Charles May House (sheltered housing / retirement housing)

Charles May House

Church Walk, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NS (view on map).
Manager: Ogilvie Charities. If you think you would be eligible for this almshouse accommodation, and are interested in this scheme, please contact EAC.
Properties:10 flats. Sizes studio, 1bed. Includes mobility standard & wheelchair properties. Built in 1983.
Services:Resident management staff (24 hours) and community alarm service.
Facilities:Lounge, guest facilities, garden.
Accessibility:Distances: bus stop 75 yards; shop 75 yards; post office 75 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 150 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Lifestyle:Monthly social activities include coffee mornings, bring & buy, etc, organised by warden, residents. This almshouse charity caters for: People of retirement or near retirement age without restrictions; preference given to people living locally or with lo.
Pets:Pets not accepted.
Tenure:Rent (social landlord).
Manager's notes:Charles May House is situated in the centre of Colchester just behind the Mercury theatre within easy walking distance of shops and buses. The flats are set in communal gardens. There are 8 self contained flats and 2 bed-sitting rooms all with their own kitchens and bathrooms. All have emergency alarms. Four flats are on the first floor. Charles May House is ideal for active older people who wish to be in a town with all its amenities. A warden answers emergency calls. Residents have a common room with library facilities. There is a guest room. Residents who are eligible may claim Housing Benefit.
Info updated:29/05/2007.
Charles May House

Manager

Ogilvie Charities

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