Hornby Court
Lancaster Street, Blackburn, Lancs, BB2 1UB
Lancaster Street, Blackburn, Lancs, BB2 1UB
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Manager's Description
"Hornby Court is situated on Lancaster Street, approximately two miles from Blackburn Town Centre and comprises self-contained apartments for independent living for the over 55's. All properties within..." Show more "Hornby Court is situated on Lancaster Street, approximately two miles from Blackburn Town Centre and comprises self-contained apartments for independent living for the over 55's. All properties within Hornby Court have gas central heating, double glazing and fitted kitchens with an electric cooker and fridge. Each room includes an alert system to add extra peace of mind in an emergency which connects to our 24 hour Alarms team.Located in well maintained grounds, the scheme is accessed via a secure door entry system which is covered by CCTV linking to the flats. This allows you to see who is at the door before you allow them access to the building. You benefit from onsite communal laundry, a guest room which can be booked for up to 3 consecutive days and a resident mobile hairdresser. There are communal facilities available for residents use which include kitchen, bathroom, quite room and lounge where social activities can be held. The scheme is within easy access to local amenities such as doctor's surgeries, newsagents, shops and supermarket.
Blackburn Town Centre is less than two miles away, offering a wealth of amenities including the popular indoor market, The Mall shopping centre and multiple eateries and leisure activities. Please be aware, despite there being lift access to upper floors, residents must still have the mobility to be able to leave the building via the stairwells in the event of an emergency. We accept Housing Benefit, but please note there are ineligible service charges which would be payable by yourself. This includes your heating charge and you will therefore not have a further gas bill to pay.
All our properties are offered on an unfurnished basis and you are free to decorate as you wish to really personalise your home. Each flat comprises of lounge, kitchen, bathroom with three piece suite and either a double or single bedroom. We are also pet friendly. There is no bond payable, but we do ask for a minimum of two weeks rent to be paid in advance by card when you take the keys for your new home." Show less
Main Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 flats. Built in 1986. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 10 yards; post office 20 yards; town centre 30 yards; GP 10 yards; social centre 30 yards.
Regular Social activities include: bingo, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Blackburn with Darwen
Social Care Authority: Blackburn with Darwen
Info updated: 08/05/2019
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