Pearn Almshouses Trust

Age exclusive housing
81D Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JD
81D Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JD

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Manager's Description

"The Charity provides individual, well appointed, one-bedroom, serviced accommodation set in attractive grounds in the Higher Compton and Mannamead areas of Plymouth. There are 12 flats built in 1923 ..." Show more "The Charity provides individual, well appointed, one-bedroom, serviced accommodation set in attractive grounds in the Higher Compton and Mannamead areas of Plymouth. There are 12 flats built in 1923 and 9 bungalows build in 2002. We warmly welcome enquiries about residency and will be pleased to answer any questions you may have." Show less

Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Licence
21 flats, bungalows. Built in 1923 and renovated in 2002. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 170 yards; shop 350 yards; post office 550 yards; town centre 2.5 mile(s); GP 350 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: current residents of the City of Plymouth. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Plymouth
Social Care Authority: Plymouth

Info updated: 10/12/2018
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Availability

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

"Very good well kept accommodation, on 2 sites in beautiful grounds, for over 60's of reduced means. Some accommodation for the disabled."
Made by a volunteer in 2019

"Lovely 1 bed accommodation, warm and secure, set in a an attractive garden setting with bus stop within 100 metres. Accessible manager, well-lit pat..." Show more
"Lovely 1 bed accommodation, warm and secure, set in a an attractive garden setting with bus stop within 100 metres. Accessible manager, well-lit paths, a really pleasant place to spend your older years. " Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Provide safe and comfortable housing for people with limited means. "
Made by a volunteer in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
South West region bronze award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
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