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Elfreda House
Elfreda House
Shrub End
Elfreda House was built in 1964 and modernised in 1996. The scheme is made up of 25 flatlets and 6 one-bedroom flats in a two-storey building with a lift between floors. Elfreda House offers comfortable, convenient and secure accommodation where you can enjoy your privacy and independence.
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Accommodation
- Own front door with spy hole
- Entrance hall
- Compact kitchen
- Own WC with wash hand basin
- Full gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Window locks on ground floor
- Lounge, Double Bedroom (flats)
- Combined Bedroom / Lliving area, Recessed area for bed (flatlets)
Communal Facilities
A door entry system is fitted at the entrance of Elfreda 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 rear of the building 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 spacious lounge. Seating is provided in the attractive landscaped garden.
Elfreda House has five bathrooms and two shower rooms. One shower room has a rollin shower suitable for wheelchair users. There are two well-equipped laundry rooms, one on each floor, and a drying area. For your convenience a mobile barber visits regularly. If you enjoy reading the mobile library service calls monthly 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: 64
- Buses run every 20 minutes into the town centre
- Bus stop is adjacent to the scheme
- Group surgery with a choice of 3 doctors is a 10 minute walk away
- Post Office is nearby
- Parade of shops directly opposite includes grocery shop, chemist and newsagent
- Two places of worship are a short distance away
Rent and Service Charges
The rent will vary depending upon the size of property you are offered. The total weekly rent at Elfreda 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 282816 and quote reference “SHD1”
