Margaret Ogilvie Almshouses
Thorpeness, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4LY
Thorpeness, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4LY
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Manager's Description
"Margaret Ogilvie Almshouses are located in the seaside village of Thorpeness. Located near to 'The Meare' providing many annual events and peaceful walks with picturesque surroundings. Public transpor..." Show more "Margaret Ogilvie Almshouses are located in the seaside village of Thorpeness. Located near to 'The Meare' providing many annual events and peaceful walks with picturesque surroundings. Public transport provides access to local villages including Aldeburgh, Sizewell and Southwold.There is an on-call dedicated member of staff to provide support. To apply to live at Margaret Ogilvie Almshouses, applicants must be over 55 years of age of good character and resided in the County of Suffolk for not less than 3 years. An internal applicant register is held by our dedicated member of staff who would be pleased to send you an application form for us to hold until a vacancy arises." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
12 houses. Built in 1926. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time)
Lounge, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 3 mile(s); shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 3 mile(s); social centre 3 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: People good character aged 55+ who have lived in Suffolk for at least 3 years. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: East Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Architects: Lambert Bardsley Reeve
Info updated: 14/10/2013
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateway to Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk/Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Activities and outings
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
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Quality of design
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
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Safety and security
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Staff role and interaction
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing under 30 units.
Sponsor: Archadia Chartered Architects.
Category: Retirement housing under 30 units.
Sponsor: Archadia Chartered Architects.