Ernest Fox House

Retirement housing
Lump Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8PZ
Lump Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8PZ

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Manager's Description

"Residents benefit from quality housing, security, peace of mind, independence, support plans, as well as company when needed, and help in an emergency."

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
52 flats, bungalows. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2010. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (from main office), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Library, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 700 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 3 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, church service, lunch club, and coffee morning, organised by tenants and church vicar - facilitated by warden. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Sheffield
Social Care Authority: Sheffield

Info updated: 11/10/2011
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Sheffield Property Shop. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.sheffieldpropertyshop.org.uk/

Residents' views

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