Japonica Court

Retirement housing
Shawfield Road, Ash, Aldershot, Surrey, GU12 6QU
Shawfield Road, Ash, Aldershot, Surrey, GU12 6QU

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Manager's Description

"The court is in the village of Ash, approximately two miles from Aldershot and 10 miles from Guildford. There is a bus stop opposite the court with a regular service into Aldershot. Ash railway statio..." Show more "The court is in the village of Ash, approximately two miles from Aldershot and 10 miles from Guildford. There is a bus stop opposite the court with a regular service into Aldershot. Ash railway station is a ten-minute car journey. Shawfield Day Centre is on the same site and offers various activities and the option to have a midday meal.

A Guildford Borough Council Housing Officer is usually available Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm, and on Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays). When a member of staff is not on site, the Japonica Court sheltered scheme is switched over to the care centre in Chichester." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
61 flats. Built in 1992. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility, fish pond in gardens, shop at adjacent day centre
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 10 yards; social centre 10 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Welcome Club; Primrose Club, social club, bingo, and social evenings, organised by staff and social club committee. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Guildford
Social Care Authority: Surrey

Info updated: 28/10/2024
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Housing Jigsaw. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://guildford.housingjigsaw.co.uk/

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