Holy Cross Houses
Abbey Forgate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6BS
Abbey Forgate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6BS
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Manager's Description
"Planning permission has been obtained and architects plans drawn up to build twenty one units, a mix of one and two bedrooms, providing accommodation for a further thirty two residents. This will brin..." Show more "Planning permission has been obtained and architects plans drawn up to build twenty one units, a mix of one and two bedrooms, providing accommodation for a further thirty two residents. This will bring the total number of persons in our warden assisted housing to just over fifty.As well as housing, the development will also provide a facility specifically designed for the benefit of the neighbouring community, allowing a wide range of activities and services to be provided. A green area for leisure will be included and the existing bowling green and social club will continue to function. The whole site then being a valuable contributor to the local environment and people in the area.
The proximity of the site to local facilities and the town centre makes it an ideal location for our residents. Thus, with the support of the warden and Draper volunteers, independent living can be maintained for longer than would be possible in other locations.
With the land in the Draper`s possession and planning permission granted, fund raising has commenced for the building phase. It is hoped that building will start in 2012/2013 with residents able to move in by 2014.
Most Almshouse facilities are very small, so vacancies are usually rare, and they are administered by volunteer Trustees. So please visit their website to learn more about them before contacting them:
http://www.shrewsburydrapers.org.uk" Show less
Main Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
5 houses. Built in 1800. Sizes studio.
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 440 yards; post office 440 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: women of Protestant faith living in the local authority area. Cats only generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Shropshire
Social Care Authority: Shropshire
Info updated: 02/11/2001
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