Fuller Court

Retirement housing
Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2XS
Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 2XS

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Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

Manager's Description

"Fuller Court is a spacious purpose built retirement complex, in two 3 storey blocks linked by the main entrance and the communal facilities. All areas are wheelchair accessible, via the 2 lifts where ..." Show more "Fuller Court is a spacious purpose built retirement complex, in two 3 storey blocks linked by the main entrance and the communal facilities. All areas are wheelchair accessible, via the 2 lifts where necessary. There is a Resident Court Manager and a part time Assistant Manager.

Fuller Court is very advantageously situated:- - 3 miles from Stansted Airport, with a direct half hourly bus service from just outside the doors (free with a Seniors bus pass!) - 1 mile from the junction 7 of the M11. A 10 minute walk to the main-line station fast direct trains (35 mins) to:- London Liverpool Street Station- for the City, West End theatres, museums and all other London attractions. Cambridge - for the University, Colleges and many science/research parks. A 10 min walk to Bishops Stortford town centre, with a good choice of shops, restaurants, cafés, banks, Rhodes Centre, leisure centre, library and 2 swimming pools in the area.

The Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21's approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security and advice to those that need it. The Service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.

A number of informal activities take place each week, such as coffee mornings, tea afternoons, bingo, quizzes, fish and chip suppers and other resident-organised social activities and outings." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
55 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 30 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.7 mile(s); social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: active social committee, coffee morning, bingo, many social events, hairdresser, court sales, afternoon tea & cake, organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: East Hertfordshire
Social Care Authority: Hertfordshire

Info updated: 21/03/2018
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Good warm and secure building , with an excellent Administration Manager"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Fulfill all my housing needs at a very affordable price. Being in the centre of town it is not necessary to use my car for daily shopping. The atmosp..." Show more
"Fulfill all my housing needs at a very affordable price. Being in the centre of town it is not necessary to use my car for daily shopping. The atmosphere and communal activities make Fuller Court a wonderful place to live." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019
Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

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