Wimborne House
17 Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3RA
17 Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3RA
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Manager's Description
"Our high-quality age exclusive housing for older people allows residents to live comfortably, securely, and independently whilst in the knowledge that help is there if they need it. At Wimborne House ..." Show more "Our high-quality age exclusive housing for older people allows residents to live comfortably, securely, and independently whilst in the knowledge that help is there if they need it. At Wimborne House we offer purpose-built rental properties for people over the age of 60 or over 55 if you are in receipt of PIP (Personal Independence Payment) or DLA (Disability Living Allowance).Each flat consists of a kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bedroom/s with a 24-hour alarm service if ever you have an emergency. Wimborne House offers a wide range of facilities, including social club which has communal take away/film evenings, lunch club trips out to local venues and fish & chips in communal lounge, communal garden, an on-site laundry, communal parking bays and a guest room for visitors.
The flats are located within walking distance of town centre, library, and a thriving market on a Friday. The scheme offers easy access to the seafront, leisure centre and swimming pool, and regular bus routes to both Clacton and Colchester which can be joined from bus stops outside Wimborne House. The local pharmacy provides a off and collection from within Wimborne House, and a local hopper bus can be arranged for visits to local hospitals in the area. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call 0800 1313348 (from landline) or 0300 123 3511 (from mobile) or email contactus@sanctuary-housing.co.uk" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
31 flats. Built in 1980. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 600 yards; town centre 300 yards; GP 1.5 mile(s); social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, coffee mornings, video evenings, fish and chip tea, etc.
Housing Authority: Tendring
Social Care Authority: Essex
Info updated: 25/01/2023
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