Freshfield Court

Retirement housing
Botcherby Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2TT
Botcherby Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2TT

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Manager's Description

"Freshfield Court offers Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments in a quiet, residential area in Carlisle. Located next to a large park, Freshfield Court is just a few minutes’ walk to a bus stop,..." Show more "Freshfield Court offers Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments in a quiet, residential area in Carlisle. Located next to a large park, Freshfield Court is just a few minutes’ walk to a bus stop, with regular buses into Carlisle city centre, which is just a 10 minute bus journey.

The vibrant city centre features a wide selection of high street shops, a large shopping complex, as well as local parks and the cathedral. Carlisle Castle and Tullie House Museum are great tourism attractions. The central train station offers regular mainline train services throughout the UK.

Build in the 1990s, Freshfield Court offers a modern, comfortable atmosphere, where you will feel right at home. A two-storey building, with lift, it offers 21 one-bedroom apartments, as well as eight external two-bedroom apartments and nine one-bedroom bungalows, for people over 55.

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

There is a communal garden at the back of the property. Ground floor apartments have a patio area. The external apartments and bungalows feature private gardens, so you can enjoy the outdoor space." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
39 flats, bungalows. Built in 1985 and renovated in 2013. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 700 yards.
Monthly Social activities include: coffee morning(we do not have a proper lounge), lunch club, Monday - Friday, organised by local tenants association. 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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