Saxon Weald Homes are to shortly open their doors to the public at Southampton’s first purpose-built extra care scheme, Rosebrook Court, in Beech Avenue, Bitterne Park. The show home open days are on Saturday 11 and 18 October (2008) starting at 10.00 am until 4.00 pm. {!jomcomment}
The scheme provides flats for older people with care and support needs. This means that residents benefit from the privacy and independence of their own self-contained flat, but have the peace of mind of a care team on site 24 hours a day. Extra care is a way of bridging the gap for those who need more support than is available in a traditional retirement scheme, but who do not need nursing care. This scheme also helps couples who thought they might no longer be able to live together due to one having a care need and the other able to live independently.
Communal lounge
The whole scheme will be wheelchair accessible, and all flats have en-suite level-access shower rooms, as well as modern, fully fitted kitchens. There will also be a comfortable residents’ lounge, dining room, laundry, guest suites and other communal facilities and services. Some of these, such as the meals service, will be open to older people living in the surrounding area. 23 flats will be available at affordable rents.
Ten of the 33 flats will be for low-cost home ownership, through shared equity. This means you buy a 75% share of the property. The guideline price for the 75% share is Ł108,750 for a one bedroom flat, of which there are four available, and Ł131,250 for a two bedroom flat, of which there are six. If you are interested in buying a property, you can contact the sales team at Saxon Weald on 01403 226035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hairdressing salon
People interested in the rented flats will need to be registered on the council’s housing list. You can contact the council direct on 023 8083 2771 or call Saxon Weald’s lettings team on 01403 226143 for more information and an application form.
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Update December 2008: The next show home open day is on Saturday January 10 from 10am until 3pm. New reduced prices are now: Ł93,750 for a one bedroom flat and Ł116,250 for a two bedroom flat; this represents a 75% share of the full price and no rent is charged on the remaining 25% that Saxon Weald owns. This is an advertisement feature. If you would be interested in a similar feature for your business or organisation, call 0845 347 9387 for more information, or use the ‘contact us’ form. {!jomcomment}
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