Savile Court

Retirement housing
Queen Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3BT
Queen Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3BT

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Managed by
Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust Ltd
Living longer, living better

We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes across the UK's northern regions. We offer you and your family safe, secure, and quality homes that you'll love to live in for years to come.

Manager's Description

"Savile Court is located in Ravensthorpe in Dewsbury in the lower Calder Valley with Mirfield close by. It is a development of 25 one-bedroom flats in main building purpose built for people 55 and over..." Show more "Savile Court is located in Ravensthorpe in Dewsbury in the lower Calder Valley with Mirfield close by. It is a development of 25 one-bedroom flats in main building purpose built for people 55 and over, with an additional 13 one-bedroom flats outside classed as general needs housing.

Savile Court is in a quiet residential area at the centre of a multi-cultural community with plenty of local amenities. The development benefits from an array of local shops within 100 yards. The bus service is less than 50 yards from the development, providing residents with quick and convenient access to Dewsbury, Mirfield, Wakefield and Huddersfield. There are three health centres locally and the local hospital is only 2.5 miles away. There are ample car parking spaces available at the front of the main building at Savile Court, with beautiful communal gardens at the front and sides including a nice patio area and benches.

The main building consists of 25 flats on two floors. All ground floor flats have a front door and a rear door leading directly outside. There are two stairwells, one with a stair lift and two laundry rooms one on each floor. There is a guest room available with a double bed, tv, small fridge and a large bathroom ensuite with a shower, perfect for any family who wish to stay over.

There is a quiet room (library) and a large communal lounge near the main entrance which is used for regular social activities. Savile Court benefits from a secure door entry system, 24hr access to Astraline through an emergency call system and staff on site which all keeps residents safe and secure." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
25 flats. Built in 1980. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, car park, kitchen, 2 guest rooms
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 10 yards; post office 70 yards; town centre 10 yards; GP 50 yards; social centre 150 yards.
Regular Social activities include: coffee morning once a week, and bingo and tea twice a week, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Kirklees
Social Care Authority: Kirklees

Info updated: 13/04/2023
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Availability

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Managed by
Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust Ltd
Living longer, living better

We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes across the UK's northern regions. We offer you and your family safe, secure, and quality homes that you'll love to live in for years to come.

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