Independent Living Schemes
We have several schemes which support independent living:
- Askes Court, Singleton;
- Baxendale, Newtown;
- Berry Place, South Ashford
- Cotton Hill House, Hamstreet;
- Danemore, Tenterden;
- Farrow Court, South Ashford;
- Gerlach House, Kennington;
- Luckley House, Wye;
- Monypenny, Rolvenden;
Askes Court, Singleton
Scheme address
Askes Court, Hoxton Close, Singleton, Ashford, Kent TN23 5UU
Office phone number
Property details
- 12 x one bedroom ground floor flats
- 12 x one bedroom first floor flats
- 8 x one bedroom bungalows
- 1 x two bedroom bungalow (adapted for disabled residents)
- 1 x three bedroom bungalow (adapted for disabled residents)
There is parking provision on hard standings for approximately 15 cars. Askes Court was built in 1986. All dwellings have full central heating with a gas-fired boiler and radiators. Each dwelling is also fully double glazed and provides good sized, fully self-contained accommodation with a well-appointed kitchen.
Gardens
The scheme has a patio communal garden with furniture leading from the communal lounge, which are beautifully maintained by the residents of Askes Court.
Communal facilities
Askes has a large communal lounge and laundry facilities; and a newly fitted kitchen.
Social activities
There are regular coffee mornings and weekly bingo sessions, fish and chip suppers, game sessions and afternoon tea. Throughout the year, there are quiz nights and live entertainment.
Local information
Askes Court is conveniently located in Singleton and is within 100 yards of some local shops including a Post Office, a chemist, and takeaway restaurants. There are also two doctors' surgeries and a dentist within walking distance and good public transport links to Ashford. Locally there are also good walks around Singleton Lake with lots of birdlife, and the local public house!
Baxendale, Newtown
Scheme address
Baxendale Court, Newtown, Ashford, Kent TN24 0PT
Office phone number
Property details
- 10 x one bedroom bungalows
- 12 x two bedroom bungalows
- 2 x three-bedroom bungalows
- 1 x three-bedroom house that has been adapted for specific housing needs
Baxendale bungalows were built in 1988, with all dwellings fully centrally heated with gas boiler and radiators; each dwelling is also fully double glazed and provides good sized, fully self-contained accommodation with a well-appointed kitchen. Pets are allowed in this scheme. The scheme has parking for 38 cars.
Gardens
Each bungalow has its own small garden and to the rear of the communal lounge is a walled garden with patio area and a purpose built shed for two mobility scooters.
Communal facilities
Large communal lounge, newly refurbished fitted kitchen and laundry facilities.
Social activities
There are regular coffee mornings and weekly bingo sessions, fish & chips suppers and afternoon teas. There are also regular live entertainment evenings.
Local information
There are a number of shops within a five-minute walk including a Post Office, general shop and a hairdresser; similarly the bus stop with services to Ashford every hour is just a short walk away from the scheme.
Berry Place, South Ashford
Scheme Address
Berry Place, South Ashford Kent, TN23 4AS
Property details
- 15 x one bedroom apartments
- 16 x two bedroom apartments
Gardens
There is a landscaped and designed garden space with a water feature.
Communal Facilities
The residents of Berry Place will enjoy high quality modern facilities. There is a large cosy communal lounge and kitchen, and buggy store and shared facilities, including 'hubs' or sub lounges in addition to a main communal lounge on the ground floor.
Berry Place is designed to be dementia-friendly throughout, taking into account colour schemes, light, corridor lengths, patterns and memory shelves.
Local Information
Berry Place is close to a range of local shops and amenities. It is well served by buses and is only a few minutes away from two large supermarkets, as well as other shopping facilities Ashford has to offer. There are nearby GP and dental surgeries.
Cotton Hill House, Hamstreet
Scheme address
Cotton Hill House and Cotton Hill Walk, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2NL.
Office phone number
Property details
Cotton Hill House
- 16 x one bedroom flats
- 5 x studio flats over three floors
Cotton Hill Walk
- 12 x one bedroom bungalows
Carters Wood
- 4 x one bedroom bungalow
A guest room can be booked through the Independent Living Officer for a small fee, for families of tenants.
