Charles May House
Church Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NS
Church Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NS
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Manager's Description
"Charles May House has been adapted and extended out of the former St Mary's Cottage, and is set in attractive, communal gardens about a hundred yards distant from the town centre. It is administered b..." Show more "Charles May House has been adapted and extended out of the former St Mary's Cottage, and is set in attractive, communal gardens about a hundred yards distant from the town centre. It is administered by Trustees of the Ogilvie Charities, and is registered with the Charity Commission and the Homes and Communities Agency.The accommodation at Charles May House comprises of eight purpose-built one-bedroom flats, each of which has its own separate living room, kitchen and bathroom. Four flats are situated at ground-floor level and four are on the first floor: all are suitable for couples or single persons. In addition, there is a two bed roomed first floor apartment and a one bed roomed split level apartment in the original part of the building; both of these have their own kitchens and bathrooms. There is also a lounge with guest room facilities for general use." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
10 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Distances: bus stop 75 yards; shop 75 yards; post office 75 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 150 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: people of retirement or near retirement age who arw able to live independently; preference given to people living locally or with local connections. Monthly Social activities include: coffee mornings etc, organised by the scheme manager, residents.
Housing Authority: Colchester
Social Care Authority: Essex
Info updated: 15/08/2018
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