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Enoch House
Enoch House
Greenstead
Enoch House was built in 1967 and modernised in 1999. The scheme is made up of 16 one-bedroom flats and 12 flatlets in a two-storey building with a lift between floors. Enoch House is at the centre of the local retirement community and is very busy. It is the focus for a range of social activities involving both the tenants and local residents.
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Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Built-in cupboards
- Built-in wardrobe
- Fitted kitchen
- Full gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Window locks
Flats
- Spacious lounge
- Double bedroom
- Own bathroom with shower
Flatlets
- Combined bedroom/living room
- Recessed area for bed
- En suite shower
- Own WC with wash hand basin
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at the main entrance of Enoch House. This security feature enables you to identify any visitors before you allow them into the building. You can relax in your home knowing it is safe.
A car park offers convenient parking for tenants and their visitors. Friends or relatives who wish to stay can use one of the two fully furnished guest rooms available. You can enjoy social and recreational activities in the spacious lounge.
Enoch House has a bathroom on the first floor and a shower room on the ground floor. They are both adapted so that tenants with disabilities can use them. There are three well-equipped laundry rooms and a drying area.
For your convenience, a variety of mobile shops often visit the scheme including a grocer, a butcher, a fishmonger, dress and shoe shops. Mobile hairdressers visit regularly and use the hairdressing salon in the scheme. If you enjoy reading the mobile library calls monthly with a wide variety of books including large print.
A 24-hour alarm call system is fitted to all the properties in the scheme. This links you to the Scheme Manager or Helpline when the Scheme Manager is off duty. The alarm call system offers you the reassurance that help is always available if you need it.
Social Activities
As part of their professional service the Scheme Manager will arrange a programme of social events and outings in consultation with tenants. Whilst this is an opportunity to socialise and make new friends there is no pressure on you to take part in any of these activities.
Location
- Bus service: 64, 64A, 1A
- Buses run every 10 minutes into the town centre
- Bus stop is directly outside the scheme
- Choice of doctors at St Edmunds Health Centre nearby
- Close to small parade of shops including a chemist, newsagents and the Co-op
- Library and local housing office just across the road
- Greenstead Community Centre nearby
- Two places of worship within easy walking distance
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The total weekly rent at Enoch House includes a service charge element as well as charges for gas, electricity, water rates, the services of the Scheme Manager and Helpline. You will be individually responsible for your council tax, house insurance and telephone bill.
If you are on a low income you may be entitled to help with your housing costs from Housing Benefit and a Supporting People Grant. You may also be entitled to other welfare benefits. For further information, please contact the Sheltered Housing Team on 01206 282508 or The Scheme Manager on 01206 860201 and quote reference “SHD1”
