Mitchell House
Lorna Grove, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4EB
Lorna Grove, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4EB
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Manager's Description
"Mitchell House is a secure and relaxed development for people 55 and over. It is situated on a quiet street in Gatley, close to the M60 and M56 motorway networks and is named after Reginald J Mitchell..." Show more "Mitchell House is a secure and relaxed development for people 55 and over. It is situated on a quiet street in Gatley, close to the M60 and M56 motorway networks and is named after Reginald J Mitchell who was the designer of the spitfire. The development has 50 flats including 36 one-bedroom flats, 13 studio flats and one two-bedroom flat across three floors which can be accessed by a lift or stairs. Mitchel Close sits on the same street as Mitchell House and both share a private car park for residents.Michell House has a communal lounge and kitchen in the main building, as well as a communal laundry. There is also a quiet room which is great for reading in. There is a guest bedroom with two single beds, a tv and a private bathroom comprising a wet room with a shower, toilet, and sink. This room is available to rent for family and friends of residents.
Regular activities are held in the communal lounge which vary depending upon the interests of our residents. Many residents have traditionally had strong links SSAFA and have organised charity fun days to fundraise for the cause. There are communal gardens all along the back of the development and behind that there is a lovely nature reserve. The development has staff on site Monday to Friday and residents have the added benefit of 24 hour access to Astraline's emergency call system for peace of mind.
Gatley Village is less than a mile away and it's only a short drive/bus ride to Cheadle village where you will find all local amenities such as a doctor's office, a vet's, supermarkets and a Post Office. The main supermarkets operate a home delivery service for residents. Gatley train station is also less than a mile away and there are different bus routes close by.
Some great attractions nearby include Sale Water Park (2.7 miles), Stockport air raid shelters are (3.2 miles), Stockport Museum (3.7 miles), and Manchester Museum (4.9 miles) which contains around six million items, focusing on botany, zoology, Egyptology, palaeontology, and live specimens. There are Art Galleries, Theatres and Museums all located within a five mile radius, so there is plenty to see and do." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
50 flats. Built in 1981. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site not so easy. Distances: bus stop 0.3 mile(s); shop 0.6 mile(s); post office 0.6 mile(s); town centre 0.8 mile(s); GP 0.6 mile(s); social centre 3 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, Bingo, outings. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Cats only generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Stockport
Social Care Authority: Stockport
Info updated: 22/07/2015
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.stockporthomes.org/find-a-home/homes-to-rent/homechoice/Managed by
Living longer, living better
We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes across the UK's northern regions. We offer you and your family safe, secure, and quality homes that you'll love to live in for years to come.