Homestour House
46-48 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PF
46-48 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PF
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Manager's Description
"A very sought after location in the town, easy access for all amenities in cluding Dial a Bus, visiting library, visiting hairdresser. Sky TV can be installed via Telestar our approved contractor."Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
41 flats. Built in 1988. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library, ramps outside both entrances
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 300 yards; social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, knitting club, fish/chip lunches, garden parties, birthdat celebrations, afternoon teas, and games afternoon/evenings, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to terms of lease and landlord permission).
Housing Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Social Care Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Info updated: 29/12/2009
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: No 24. A one bedroom first floor apt. Asking price: £110,000. (Notified 23/11/2024). Contact Retirement Homesearch on 0333 321 4072 or click here to view on their website
Re-sale: No 34. A one bedroom second floor apt. Asking price: £110,000, OIEO. (Notified 23/11/2024). Contact Retirement Homesearch on 0333 321 4072 or click here to view on their website
Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Community spirit
Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Space standards of individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Very convenient location. Very pleasant area. Manager very good and helpful. Who would not like living here? Excellent. Five star."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here, being amongst friendly people. Things to do if you so choose. The peace of being well looked after."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
For great customer service
Our commitment to customer service and our experienced staff ensure that residents' retirement properties are in the safest possible hands.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
