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Charles Smith House
Charles Smith House
Abbots Road
Charles Smith House was built in 1976 and modernised in 2002. The scheme is made up of 15 one-bedroom flats in a two-storey building with a lift. All the flats are suitable for wheelchair users. Charles Smith House is just a 10-minute bus ride away from the town centre.
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Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Built-in cupboards
- Double bedroom
- Spacious lounge
- Fitted kitchen with cooker and fridge
- Bathroom with WC, wash hand basin and shower
- Patios a feature of some ground and first floor flats
- Full gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Window locks fitted
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at the main entrance of Charles Smith 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. If friends or relatives wish to stay a fully furnished guest room is available. You can enjoy social and recreational activities in the spacious lounge, which has its own kitchen.
A smaller lounge is available as a quieter alternative. Charles Smith House has beautiful landscaped gardens plus a sun lounge and patio.
The scheme has a bathroom for tenants who prefer a bath or need assistance with bathing. There is also a separate toilet adapted for people with disabilities. A well-equipped laundry room and a drying area with rotary lines are provided.
For your convenience a mobile hairdresser visits the scheme regularly. If you enjoy reading the mobile library calls monthly with a 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: 67,67A, 8,8A
- Buses run every 15 minutes into the town centre
- The bus stop is a 5-minute walk away from the scheme
- Doctor’s surgery nearby
- Abbots Road Activity Centre just across the road
- Local chemist offers prescription collection service
- Co-op within easy walking distance
- Post Office is a 5-minute walk away
- Two places of worship just a short walk away
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The total weekly rent at Charles Smith 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 282821 and quote reference “SHD1”
