Alexander Court

Retirement housing
Montgomery Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6FB
Montgomery Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6FB

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Manager's Description

"Alexander Court is in a good location with a GP surgery 25 yards from the main door. The flats are never hard to let!"

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
38 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2006. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Enhanced Housing Management Co-ordinator visits scheme weekly) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Hairdressing salon
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 25 yards.
New residents accepted from 50 years of age.
Housing Authority: Chelmsford
Social Care Authority: Essex

Info updated: 13/01/2020
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home Option. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.homeoption.org/choice/

Residents' views

A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for:
Activities and outings
Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Staff role and interaction
National Housing for Older People Awards
National bronze award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing 30-44 units.
Sponsor: Archadia Chartered Architects.
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