Elms Farm

Retirement housing
Mather Avenue, Whitefield, Greater Manchester, M45 8NT
Mather Avenue, Whitefield, Greater Manchester, M45 8NT

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Manager's Description

" Situated in beautifully maintained mature gardens, Elms Farm provides a private and secure environment just a five-minute walk from the centre of Whitefield with its leisure and shopping amenities an..." Show more " Situated in beautifully maintained mature gardens, Elms Farm provides a private and secure environment just a five-minute walk from the centre of Whitefield with its leisure and shopping amenities and with easy access by public transport into Bury and Manchester city centre.

This popular development comprises one and some two- bedroom apartments over three floors, all served by lift access. The large residents' lounge with its contemporary design is popular for social events and entertaining visitors.

If you want the best of both worlds, then our 50 plus accommodation may be just what you are looking for - independent living with added security and on-site facilities, designed to meet your changing needs. Our flats have a secure door entry system, a lift, laundry facilities, and attractive gardens with outside seating areas. If you feel like socialising, there is a residents' lounge where you can get together with your neighbours for a drink and a chat and we are happy to help residents organise events and activities. There is also a guest flat for friends or family to stay over.

A member of staff is available during office hours and, for added peace of mind, an emergency response system operates 24 hours a day.

Pets such as fish or birds can come too, but unfortunately we cannot currently accommodate people with cats or dogs.

Facilities: Residents' Lounge Laundry Room Free WiFi Guest suite for visiting relatives Heating cost included in weekly rent Hobbies room upvc double glazing Door entry system Lift to all floors" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
47 flats. Built in 1988. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 25 yards; post office 25 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.75 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities. New residents accepted from 50 years of age.
Housing Authority: Bury
Social Care Authority: Bury

Info updated: 09/04/2018
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