperby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4HP

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Manager's Description

"York Court offers Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments in a quiet, residential area in Carlisle. With a bus stop a few minutes’ walk away, there are regular routes into Carlisle city centre â€..." Show more "York Court offers Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments in a quiet, residential area in Carlisle. With a bus stop a few minutes’ walk away, there are regular routes into Carlisle city centre – just a five minute bus journey away.

The vibrant city centre features a wide selection of high street shops, a large shopping complex, as well as parks and the cathedral. Its central train station offers regular mainline train services throughout the UK.

Build in the 1990s and recently refurbished, York Court offers a modern, comfortable interior, where you will feel right at home. A two-storey building with shrubbery at the front and grass at the sides, it has a lift for easy access to 33 apartments, with a mixture of open-plan lounge and kitchens, and separate kitchens, for people over 55.

At the heart of York Court is a spacious, modern communal lounge overlooking the garden, with doors leading into the garden. It’s a great place to meet with friends to enjoy a tea or coffee.

The large garden is at the rear of the property, so you can enjoy the outdoor space." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
31 flats. Built in 1980 and renovated in 2011. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: quiz, trips, coffee mornings, bingo, beetle drives, etc., organised by tenants or warden. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Carlisle
Social Care Authority: Cumbria

Info updated: 02/09/2013
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Cumbria Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.cumbriachoice.org.uk/
Memberships
ERoSH: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of ERoSH, the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing.
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