Gillwood Court
Station Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 7LQ
Station Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 7LQ
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Manager's Description
"At Gillwood Court Retirement Scheme, we offer purpose-built and well-maintained rented accommodation for people aged 55 and over. Gillwood Court is situated close to Penshaw and has excellent transpor..." Show more "At Gillwood Court Retirement Scheme, we offer purpose-built and well-maintained rented accommodation for people aged 55 and over. Gillwood Court is situated close to Penshaw and has excellent transport links to Sunderland, Durham, Washington, Houghton le Spring, Chester le Street and Newcastle. Within walking distance we have local shops, a supermarket, doctors and a dental surgery nearby. Other local amenities include the beautiful Herrington Country Park, Penshaw Monument and only a bus ride away you can reach Roker, Seaburn and Seaham beaches.You will not need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of those. We provide a range of facilities, including a communal lounge, guest room, communal garden with seating area, on-site laundry and up to 12 parking spaces.
There are a lot of activities at Gillwood Court which include a social club, coffee mornings, lunch club and a craft club. There is also a TV room so you can gather on an evening and catch up on your favourite programmes with your friends." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
35 flats, bungalows. Built in 1978. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 300 yards; GP 500 yards; social centre 400 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: lunch club, games evenings, coffee morning, regular outings, social evenings, organised by residents social committee and warden. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Sunderland
Social Care Authority: Sunderland
Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-let: A studio, 1 person property. Rent £624.96 pcm inclusive. (Notified 28/03/2024). Please call Anchor on 0800 085 4365.
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The first time I saw Gillwood Court from the outside I liked it. I was greeted by the scheme manager, Maggie, who was very welcoming and I liked her i..." Show more
"The first time I saw Gillwood Court from the outside I liked it. I was greeted by the scheme manager, Maggie, who was very welcoming and I liked her immediately. The whole complex was welcoming, bright, and homely. My studio flat was just what I needed( except no much needed shower). Everywhere was spotlessly clean. I've lived here eight months and love it. Thanks to Maggie and Hazel." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The first time I saw Gillwood Court from the outside I liked it. I was greeted by the scheme manager, Maggie, who was very welcoming and I liked her immediately. The whole complex was welcoming, bright, and homely. My studio flat was just what I needed( except no much needed shower). Everywhere was spotlessly clean. I've lived here eight months and love it. Thanks to Maggie and Hazel." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The people who live here are so caring and friendly towards each other - like a big family."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
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We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.