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Sycamore Hall

Extra care housing

Sycamore Close, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3HF

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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

Manager's Description

"Sycamore Hall is located in the attractive village of Bainbridge in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. The court is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The nearest doctor..." Show more "Sycamore Hall is located in the attractive village of Bainbridge in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. The court is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The nearest doctors surgery and bank are just 5 minutes away and the nearest large supermarket is approximately 20 minutes away. Many residents enjoy visiting the weekly market in Hawes, a short drive or bus ride away from the court. Buses run regularly to Hawes and Leyburn from a stop just 100 yards’ walk from the court.

Sycamore Hall is the hub of the village with its own community library, visiting Post Office, shop, restaurant and hair salon. Residents can also enjoy a range of onsite facilities including a communal lounge, laundry, guest room and lift. The court has well maintained gardens with a sun house, greenhouse and chickens. Residents are welcome to join in with the gardening if they choose. The gardens attract a variety of birds and outdoor activities are held there in the summer." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing

Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)

Care provider: North Yorkshire County Council

42 flats. Built in 2007. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service

Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Community centre, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility, greenhouse, post office

Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 20 yards; post office 20 yards; town centre 5 mile(s); GP 5 mile(s); social centre 20 yards.

Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, entertainment, trips out, quizes and religious services, organised by Court Manager. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.

Housing Authority: North Yorkshire

Social Care Authority: North Yorkshire

Architects: Langtry Langton

Info updated: 29/12/2010
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