Sheltered housing to purchase
There are a number of housing associations that have leasehold sheltered accommodation within the borough to purchase. These properties are mainly one bedroom self-contained departments with a resident warden or manager. Applications to purchase are made to the housing association or agent. Normally you must be 60 or over to qualify and be able to purchase outright or part purchase in some schemes. Additionally there is a service charge to cover the cost of general maintenance, cleaning buildings, insurance etc. There is usually a waiting list for these properties and the association will normally contact applicants when a property becomes available.
Sunnymead Court, Oxford/Western Road, Ealing, W5
This scheme has 10 units consisting of six one-bed
flats and four one-bed bungalows set over two blocks. There is
wheelchair access, a 24-hour emergency call system and communal
gardens. Reasonable requests for pets will be considered with
permission from other residents. This scheme is situated right next
to Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre.
Apply to: Notting Hill Housing Group – Home Ownership, 27 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 OJL. Tel: (020) 8357 4422.
Castlebar Court, Queens Walk, Ealing, W5
This scheme has 24 homes, 12 one-bed flats set over
two levels with stair lift. The flats are fairly spacious and are
fitted with pull cords in each room, which can be used in the event
of an emergency. Kitchens are well provided with units and
cupboards and there is central heating throughout the
accommodation. It is possible to fit either gas or electric
cookers. There is an active residents association at the scheme.
The residents association’s committee liaises with management over
service charges and other issues. It also organises regular
activities, which include coffee mornings and gatherings in the
attractive shaded garden.
Apply to: Notting Hill Housing Group – Home Ownership, 27 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 OJL. Tel: (020) 8357 4422.
Walker Close, Lower Boston Road, W7
This scheme has 35 one-bedroom flats set over three
levels with a lift. There are communal facilities for all residents
and these include a lounge, kitchen area, laundry and two
guestrooms for residents’ visitors. There is a strong residents’
and tenants’ association whose members organise social activities
within the scheme. These include coffee mornings, keep fit classes
as well as day trips to places of interest.
Apply to: Notting Hill Housing Group – Home Ownership, 27 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 OJL. Tel: (020) 8357 4422.
Vernon Court, 35 Gordon Road, Ealing, W5 2AS
This scheme is situated near Haven Green and Ealing
Broadway station with the shopping centre within easy walking
distance. It is on three floors with a lift. There is a communal
garden and off-street parking.
Sales contact: Warden Housing Association Ltd., Sales Department, Malt House, 281 Field End Road, Eastcote , Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9XQ. Tel: (020) 8582 2208
Bampton Court, 33-35 Blakesley Avenue, Ealing, W5
This scheme is across the road from Ealing Abbey
with easy access to Ealing Broadway. These homes have an entry
phone and alarm call system with a resident warden. There is
off-street parking and landscaped communal gardens.
Sale agents: Sinton Andrews, 8 Springbridge Road, Ealing, W5 2AA. Tel: (020) 8566 1990.
Park view, The Vale, Acton, London, W3
This scheme by Taywood Lifestyle Homes is not a
shared ownership. They have homebuying consultants who will advise
on options including part exchange. The scheme is for the 65 and
over age group and comprises central heating, 24 hours emergency
careline facility, concierge service, residents’ laundry, library,
landscaped gardens, video security entry system, lifts, guest suite
and secure parking.
Sale agents: Rolfe East Estate Agents, 66 High Street, Acton, W3 6LE
Tel: (020) 8993 7755
Useful addresses
Elderly Accommodation Counsel, 3
rd Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP.
Tel: (020) 7820 1343, Fax: (020) 7820 3970
Email:
enquires@e-a-c.demon.co.org
Website: www.housingcare.org
Residential Care Homes
Directory of residential care homes in the borough can be
obtained from: Ealing Registration and Inspection Unit, Town Hall
Annexe, Ealing, W5 2BY. Tel: (020) 8758 5726
Age
Concern
135 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, W13 9AU
Tel: (020) 8567 8017.