Drift Court
School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8SZ
School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8SZ
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Manager's Description
"Drift Court is located within the market town of Needham Market on the outskirts of Ipswich. Many annual events are held in Needham Market including an art show over Easter, a football club fete in Au..." Show more "Drift Court is located within the market town of Needham Market on the outskirts of Ipswich. Many annual events are held in Needham Market including an art show over Easter, a football club fete in August and a splendid firework display in November. Public transport provides easy access to other towns and villages including Ipswich, Cambridge and Peterbourgh.Drift Court consists of 35 self-contained apartments over two floors, some are big enough for two people. Each apartment benefits from having its own front door, bedroom, lounge, kitchen and shower or bathroom including WC." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
36 flats. Built in 1989. Sizes 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 400 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 550 yards; GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 300 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, day trips, and bingo, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Mid Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Info updated: 28/07/2020
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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/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
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2014.
Category: Retirement housing 36-44 units.
Sponsor: Shaw Healthcare.
Category: Retirement housing 36-44 units.
Sponsor: Shaw Healthcare.