Wilberforce House
The Grove, off Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AN
The Grove, off Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AN
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Manager's Description
"The Wilberforce Trust has supported blind and partially sighted people across York since 1833. Wilberforce House is the Trust’s vision to deliver an innovative extra care housing scheme designed es..." Show more "The Wilberforce Trust has supported blind and partially sighted people across York since 1833. Wilberforce House is the Trust’s vision to deliver an innovative extra care housing scheme designed especially for people with a visual impairment and other disabilities, the first of its kind for the city of York and surrounding areas.The development will offer 30 one-bed, open-plan apartments for rent, along with a Living & Learning Zone – providing education and leisure activities – a courtyard cafe and offices for the Trust; who will be relocating their HQ to this beautiful new development.
Wilberforce House offers tenants purpose-built, self-contained apartments that include some of the latest assistive technology; a friendly environment to encourage independent living, whilst also providing access to 24/7 on-site care, support and housing services.
Surrounding Wilberforce House will be four acres of lovely accessible landscaped gardens, including a large sensory garden, perfect for inviting family and friends to visit on a sunny day." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: The Wilberforce Trust
30 flats. Built in 2023. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Cafe/bistro
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: to people with visual & hearing impairments.
Housing Authority: York
Social Care Authority: York
Architects: Keenan and Sanders Architects Ltd.
Info updated: 09/01/2023
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