Gainsborough Court

Retirement housing
Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RD
Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RD

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Manager's Description

"Our high-quality housing for older people allows residents to live comfortably, securely, and independently whilst in the knowledge that help is there if they need it. At Gainsborough Court, we offer ..." Show more "Our high-quality housing for older people allows residents to live comfortably, securely, and independently whilst in the knowledge that help is there if they need it. At Gainsborough Court, we offer purpose-built rental properties for people over the age of 60 or over 55 if you are in receipt of PIP (Personal Independence Payment) or DLA (Disability Living Allowance).

Each flat consists of a kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bedroom/s with a 24-hour alarm service if ever you have an emergency. Gainsborough Court offers a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, communal garden, an on-site laundry, communal parking bays, an assisted shower room and a guest room for visitors. The flats are located close to West Swindon district centre, Freshbrook village centre, the Link Leisure Centre, West Swindon Library and West Swindon Health Centre. There are bus stops outside the scheme for buses into and out of Swindon town centre and the scheme is within walking distance of Lydiard Park.

There is a Scheme Manager service responsible for the management of the building, security and communal areas. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call 0800 1313348 (from landline) or 0300 123 3511 (from mobile) or email contactus@sanctuary-housing.co.uk" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
34 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 5 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 4 mile(s).
New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Swindon
Social Care Authority: Swindon

Info updated: 05/02/2018
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