Bethany House & Danbury Close

Retirement housing
18 New House Avenue, Marks Gate, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5ND
18 New House Avenue, Marks Gate, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5ND

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Manager's Description

"Bethany House and Danbury Close offer Riverside Retirement Living accommodation over a large area in Marks Gate. Close to shops and surrounded by open spaces, Marks Gate features a GP surgery, library..." Show more "Bethany House and Danbury Close offer Riverside Retirement Living accommodation over a large area in Marks Gate. Close to shops and surrounded by open spaces, Marks Gate features a GP surgery, library, two churches, a chemist, Post Office, Co-op store, community centre, fish and chip shop and cash point machine.

The local bus service offers easy access to larger shopping areas in Romford town centre. It also connects you to nearby Barking, Ilford, the local hospital, and to Newbury Park Station.

With three bungalows and 10 one-bedroom apartments, all ground floor apartments at Danbury Close feature a private garden. Bethany House has six studio flats, eight one-bedroom and one two-bed apartments, for one or two people, over 55. Ground floor residencies lead into the communal garden.

The large communal gardens and patio area are spread around the apartments so you can enjoy the outdoor space.

At the heart of Bethany House and Danbury Close is a residents’ lounge. It’s a great place to meet with friends to enjoy a tea or coffee." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
28 flats, bungalows. Built in 1974. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, IT suite
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 400 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 400 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Breakfast club once a week, and IT suite is available for residents use. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Barking & Dagenham
Social Care Authority: Barking & Dagenham

Info updated: 23/09/2013
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Choice Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.ellcchoicehomes.org.uk/content/Ourpartners/Partners
National Housing for Older People Awards
National silver award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2011.
Category: Digital Inclusion in Retirement.
Sponsor: Housing 21.
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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