Gardens
Cotton Hill House has extensive lawned areas, but it's most striking feature is the large pond which is a haven for birds and wildlife of all sorts. The communal gardens are maintained by Ashford Borough Council.
Communal facilities
Large communal lounge, fitted kitchen and laundry facilities; communal bath and flush floor shower and toilet.
Social activities
Come and join in weekly coffee mornings. Hamstreet Over 60's Club also meet in the lounge and live events throughout the year.
Local information
Hamstreet has its own Post Office, a well-stocked convenience store and small village shops. The local GP surgery is only 200 yards from the scheme. The village also has its own village hall, pub, numerous clubs and societies, and some wonderful views of the surrounding Kent countryside.
Danemore, Tenterden
Scheme address
Danemore, Beachy Path, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6RT
Office phone number
Property Details
Danemore has been through an extensive remodelling programme and was officially opened on 12 February 2020 by HRH The Princess Royal. The new development includes 34 new apartments for Affordable Rent. The apartments are a mixture of one and two bedrooms built to a high quality that is extra care ready. New communal facilities have been provided as well as much improved parking areas.
A guest room is available for a small fee for the use of tenants families, please see the Independent Living Officer.
Gardens
There is a large patio area with comfortable seating available. There is also a vegetable garden where residents are encouraged to get involved and have a go at growing fresh produce.
Communal Facilities
There are communal laundry facilities with washing machines, tumble dryers.
Social Activities
There are various social events including coffee mornings and afternoon teas, lunch clubs and live entertainment evenings.
Local information
Danemore is just a short stroll from Tenterden town centre. It has just about all the shopping you are likely to need with a weekly market, Waitrose and Tesco but also has many exquisite boutiques. Tenterden has its own leisure centre, many pubs, hotels, a church and numerous historical buildings.
East Stour Court, Willesborough
Scheme Address
East Stour Court, Mabledon Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8FH
Office Phone Number
01233 631093
Property details
Located in Mabledon Avenue, the new look East Stour Court opened in late 2021. It provides 21 homes for affordable rent for older people.
- 24 x one bedroom apartments
- 5 x two bedroom apartments
Gardens
There are landscaped and architect designed garden spaces with a water feature, large potting shed and raised beds for residents to use, all connected with wheelchair friendly wide paved paths.
Communal Facilities
There is a range of high quality modern facilities for the residents of East Stour Court to enjoy including a large cosy communal lounge and kitchen, buggy store and cycle racks.
East Stour Court also has CCTV monitored both on and off site, a video door entry system, a sprinkler system fitted in every apartment, lifeline and free wifi in the lounge with Freeview and Freesat available in each of the 29 apartments and plenty of on-site parking.
East Stour Court is designed to be dementia-friendly throughout, taking into account colour schemes, light, corridor lengths, patterns and memory shelves.
Social Activities
There are weekly breakfast clubs, bingo, afternoon teas and events nights.
Local Information
East Stour Court is close to a range of local shops and amenities. It is well served by nearby bus stops and is only a few minutes away from the town centre. There are nearby GP surgeries and a pharmacy.
Farrow Court, South Ashford
Scheme address
Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5FT
Office phone number
Property details
61 x one bedroom apartments
23 x two bedroom apartments
7 x recuperative care apartments
12 x apartments for adults with learning disabilities
A guest room is available for a small fee for families of tenants, please see the Independent Living Officer
Gardens
Farrow Court has extensive gardens and courtyards. This includes a cherry garden, herb garden, water courtyard and a sensory garden. There is plenty of seating for residents to enjoy the gardens at their pleasure.
Communal facilities
There is a large communal lounge with a fitted kitchen this leads out onto one of the courtyards. There are laundry facilities for residents to use. Farrow Court has its own Hair Salon that is run by Eden Hair and Beauty and is open 6 days a week. In addition to a Therapy room which is used by a regular Chiropodist and for beauty treatments. There is a fully assisted bathroom. There is ample storage for mobility scooters within the scheme.
Farrow Court also has the luxury of adjoining the Age UK day centre where residents are encouraged to go along and join in a range of activities and receive a cooked meal. There is a cost payable to Age UK.
HomeBridge is a recuperative care facility managed by KCC Social Services and the 12 flats for adults with Learning Disabilities are managed by KCC Learning Disability Team.
