Beech Gardens
Sandpits Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1UT
Sandpits Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1UT
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Manager's Description
"These new homes are an extension of the adjacent Independent Living Scheme, where there is shared access to: Community room, Laundry area, and activities, trips, events, annual holiday arranged b..." Show more "These new homes are an extension of the adjacent Independent Living Scheme, where there is shared access to: Community room, Laundry area, and activities, trips, events, annual holiday arranged by on-site staff.Beech Gardens has been designed using HAPPI principles.[3] The plans have been modelled on Pilgrim Gardens, an award winning retirement development in Evington, Leicester.
The design allows for maximum light to reach the properties. The bungalows on Sandpits Road restore the original street line – a nice design feature. They are placed so as to avoid damage to the beech and lime trees. The low height of the bungalows ensures that sun will reach the apartments in the winter.
The apartments face southwest. They are provided with ‘winter gardens’ – outdoors spaces with glazed sliding/folding screens which can be closed to shut out inclement weather.
The scheme will be built in Ibstock Multi‐Cream Stock brick with roofing of blue‐black Eternit slates. Mock chimneys hide flues and vent pipes.
The scheme provides external space, including a boules/petanque court, for residents to meet with a communal garden area that is easy to maintain, reducing service costs for residents. Solar panels on the roof of the apartments will provide supplementary power for external lighting and the lift, again reducing service costs. Parking and charging points are provided for disability scooters. The scheme will contain 18 car park spaces.
A pathway will link to the existing Whitefriars sheltered housing, giving Beech Close residents access to the existing community centre. The entrances to the new development will be secured with metal gates." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
26 flats, bungalows. Built in 2018. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Careline alarm service
Garden, parking facilities for residents and visitors
Housing Authority: Shropshire
Social Care Authority: Shropshire
Info updated: 05/02/2018
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Shropshire Homepoint. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.shropshirehomepoint.co.uk/Data/ASPPages/1/30.aspxComments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Although it is a new Scheme it already has that community feel about it, lots of happy residents. Even won a Gardens award within three months of open..." Show more
"Although it is a new Scheme it already has that community feel about it, lots of happy residents. Even won a Gardens award within three months of opening . A great achievement from residents. Staff and volunteers . " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Although it is a new Scheme it already has that community feel about it, lots of happy residents. Even won a Gardens award within three months of opening . A great achievement from residents. Staff and volunteers . " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Beech Gardens is attractive, well laid out, as is the accommodation. Staff are friendly and helpful. It is a pleasure to live here. 15 minutes walk fr..." Show more
"Beech Gardens is attractive, well laid out, as is the accommodation. Staff are friendly and helpful. It is a pleasure to live here. 15 minutes walk from town, and a town bus stop just outside." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Beech Gardens is attractive, well laid out, as is the accommodation. Staff are friendly and helpful. It is a pleasure to live here. 15 minutes walk from town, and a town bus stop just outside." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"All aspects of Beech Gardens, from the quality of buildings. the neighbours, activities, safety, etc. Julie Fowler has been an angel, always open and ..." Show more
"All aspects of Beech Gardens, from the quality of buildings. the neighbours, activities, safety, etc. Julie Fowler has been an angel, always open and friendly, helpful, extremely hard working" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"All aspects of Beech Gardens, from the quality of buildings. the neighbours, activities, safety, etc. Julie Fowler has been an angel, always open and friendly, helpful, extremely hard working" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"My father moved into this newly built flat in November 2018. The flats are well designed, the whole complex is light and airy with lots of outside com..." Show more
"My father moved into this newly built flat in November 2018. The flats are well designed, the whole complex is light and airy with lots of outside communal space. The management and fellow residents work hard to build a sense of community " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My father moved into this newly built flat in November 2018. The flats are well designed, the whole complex is light and airy with lots of outside communal space. The management and fellow residents work hard to build a sense of community " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It's new and has everything I need
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Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Lovely apartments, lovely neighbours, very helpful staff."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My Mum has made many friends and, at 91, has found a new lease of life, since moving to Beech Gardens. The ILC officers and Support Officer are really..." Show more
"My Mum has made many friends and, at 91, has found a new lease of life, since moving to Beech Gardens. The ILC officers and Support Officer are really helpful and the daily activities are second to none. Lunch clubs, Boccia, Knit and natter are just some of these.! " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My Mum has made many friends and, at 91, has found a new lease of life, since moving to Beech Gardens. The ILC officers and Support Officer are really helpful and the daily activities are second to none. Lunch clubs, Boccia, Knit and natter are just some of these.! " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My disabled son moved in April 2018.He gives it the thumbs up and so do I. Really great modern and secure. Great local housing for local people. They ..." Show more
"My disabled son moved in April 2018.He gives it the thumbs up and so do I. Really great modern and secure. Great local housing for local people. They are built to a good standard and with a community feel about the overall development. great out door gardens to meet neighbours" Show less
Made by a in 2019
"My disabled son moved in April 2018.He gives it the thumbs up and so do I. Really great modern and secure. Great local housing for local people. They are built to a good standard and with a community feel about the overall development. great out door gardens to meet neighbours" Show less
Made by a in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 25-30 units.
Sponsor: ARHM.
Category: Retirement housing 25-30 units.
Sponsor: ARHM.