Shortwood Court

Retirement housing
Wigston Road, Potters Green, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV2 2QW
Wigston Road, Potters Green, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV2 2QW

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Orbit
Everyone should feel safe in their own home which is why we are proud to offer a range of Independent Living options.

Manager's Description

"Shortwood Court is an Independent living Scheme for the older person who are 55 and over. It is situated on Wigston Road in the Potters Green area of Coventry, and was built in two phases - in 1987 an..." Show more "Shortwood Court is an Independent living Scheme for the older person who are 55 and over. It is situated on Wigston Road in the Potters Green area of Coventry, and was built in two phases - in 1987 and 1992.

The buildings are surrounded by beautiful gardens that have won outstanding in Garden in bloom. The Gardens are tended by the residents of Shortwood Court with a little help from the gardeners.

Local amenities include:
- A main bus route. (numbers 8,8A and 703)
- There is a Medical Centre and local shops nearby.
- There are 3 major supermarkets within half a mile away. (Tesco, Asda and Aldi).
- Streetwise (AKA Neighbourhood Watch) in operation in this area.
- There is also a nature area with a pond for walking.
- There is social Club nearby.

All available properties are advertised on Coventry Homefinder- Choice Based Lettings. To register go to: www.coventryhomefinder.com or telephone 02476 834024.
Viewing arrangements are booked via the scheme staff on 02476 614363." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
42 flats, houses. Built in 1987. Sizes 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 120 yards; post office 120 yards; town centre 3.5 mile(s); GP 100 yards; social centre 90 yards.
Regular Social activities include: bingo, daily coffee morning, monthly day trips, evening entertainer quarterly. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Coventry
Social Care Authority: Coventry

Info updated: 21/08/2023
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Coventry Homefinder. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.coventryhomefinder.com/choice/

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"It is a vibrant busy scheme where customers look happy to live there."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Orbit
Everyone should feel safe in their own home which is why we are proud to offer a range of Independent Living options.

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