Metropolitan Benefit Cottages
Balls Pond Road, Dalston, London, N1 4AH
Balls Pond Road, Dalston, London, N1 4AH
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The Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Almshouses
Manager's Description
"The scheme has a mixture of 28 flats and cottages designed around three sides of a quadrangle with a central Meeting Hall (which was rebuilt in 1931) and a beautiful central garden to which residents..." Show more "The scheme has a mixture of 28 flats and cottages designed around three sides of a quadrangle with a central Meeting Hall (which was rebuilt in 1931) and a beautiful central garden to which residents add many pots of flowers outside their homes. It is close to local transport links and the bustling Kingsland High Street.Extensive work has been done to fit new kitchens and begin the process of bringing the delightful flats up to modern day standards. A full social programme takes place at this scheme with trips and outings regularly taking place." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
28 flats, houses. Built in 1936 and renovated in 1994. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 5 yards; shop 5 yards; post office 10 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 440 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: elderly people with limited income. Weekly Social activities include: a club, organised by warden's husband, residents. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (by prior agreement).
Housing Authority: Islington
Social Care Authority: Islington
Info updated: 14/11/2013
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