Bents Cottages

Retirement housing
Mowbray Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3BW
Mowbray Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3BW

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Manager's Description

"Bents Cottages is situated in the popular seaside town of South Shields, just minutes away from the Sea Front, Beaches, Parks and Town Centre. Places for People Later Life offer a choice of well - des..." Show more "Bents Cottages is situated in the popular seaside town of South Shields, just minutes away from the Sea Front, Beaches, Parks and Town Centre. Places for People Later Life offer a choice of well - designed private apartment's for rent, which are Housing Benefit eligible for over 60's.

Our Housing and Wellbeing Officer is on site Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm to support you with sustaining your Tenancy, safety and wellbeing and help keeping you Independent for as long as possible as each person will be individually assessed for their needs.

All of our flats have separate Lounge, Bedroom, Bathroom and Kitchen's and have pull cord's in case of emergency 24 x 7. There is a Pets Policy in place and are accepted at the staff's discretion. Bents Cottages also benefits from lovely gardens and encourages people to help if they wish to. The cost for living in Bents Cottages is Net rent £78.62 services charges £56.25 total charge £134.87 this includes all Communal charges and heating." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
35 flats. Built in 1981. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library, shower
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 2 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, hand massage, healthy eating, luncheon club, gentle exercise, and coffee mornings, organised by Age UK and customers. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: South Tyneside
Social Care Authority: South Tyneside
Cost: Rents from £100.05 exclusive per week (at 13/03/2024).

Info updated: 17/05/2023
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called South Tyneside Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.southtynesidehomesearch.org.uk/

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