The College
Old Bath Road, Froxfield, Wiltshire, SN8 3LA
Old Bath Road, Froxfield, Wiltshire, SN8 3LA
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The Duchess of Somerset's Hospital
Manager's Description
"Welcome to a very special place. The Duchess of Somerset's Hospital is not a hospital at all, but a sheltered housing scheme for women, operated by an historic trust. It is based in Froxfield, Marlbor..." Show more "Welcome to a very special place. The Duchess of Somerset's Hospital is not a hospital at all, but a sheltered housing scheme for women, operated by an historic trust. It is based in Froxfield, Marlborough, Wiltshire close to where the Duchess once lived.Today, these 50 historic self-contained units, known as cottages, are fully modernised and maintained to a good standard. They are arranged in four terraces in the form of a quadrangle, with views into the serene and secure grounds, with the ancient chapel at the centre of the green. The residents, all female and over 55, are from a rich and diverse mixture of backgrounds." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
49 houses. Built in 1700. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff
Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 3 mile(s); post office 3 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 3 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: able-bodied women between 55 and 80. Regular Social activities include: events six times a year, organised by warden, residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Wiltshire
Social Care Authority: Wiltshire
Info updated: 18/04/2018
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Availability
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Memberships
The Almshouse Association: The charity that runs this facility is a member of The Almshouse Association which supports and represents independent almshouse charities across the UK
