Catharine House
134 Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7BQ
134 Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7BQ
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Manager's Description
"Catharine House offers Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments situated in a quiet, residential area of South Oxhey. A small, intimate scheme next to a local church, Catharine House is close to ame..." Show more "Catharine House offers Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments situated in a quiet, residential area of South Oxhey. A small, intimate scheme next to a local church, Catharine House is close to amenities, with nearby shops, chemists, GP practice, dentist, Post Office and library; a swimming pool is a mile and a half away.Local buses stop right outside Catharine House with Watford town centre, nearby Northwood, and the train station, all a short bus ride away, making it within easy reach of central London and Watford.
With beautiful gardens surrounding Catharine House, our warm atmosphere will make sure you feel right at home. Catharine House offers contemporary, 15 one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment, for one or two people, over 55. Six have direct access to the garden areas.
At the heart of Catharine House is a light and airy communal lounge. It’s a great place to meet with friends to enjoy a tea or coffee. In the beautiful gardens, there’s a secluded patio with seating so you can enjoy the outdoor space." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
16 flats. Built in 1970. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Customer Service Centre tel 0845 111 0000), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.75 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Regular social activities include coffee mornings, keep fit, outings, lunches out, arts & crafts, organised by scheme managers from Catharine House and Faithfield. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Three Rivers
Social Care Authority: Hertfordshire
Info updated: 19/07/2010
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home Connections. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://threerivers.homeconnections.org.uk/Memberships
ERoSH: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of ERoSH, the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing.
