Estella House (sheltered housing / retirement housing)

Estella House

Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF (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:4 flats. Sizes studio. Includes mobility standard & wheelchair properties. Opened in 1974.
Services:Resident management staff and community alarm service.
Facilities:Guest facilities, garden.
Accessibility:Access to site easy. 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 tea & cakes, organised by warden. This almshouse charity caters for: People of retirement or near retirement age with preference given to members of Society of Friends, RSPB, or Artists Benevolent Fund.
Pets:Pets not accepted.
Tenure:Rent (social landlord).
Manager's notes:Estella House set in its own pretty garden is next to Charles May House. Here there are 4 self -contained studio bed-sitting rooms each with it's own separate bathroom and kitchen. Two are on the first floor .There are emergency alarms provided in each dwelling . Residents are encouraged to join with residents from Charles May House for communal activities. Estella House has it's own guest room. These flats are ideal for older persons wishing to be in a town or living near to caring relatives in Colchester. Residents who are eligible may claim Housing Benefit.
Info updated:29/05/2007.
Estella House

Manager

Ogilvie Charities

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