Sir George Cary Almshouses

Age exclusive housing
1-7 Almshouse Cottages, Cockington, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XB
1-7 Almshouse Cottages, Cockington, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XB

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Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
7 houses. Built in 1860. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 1.5 mile(s); post office 1.5 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1.5 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: the poor of the parish of Cockington only. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (with prior permission of the trustees).
Housing Authority: Torbay
Social Care Authority: Torbay

Info updated: 05/05/2026
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a common registration and allocation system called Devon HomeChoice. See how to get started at: https://www.devonhomechoice.com/
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