Kingsgate

Retirement housing
Cote Road, Aston, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2BP
Cote Road, Aston, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2BP

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Manager's Description

"Kingsgate is a character-style sheltered scheme property. Sitting on the site of an old apple and pear orchard, it retains a rustic edge but has been refurbished to a high standard with modern, comfor..." Show more "Kingsgate is a character-style sheltered scheme property. Sitting on the site of an old apple and pear orchard, it retains a rustic edge but has been refurbished to a high standard with modern, comfortable interiors. With its sprawling gardens and wonderful outdoor space it offers picture perfect surroundings.

Kingsgate is set in a remote and rural area. The nearest town is five miles away. The local village has a post office, pub and shop. Local buses operate to Aston and Oxford and beyond." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
21 flats. Built in 1976. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site not so easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 5 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 500 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, quiz, bingo, religious service, organised by manager, residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: West Oxfordshire
Social Care Authority: Oxfordshire

Info updated: 05/02/2017
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homeseeker Plus. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/housing/apply-for-housing/

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
Number / size of facilities
Practicality of the individual apartments
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Quality of the garden
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