Whiteley Village Almshouses
Octagon Road, Whiteley Village, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 4ES
Octagon Road, Whiteley Village, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 4ES
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Manager's Description
"At the heart of Whiteley Village, set out in an octagon around the monument to our founder, are our 260 one and two-bedroom almshouse cottages, suitable for single people and couples. The cottages are..." Show more "At the heart of Whiteley Village, set out in an octagon around the monument to our founder, are our 260 one and two-bedroom almshouse cottages, suitable for single people and couples. The cottages are intended for those who are able to live independently. However as residents' needs change, our Support Team and Care at Home Teams we can offer care and support. This will enable them to remain in their home for as long as they are able, and wish to." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing / Close care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Huntley House Extra Care
264 bungalows. Built in 1918 and renovated in 2006. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Resident management staff, Visiting management staff (The Support Services Team are available to all residents living within the Cottages and Huntley House, supporting people to be involved within the community, and
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Garden, Conservatory, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Swimming pool, Bar/pub, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 70 yards; post office 70 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 70 yards; social centre 70 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: elderly poor people, with preference to those from the retail and agricultural trades.. Frequent Social activities include: bowls, golf putting, art, allotments, whist, bridge, line dancing, sequence, old time, yoga, keep fit, swimming, etc., organised by the Villagers. Meal(s) available (Lunch daily, including Sunday). Dogs only generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Elmbridge
Social Care Authority: Surrey
Architects: Pellings
Info updated: 09/12/2022
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