The Lovell Homes
Lovell Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RY
Lovell Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RY
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Sydney Howard Lovell Memorial Almshouses
Manager's Description
"Almshouses are a great example of benevolence and humanity that the philanthropic had for their countrymen in bygone years. A jewel is the 17 acre Sydney Howard Lovell Memorial Almshouses at Oakley Be..." Show more "Almshouses are a great example of benevolence and humanity that the philanthropic had for their countrymen in bygone years. A jewel is the 17 acre Sydney Howard Lovell Memorial Almshouses at Oakley Bedfordshire.The 21 bungalows and 14 flats were built in 1926 for retired agricultural workers as bequeathed by William George Lovell in memory of his son Sydney Howard Lovell who died tragically young aged 13. Instructions were for the homes to be substantially built of red brick, front gardens containing rose trees and back gardens containing fruit trees.
Today there is still an abundance of fruit trees, flora and greenery providing a tranquil setting. A summerhouse provides a facility for social activities, which helps to promote the great community and friendly environment to this charming site. Naturally over the past 90 years the accommodation has been regularly refurbished and updated to provide one and two bedroom homes suitable for today. Residents live independently although there is a resident warden who acts as a 'good neighbour' to those who value the comfort of this type of facility.
The voluntary Trustees of the Almshouses are still required to give preference to those who are, or were in agricultural employment in the Borough of Bedford. Today successful applicants are likely to be people who require such accommodation, are in need or suffering hardship and are over 60 years of age. If you think your circumstances may fulfil these requirements and you would like to apply, please contact us" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Licence
35 flats, bungalows. Built in 1926. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff (part time)
Garden, Activities room
Housing Authority: Bedford
Social Care Authority: Bedford
Info updated: 03/11/2020
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