The Ogilvie AlmshousesChurch Lane, Aldringham, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4QT (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: | 18 houses. Sizes 2bed. Opened in 1880. Renovated in 1987. | | Services: | Resident management staff and community alarm service. | | Facilities: | Lounge, laundry, guest facilities, garden. | | Accessibility: | Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 1.5 mile(s); post office 1.5 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 1.5 mile(s); social centre 1.5 mile(s). | | Lifestyle: | Monthly social activities include coffee mornings; bring & buy, 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 local c. | | Pets: | Pets not accepted. | | Tenure: | Rent (social landlord). | | Manager's notes: | A Terrace of 18 Houses situated on a common near Aldringham Suffolk. A lovely rural site situated at the end of a road next to a church .The houses overlook the common with many walks and wildlife nearby. Built in the 1880's they are refurbished and are currently undergoing further upgrading. The two storey houses have 2 bedrooms and an upstairs lavatory as well as a downstairs bathroom with lavatory. An additional feature is the chance to have an allotment.
There is a scheme manager who lives on site and each dwelling is fitted with an emergency alarm call system. A weekly shopping bus is provided to take residents into nearby Leiston. Outings and communal activities are arranged by residents and the scheme manager. More support can be arranged with the help of social services. Residents who are eligible may claim Housing Benefit. | | Info updated: | 29/05/2007. |
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