Anchor opens 80 affordable homes in Edwalton

A new affordable housing development for people in later life has officially opened in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire.

Blossom House, developed by Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, welcomed guests to an official launch event on Friday 9 October, marking the successful opening of the scheme earlier this year.

Anchor and its build partner Vistry marked the occasion with a practical completion ceremony, attended by Anchor and Vistry colleagues alongside representatives from Homes England and Rushcliffe Borough Council. Visitors were invited to view the now-completed development, including its new communal areas, landscaped gardens and shared spaces including a residents’ lounge.
Blossom House comprises 80 one and two-bedroom apartments for people aged 55 and over. 

Patrick Duffy, Director of Land & Regeneration at Anchor, said: 

The completion of Blossom House is a significant milestone for Anchor and our partners. We are proud to celebrate the creation of 80 much-needed affordable homes, which will enable more people to live well in later life.

Working with our partners, we’ve already helped local older people move into half of the homes, making it particularly special to welcome those involved in delivering the scheme as we celebrated this milestone.

Andy Reynolds, Managing Director for Vistry South East Midlands, said:

It is fantastic to celebrate the completion of Blossom House and see this important partnership reach its final milestone. Together with Anchor, Homes England and Rushcliffe Borough Council, we have delivered 80 high-quality, affordable apartments designed to support people in later life. 

Blossom House is a strong example of what can be achieved through partnership working, and we are proud to have created homes that will make a lasting difference to residents and the wider Edwalton community.

Edwalton is a peaceful village located just five miles south of Nottingham and is home to a retail park with an Aldi supermarket, cafes and shops, a post office and pharmacy. Regular bus connections reach Nottingham city centre in just 30 minutes, where onward travel is available from Nottingham Railway Station.

Not-for-profit housing provider Anchor is offering one and two-bedroom apartments at Blossom House, available for social rent. For more information visit the Blossom House page call 0800 731 2020.