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Fairfield Gardens
Fairfield Gardens
Harwich Road
Fairfield Gardens was built in 1990. The scheme is made up of a variety of one, two and three bedroom properties. There are 10 one-bedroom flats and 5 two-bedroom flats in the modern two-storey building. Two of the three bungalows that form part of the scheme are suitable for people who use wheelchairs.
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Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Double bedroom
- Lounge with gas fire
- Fitted kitchen
- Bathroom with WC, wash hand basin and bath or shower
- Balcony a feature of all first floor flats
- Ground floor flats and bungalows have individual gardens
- Water meters fitted to each property
- Full gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Window locks
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at Fairfield Gardens. This security feature enables you to identify any visitors before you allow them into your building. You can relax in your home knowing it is safe.
A small car park offers limited parking for tenants and visitors. If friends or relatives wish to stay a fully furnished guest room with en suite bathroom is available. You can enjoy social and recreational activities in the comfortable lounge, which has its own small kitchen. Seating is provided in the shared landscaped garden.
Fairfield Gardens has a well-equipped laundry room and a drying area with rotary lines provided.
For your convenience several mobile shops call weekly. If you enjoy reading the mobile library calls monthly with a wide variety of books including large print. If you have difficulty using pubic transport the Age Concern Bus will call for shopping trips.
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: 1 or 1A to Colchester town centre
- 103 or 104 to Harwich
- Buses run every 10 minutes into Colchester
- Buses run hourly to Harwich
- Bus stop is directly opposite the scheme
- Choice of two doctors' surgeries close by
- Large convenience store is short distance away
- Small friendly hairdressing salon nearby
- Three places of worship within walking distance
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The total weekly rent at Fairfield Gardens 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 871856 and quote reference “SHD1”