Social Activities
There are weekly bingo sessions, morning tea and toast, gardening club and afternoon teas.
Local information
Farrow Court is close to a range of local shops and amenities. It is well served by nearby bus stops on the A Line and it is only a few minutes away from two large supermarkets, as well the other shopping facilities Ashford has to offer. There are nearby GP and dental surgeries.
Gerlach House, Kennington
Scheme address
Gerlach House, Beecholme Drive, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9RG
Office phone number
Property details
Main building
- 37 x floor one bedroom flats
A guest room is available for a small fee for families of tenants, please see the Independent Living Officer for details.
All first floor flats are accessible by a lift or a stair lift. There is fully adapted communal bathroom for disabled clients. The scheme has a security entrance door and CCTV covering the car park, gardens and entrance door.
Gardens
Gerlach House has large extensive lawns.
Communal facilities
Consists of two large communal lounges, and a communal kitchen.
Social Activities
There are afternoon teas, quizzes and bingo afternoon.
Local information
Kennington has a range of local shops, and Gerlach House is close to both a doctor's surgery and a dentist.
Luckley House, Wye
Scheme address
Luckley House Wye Kent TN25 5DY
Office phone number
Property details
Accommodation
- 11 x one bedroom ground floor flats
- 11 x one bedroom first floor flats
- 1 x two bedroom flat on the first floor
A guest room can be booked through the Independent Living Officer for a small fee, for families of tenants.
- 5 x one bedroom ground floor
- 4 x one bedroom first floor flats
All first floor flats are accessible by one of two lifts.
Heating system
Within the main building it is served by communal gas central heating to all flats, with radiators to every room. Heating and water charges are made through a service charge. New build flats have individual gas central heating systems and independent gas, electricity and water meters.
Gardens
Luckley House prides itself on its communal gardens and has some delightful planting areas and a vegetable patch. There is a large patio area from the lounge. The scheme overlooks nearby fields and in places there are wonderful views of the downs.
Communal facilities
Designated car parking with bike shed and storage for mobility scooters. There is large communal lounge that was extended in 2013. The scheme benefits from a fully fitted kitchen and servery hatch for entertaining. There are communal laundry facilities and disabled toilet. There is a residents' hobby / book room.
Social activities
Luckley House has a thriving social club with regular breakfast mornings, dinner and dance evenings, bingo, live entertainment and themed evenings, fish and chip suppers, visits and outings during summer months.
Local information
The historic village of Wye is one of Kent's prettiest, with a traditional village green, restaurants, pubs and three churches. There is a regular Farmers' Market. The village of Wye is well served by local shops, including a bank, as well as having good public transport links, including its own rail station with trains to Ashford, Canterbury and beyond.
Monypenny, Rolvenden
Scheme address
Monypenny, Rolvenden, Kent TN17 4NF
Office phone number
Property details
- 12 x ground floor one bedroom flats
- 10 x first floor one bedroom flats
- 1 x first floor two bedroom flat
- 1 x first floor three bedroom flat
- Lift to first floor
- 4 x two bedroom bungalows
- 4 x one bedroom bungalows
Monypenny has the benefit of two guest rooms (single and double) that can be booked through the Independent Living Officer for a small fee.
Heating system
All the flats benefit from communal gas central heating with a radiator in every room. The bungalows have their own separate gas central heating systems.
Gardens
Monypenny has largely lawned grounds, as well as some stunning views over the Kent countryside to the rear of the scheme.
Communal facilities
Communal lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities; communal toilet.
Social activities
There are regular weekly coffee mornings. There is an active Social Club run by the residents, this includes outings, a weekly afternoon tea and cake, fish and chip night, parties with entertainment in the lounge. The Social Club committee welcomes any suggestions of trips out and entertainment ideas.
Local information
Rolvenden is a small rural village approximately four miles from Tenterden, the nearest town with a vast array of diverse shops and other facilities which includes a Waitrose and a Tesco. Rolvenden itself has a church, two pubs, a convenience store which delivers once a week, a Post Office and numerous clubs and societies including British Legion, WI and many more within walking distance. The village also has a weekly farmers' market. There are regular buses to Ashford, Tenterden and Hastings.
