The Venlaw
Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0LQ
Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0LQ
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Manager's Description
"The Venlaw is a Sheltered Housing Scheme for people 55 and over. It comprises 23 flats over 4 blocks. 22 flats are 1 double bed and have wet room facilities, a comfortable size living room and kitch..." Show more "The Venlaw is a Sheltered Housing Scheme for people 55 and over. It comprises 23 flats over 4 blocks. 22 flats are 1 double bed and have wet room facilities, a comfortable size living room and kitchen and plenty of storage. There are no lifts on site so the first floor flats can only be let to people without any mobility issues.There are communal laundry facilities which are included as part of the service charges. All of the gardens are communal. There is very limited parking on site. The Venlaw is situated in Kirkley South Lowestoft. It is close to the beach and good public transport facilities. There are shops and post offices a short walk away and the buses into Lowestoft and to Norwich are frequent." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2003. Sizes 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Rent Officer, Neighbourhood Officer), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Conservatory, Library, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 150 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 200 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: lunches, coffee mornings, games, outings, and singing groups, organised by Volunteer Group and scheme manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: East Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Info updated: 25/05/2023
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateway to Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk/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: Convenience of the location
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