Malcolm Forbes Court (sheltered housing / retirement housing)

Malcolm Forbes Court

Pitsligo Street, Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire AB43 7JW (view on map).
Manager: Aberdeenshire Council, Housing & Social Work, 10 Manner Street, Macduff AB44 1SE Tel. 01261 835 017
Properties:16 flats. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Includes wheelchair properties. Opened in 1991.
Services:Resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and community alarm service.
Facilities:Lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities.
Accessibility:Access to site not so easy. Distances: bus stop 0.25 mile(s); shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 4 mile(s).
Lifestyle:Regular social activities include bingo, coffee mornings, keep fit, bus runs, social evenings etc.
Pets:Pets not accepted.
Tenure:Rent (social landlord).
Manager's notes:Malcolm Forbes Court, named after Malcolm Forbes the American multimillionaire publisher, is situated in the village of Rosehearty.

This is a vibrant coastal village with an excellent range of village shops, local hotels, small harbour and golf course. A larger range of facilities is only 5 miles away in Fraserburgh which is accessed by regular public transport. The complex was completed in 1985. It comprises of 16 flats, 14 of which have 1 bedroom that can accommodate up to 2 people and 2 flats with 2 bedrooms, suitable for up to 3 people. Two flats have been adapted to cater for the disabled. All the flats have double-glazing, central heating and fitted kitchens. For added security the flats are all fitted with a Door Entry System and are also connected to the Community Alarm System. There is a large common room that commands a lovely view along the Moray coast. The common room is used by tenants on a regular basis for a number of activities organised by the staff.
There are communal laundry facilities and a communal bathroom available for use by all tenants as well as two guestrooms for use by relatives if required. A lift is also provided to allow easy access to the upper levels. Rent for a flat would depend on the characteristics that each flat. Rent is charged on a weekly basis but you may choose to pay on a weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly or monthly basis. This includes:
* heating and lighting
* wardens services (9am.
Info updated:01/10/2003.
Malcolm Forbes Court

Manager

Aberdeenshire Council

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