Nicholson House is our last and largest scheme to be built in the borough in 1989. A unique build-ing for sheltered housing accom-modation with its roof top terrace allowing superb views of our his-toric landmark Southend pier and across the borough. This large scheme consists of 96 one bed-room apartments over seven floors. The scheme is situated in a prime location benefiting from a range of local shops within walking distance and the Town centre with cinema, restaurants, post office and many major retail outlets approximately 5 minutes walk away.

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Accommodation

• Own front door with spy hole

• Entrance hall with storage cupboards

• Bathroom with three piece suite including bath

• Living room and fitted kitchen area with cooker and fridge supplied and maintained

• Separate Bedroom

• Full gas central heating thermostatic controlled

• 24 hour intercom/alarm system

• Smoke/Fire detectors.

Communal Facilities

• Door Entry system for your security

• Lifts to all floors

• Large Car Park

• Garden with flowerbeds, lawn area.

• Laundry room with access to outside drying area

• Guest rooms with en suite

• Ground floor lounge with featured sunken garden and access via patio doors to scheme garden

• Hobbies room

• Internet enabled computer for residents use

• Hair care room with visiting Hairdresser

• Kitchen

• Cloakrooms

•Large upper lounge with access to roof top terrace

• Assisted Bathing facilities on all floors (either bath or shower)

Social Activities

Typical programme (should you wish to participate):

• Darts• Bingo• Snooker• Bowls• Keep Fit• Entertainment programme• Seasonal parties• Guest speakers• Tea and coffee mornings

Nicholson House benefits from a Sheltered Housing Of-ficer and an Assistant Sheltered Housing Officer whose duties include•Daily Contact and/or visiting to check on your wellbe-ing and needs •Liaising with Statutory services, voluntary agencies on your behalf•Support Planning•Advice and Advocacy•Reporting repairs•Management of the building •Responding to emergency situations•Coordinating and encouraging social interaction

Additionally, our locally based Southend Careline of-fers 24hour support and active response.

Rent The rent will vary depending on the size of the property you are offered.

Other Charges may include:•Water Rates•Services (e.g. mobile caretaking, Cleaning of com-munal areas)•Heating (heating and hot water)•Supporting Services (Resident Sheltered Housing Of-ficer and Careline)

If you are on a low income you may be entitled to

•Housing Benefit to help with your housing cost •Supporting People Funding towards some of the Sup-port Charges.

For further information on these and other benefits please contact our Customer Services Team either by telephone on 0800 833 160 or email customerservices@seh.southend.gov.uk

Nicholson House Southend on Sea

Other Information

We have four sheltered housing show flats in different areas of the borough that you may wish to view without any obligation. If you would like to visit any of these for an overview of our services, or have an interest in a specific scheme, please telephone our Sheltered Housing Office on 01702 236196/236195 where one of our team will be pleased to arrange a suitable date and time for you to visit.

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Telephone: 0800 833 160customerservices@seh.southend.gov.uk

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