Homegate House
20-27 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YE
20-27 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YE
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Manager's Description
"Homegate House overlooks the delightful gardens in Hartfield Square and is situated near the shops, bus and train stations, library and doctors. Social activities include coffee mornings, bingo and fi..." Show more "Homegate House overlooks the delightful gardens in Hartfield Square and is situated near the shops, bus and train stations, library and doctors. Social activities include coffee mornings, bingo and fish & chip suppers.Eastbourne is one of the largest resorts on the South Coast, gracefully planned with tree lined streets, clean beaches and flower decked promenades stretching for 3 miles to the foot of the Downs. A wide variety of entertainment is available including concerts, ballet, opera and an abundance of sports facilities." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
70 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 600 yards; post office 1.5 mile(s); town centre 1.2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Monthly Social activities include: regular coffee morning and afternoon tea, occasional BBQs, and fish & chip suppers, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to terms of lease and landlord permission).
Housing Authority: Eastbourne
Social Care Authority: East Sussex
Info updated: 23/10/2019
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-let: A lower ground floor, one bed flat at £1,095 pcm. (Notified 18/12/2024). Contact My Future Living on 01823 793 420 or click here to view on their website
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: Convenience of the location
Quality of the garden
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I have lived here since 2012. The accommodation is small but comfortable. Lovely gardens; well kept. It is near station, shops and not far from the se..." Show more
"I have lived here since 2012. The accommodation is small but comfortable. Lovely gardens; well kept. It is near station, shops and not far from the sea." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I have lived here since 2012. The accommodation is small but comfortable. Lovely gardens; well kept. It is near station, shops and not far from the sea." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"We have only recently moved into Homegate House, but have owned the flat for 5 years. Our two tenants have been happy here. We have found it to be wel..." Show more
"We have only recently moved into Homegate House, but have owned the flat for 5 years. Our two tenants have been happy here. We have found it to be well run and caring and hope to spend many happy years here We have found the Manager and Residents very helpful" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"We have only recently moved into Homegate House, but have owned the flat for 5 years. Our two tenants have been happy here. We have found it to be well run and caring and hope to spend many happy years here We have found the Manager and Residents very helpful" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"very friendly.
clean and warm,
just right for me being a widower waiting to cross to the other side"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"I love Eastbourne and have lived here for many years."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Nice friendly and quiet. Nobody bothers. You feel very safe living here. Nice central for town buses & trains."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Homegate House is a well managed retirement home. It has a very friendly atmosphere with good varying activities. It is also very central for most out..." Show more
"Homegate House is a well managed retirement home. It has a very friendly atmosphere with good varying activities. It is also very central for most outside interests." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Homegate House is a well managed retirement home. It has a very friendly atmosphere with good varying activities. It is also very central for most outside interests." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Homegate House is a lovely warm comfortable and safe place to live with a kind manager on site, pull cords in every flats, facilities for laundry, plu..." Show more
"Homegate House is a lovely warm comfortable and safe place to live with a kind manager on site, pull cords in every flats, facilities for laundry, plus pleasant company" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Homegate House is a lovely warm comfortable and safe place to live with a kind manager on site, pull cords in every flats, facilities for laundry, plus pleasant company" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"1. Security of living here. 2. The facility of being able to call for help if necessary. 3. Independence. 4. Being able to join optional activities"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lifelong assured tenancy; quiet, no children"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
For great customer service
Our commitment to customer service and our experienced staff ensure that residents' retirement properties are in the safest possible hands.
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Design award - retirement housing.
Sponsor: Nationwide.
Category: Design award - retirement housing.
Sponsor: Nationwide.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
