The Lodge

Retirement housing
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AJ
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AJ

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Manager's Description

"The Lodge is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 30 flats. There are 27 one bedroom and 3 two bedroom apartments ground and first floor properties all with their own individual entrance. Flats be..." Show more "The Lodge is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 30 flats. There are 27 one bedroom and 3 two bedroom apartments ground and first floor properties all with their own individual entrance. Flats benefit from their own entrance accessed off an internal corridor for added security.
The Lodge is located in the picturesque village of Clapham just 10 minutes drive from Bedford Town Centre. It is close to local amenities with a new GP surgery 10 minutes walk away, parade of shops within the village that includes a chemist and a large supermarket 10 minutes drive away. There is an excellent bus service that will take you into Bedford town Centre which has an abundance of shops to meet all your needs.

The community room at The Lodge is available for hire by external agencies. Please contact us for more information on: 01202 319119.

When you’re a resident in one of our Retirement Living schemes you’re provided with a level of support that enables you to remain living independently however, living in a Stonewater property is different to residing in a general needs property. All Retirement Living residents receive the following as part of their tenancy with us:
• A community alarm service for out of hours support (managed 24/7) available for you to purchase if required.
• Housing-related support which assists residents to remain independent at home. Our Service Delivery Officers are available to signpost residents to other agencies as needed to help sustain independence.
• Effective housing management and tenancy sustainment services – our Service Delivery Officers can act as mediator between Stonewater, assisting with housing services Eg rent or problems with neighbours
• Low level support services that provide improved health and wellbeing.
• Health and Safety building checks.

Applicants for a flat in this scheme will need to undertake an eligibility assessment.

For more information about this scheme please call us on 01202 319119" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
30 flats. Built in 1988. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Support officers responsible and contactable during normal office hours, and Scheme Administrator working part-time on-site) (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 94 yards; shop 71 yards; post office 0.4 mile(s); town centre 0.4 mile(s); GP 0.2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings & Bingo, organised by Residents., organised by Residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Bedford
Social Care Authority: Bedford

Info updated: 08/11/2017
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called My Home Options. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://myhomeoptions.org.uk/
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