Thomas Merriman Court
Highfield Avenue, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5UN
Highfield Avenue, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5UN
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Manager's Description
"Thomas Merriman Court, Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments, is situated in a leafy, suburban area of Newbury.Pleasantly quiet, yet centrally located, there are extensive amenities in close ..." Show more "Thomas Merriman Court, Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments, is situated in a leafy, suburban area of Newbury.
Pleasantly quiet, yet centrally located, there are extensive amenities in close proximity. There is a shopping centre within 100 yards , with cinema complex, restaurants and coffee shops. Banks and a Post Office are two minutes’ walk away, with GP surgeries close by.
A bus and train service are just a few minutes’ walk from Thomas Merriman Court for those wishing to travel further afield.
Warm, safe and homely, Thomas Merriman Court was built in 1987 and features four main buildings in rustic brick. It features 14 single occupancy apartments, seven double-sized apartments, and one two-bed apartment, suitable for one or two people over 55.
At the heart of Thomas Merriman Court is a residents’ lounge, with relaxing armchairs and a small library. It’s a great place to meet with friends to enjoy a tea or coffee.
Communal gardens surround Thomas Merriman Court, with garden furniture available to enjoy the outdoor space. It features a Victorian arbour, and a few garden benches. The residents’ lounge also leads on to a patio area." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
21 flats. Built in 1987. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 200 yards; GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, bingo afternoons & residents meetings. Residents can ask for activities to be arranged. Moble library visits regularly., organised by Scheme Manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: West Berkshire
Social Care Authority: West Berkshire
Info updated: 06/03/2013
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homechoice West Berkshire. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/homechoiceComments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Thomas Merriman Court has a great vibe to it - whenever I visit I get a warm welcome from all the customers. I'd be happy for my own family to live th..." Show more
"Thomas Merriman Court has a great vibe to it - whenever I visit I get a warm welcome from all the customers. I'd be happy for my own family to live there." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Thomas Merriman Court has a great vibe to it - whenever I visit I get a warm welcome from all the customers. I'd be happy for my own family to live there." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
Memberships
ERoSH: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of ERoSH, the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing.
