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Maytree Court
Maytree Court
Tiptree
Maytree Court was opened in 1974 and is just a five-minute bus ride away from the centre of Tiptree. The scheme is made up of 18 flatlets and 7 one-bedroom flats in a three-storey building with a lift to all floors. The village of Tiptree is conveniently situated just a 20 minute drive from Colchester and a 30 minute drive from Chelmsford. It has a lot to offer including an award winning community resource centre; numerous country walks and visits to interesting places such as Layer Marney Towers.
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Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Built-in cupboards
- Built-in wardrobes
- Fitted kitchen
- Full electric central heating
- Double glazing
- Window locks
Flats
- Double bedroom
- Lounge
- Own bathroom with bath or shower
Flatlets
- Large combined bedroom/living room
- Own WC with wash hand basin
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at the main entrance of Maytree Court. 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. If friends and relatives wish to stay a fully furnished guest room is available. You can enjoy social and recreational activities in the spacious lounge and a smaller lounge is available as a quieter alternative. There is a large secluded garden at the back of the scheme.
Maytree Court has a bathroom and a shower room on each floor. There are three well-equipped laundry rooms (one on each floor) and a drying area is provided. If you enjoy reading the mobile library service calls monthly with a wide variety of books. Tenants who have difficulty using public transport can use the Community bus, which calls weekly and is designed to take wheelchairs.
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 to Tiptree runs every 20 minutes
- Bus service 75 or 71 runs hourly to Maldon, Kelvedon and Witham
- Bus stop is just across the road
- Choice of doctors at Tiptree Medical Centre
- Dental surgery near to the Medical Centre
- Choice of two supermarkets in the village
- Variety of shops and services including banks and Post Office
- Several places of worship within easy reach
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The total weekly rent at Maytree Court 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 817004 and quote reference “SHD1”
