The Bury
Bury Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire, SG4 8GG
Bury Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire, SG4 8GG
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We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes across the UK's northern regions. We offer you and your family safe, secure, and quality homes that you'll love to live in for years to come.
Manager's Description
"The Bury is a wonderful 16th century building that has been converted, with a new wing added, into flats for rent to people aged 55 and over. Within the building there are 36 Independent Living proper..." Show more "The Bury is a wonderful 16th century building that has been converted, with a new wing added, into flats for rent to people aged 55 and over. Within the building there are 36 Independent Living properties, made up of 21 studio apartments, 14 one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. In addition there are 13 two-bedroom bungalows within the grounds. The grounds are maintained to a high standard.The residents of The Bury enjoy regular social activities related to their interests. The Bury has a relaxed atmosphere, with stunning beautiful gardens, benches dotted around the grounds which allows for the residents to enjoy the peace and tranquillity. The allotments are tended to by some of the occupants who often share their organic fruit and vegetables among the residents. This all contributes to the lives of the residents and makes The Bury a great place to retire to. Amenities include a lift, communal lounge, dining room, kitchen, communal laundry and guest facilities.
To ensure the safety and security for our residents the development benefits from a secure door entry system, 24 hour access to Astraline's emergency call system and support from staff that are onsite regularly. Unallocated parking is available on the site, garages and sheds are subject to availability.
The development itself is set in a beautiful, quiet location, in the village of Codicote. The location benefits from amenities in the village, including shops, a doctors surgery and a pharmacy that provides a collection and delivery service. There are bus services to Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn Village and Welwyn Garden Village. A popular, nearby hangout spot is Vanstone Park Garden Centre which was established in 1976. There is also the stunning Knebworth House, a lavish Tudor stately home, nearby." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
47 flats, bungalows. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 5 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee every morning, bingo, games, exercises, monthly social. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: North Hertfordshire
Social Care Authority: Hertfordshire
Info updated: 22/07/2015
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home4U. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.home4u.org.uk/Managed by
Living longer, living better
We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes across the UK's northern regions. We offer you and your family safe, secure, and quality homes that you'll love to live in for years to come.