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Abbeygate House
Abbeygate House
St John's Green
Abbeygate House was built in 1980 and is approximately five minutes walk from the Town Centre. The scheme is made up of 25 flatlets in a two storey building. The convenient town centre location offers easy access to a wide range of shops and services.
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Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Large combined bedroom/living room
- Recessed area for bed
- Built-in wardrobe
- Built-in cupboard
- Compact fitted kitchen with cooker and fridge
- Own WC with wash hand basin
- Full gas central heating
- Double glazing
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at the main entrance to Abbeygate 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 small car park at the front of the scheme offers limited parking for tenants and their visitors. If friends or relatives wish to stay a fully furnished guest room is available. You can enjoy social and recreational activities in the attractive lounge. If you enjoy gardening you may wish to join other tenants who volunteer to maintain the small communal garden.
Abbeygate House has three shower rooms and one bathroom. There are two shower rooms on the first floor and a bathroom and a shower room on the ground floor. A well-equipped laundry room and drying area are provided at the scheme.
For your convenience two mobile hairdressers and a grocer often call at the scheme. If you enjoy reading, the mobile library service calls regularly 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
- A doctor's surgery is 15 minutes walk away
- Local chemist offers prescription delivery service
- Lion Walk Activity Centre is a short walk away
- Friendly local pub nearby
- Close to historic St John's Gate
- Several places of worship within walking distance
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The weekly rent at Abbeygate 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 576234 and quote reference “SHD1”
