Back Hamlet

Retirement housing
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8AN
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8AN

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Anchor
We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.

Manager's Description

"Back Hamlet is a medium sized development in Ipswich of 29 apartments with shared gardens, a lounge and laundry. This development benefits from a professional on-site manager who looks after the build..." Show more "Back Hamlet is a medium sized development in Ipswich of 29 apartments with shared gardens, a lounge and laundry. This development benefits from a professional on-site manager who looks after the buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs, as well as helping you to access further help and support if you need it.

Activities at Back Hamlet include coffee mornings, music afternoons, trips and lunches out, making this a fun and sociable place to live. Local amenities include a convenience store, post office and doctors’ surgery, with a regular bus service running to the town centre." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
29 flats. Built in 1924 and renovated in 1980. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, bingo, dinner outings, and BBQs, organised by Residents with input from estate manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Ipswich
Social Care Authority: Suffolk

Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateway to Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk/
Managed by
Anchor
We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.

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