George Simmons House

Retirement housing
97a Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0TQ
97a Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0TQ

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Managed by
Southern Housing
Our services are designed to help residents live independently, in a community where they can thrive.

Manager's Description

"George Simmons House is a warm and comfortable scheme with lovely gardens to the front. It is in the Oldbury area, within easy reach of West Bromwich Town Centre and Birmingham City Centre. Local cent..." Show more "George Simmons House is a warm and comfortable scheme with lovely gardens to the front. It is in the Oldbury area, within easy reach of West Bromwich Town Centre and Birmingham City Centre. Local centres Bearwood and Smethwick are close by. It is accessible by bus to city centre with a bus stop right outside the scheme. Junction 2 of the M5 Motorway is 2 miles away. There are 36 one bedroomed flats suitable for one and two people. There are a variety of shops and pubs within walking distance. Merry Hill Shopping Centre is a short ride away. A non residential Scheme Manager is available Monday - Friday. The scheme has a 24 hour Emergency Call System and CCTV to ensure that the residents are safe at all times. It also has a communal laundry, two lounges with wi fi and TV, a hairdressing Salon, Library, a Mobility Scooter storage room, and a bookable twin beds Guest Room." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
36 flats. Built in 1982. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 1 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: quizzes, bingo, lunches, keep fit, and outings, organised by Tenants. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (on a case by case basis).
Housing Authority: Sandwell
Social Care Authority: Sandwell

Info updated: 24/08/2020
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a common registration and allocation system called Choice Based Lettings. See how to get started at: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/rentacouncilproperty
Managed by
Southern Housing
Our services are designed to help residents live independently, in a community where they can thrive.

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