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Walnut Tree House
Walnut Tree House
Shrub End
Walnut Tree House was built in 1971 and received a major re-furbishment in 2006. It is made up of 19 one and two-bedroom flats in a two-storey building with a lift between floors. The scheme offers comfortable, convenient and secure accommodation where you can enjoy your privacy and independence.
Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Combined fitted kitchen/living room area
- Separate bedroom(s)
- Own shower-room with toilet and wash hand basin
- Full gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Locks on all windows
- Balcony/patio area to most flats
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at the main entrance of Walnut Tree House. This security feature enables you to identify any visitors before you allow them into the building. You can relax in you home knowing it is safe.
A car park is available 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 lounge, which has its own kitchen. Seating is provided in the landscaped garden.
Walnut Tree House is the first Colchester Borough Homes sheltered scheme to have its own IT room for tenant usage. Other facilities include a scooter store and a conservatory.
If you enjoy reading the mobile library calls twice a month 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: 1 or 1a to Colchester town centre
- 75 to Maldon and 103 or 104 to Harwich
- Buses run every 10 minutes into Colchester town centre
- Buses to Maldon and Harwich every hour
- Bus stop is right outside the scheme
- Post Office is nearby
- Convenience store directly opposite the scheme
- Choice of two doctors' surgeries a short distance away
- Two places of worship are 10 minutes walk away
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The total weekly rent at Walnut Tree 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 282817 and quote reference “SHD1”
