Francis Court
Welcome to Francis Court
At Francis Court leasehold retirement development in Guildford, we offer 40 one bedroom flats and 19 two bedroom flats purpose-built properties for sale for people over the age of 60
The development is situated close to Guildford, and has excellent transport links to the town centre, Woking and London. The local shops are within walking distance and include two supermarkets, a post office, hairdressers, cafes, restaurants and Pubs. There are doctors’ surgeries within walking distance. Other local amenities include a cinema, two Sports centre three swimming pools, library, chemist and nature walks.
In addition to each individual private property, at Francis Court we provide a communal lounge, an on-site laundry, well maintained gardens, a guest room and 21 parking spaces. For those times when you might like to be more sociable and meet up with others, we also run social activities and events including, coffee mornings and afternoons, games evenings, film nights, tea parties, fish and chip days, Christmas parties, games afternoon. We have organized shopping days and organized library days. We also have an on-site hairdresser.
The estate manager is resident on-site to offer help, advice and co-ordinate any services provided.
Features of Francis Court
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- WiFi
- 2 lifts
- Hairdressing salon
- Secure door entry system on all external doors
- Car parking available
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Garden
- Seated patio area
- Landscaped gardens
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- Supporting Manager
- 24 hour emergency response call system
Life at Francis Court
All Anchor estates offer a 24-hour alarm call service in private and shared areas. Every estate will have either a resident or visiting manager who provides help, advice and co-ordinates any services provided.
In addition to each individual private property, all Anchor estates offer some shared facilities, available for the use and enjoyment of all the residents, and managed and maintained by Anchor.
Shared facilities vary from one estate to the next. Anchor estates offer some or all of the following:
- a guest suite for visitors
- a maintained communal lounge for social activities and events
- residents’ and visitors’ parking
- lifts where appropriate in shared buildings of two or more floors
- maintained gardens for all residents to enjoy
- a conservatory shared by all residents
- a shared laundry which saves space in residents' kitchens
If you are over 60 years old and wanting to own a retirement property without the burden of maintenance and repairs, Anchor-managed properties may be the answer. Anchor estates are all very different. They range from a small cul–de-sac of six bungalows to a large estate of 86 apartments. Most are set in pleasant landscaped settings.
At each estate there will be an estate manager who can act as the first point of contact for any queries that residents may have and offer help to access any local services.
Our retirement properties have a real community feel where people interact with their neighbours, families and friends, continuing to do all the things they love.
Many of our leasehold housing developments organise a wide range of activities and events tailored to the interests of the people living in them.
Activities calendar
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No activity | No activity | Coffee afternoon | Fish & chip supper (monthly) | |
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No activity | No activity | Coffee afternoon | No activity |
Pricing information
We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Francis Court, Guildford. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for sale
Service charges start at £216.91 per month. They cover the costs associated with the day to day repair and management of the estate, including insurance of the building and maintenance of communal areas.
What is included in leasehold charges?
The services provided by our estate managers include: liaising with residents and prospective residents; making sure the estate is safe, secure and welcoming; maintaining the building and managing the estate. The costs for these services, carried out by our professional staff, are included in the monthly service charge.
All this has the added advantage of protecting property values for all residents.
The estate manager is available to discuss financial issues related to the running of the estate. The audited accounts will be sent to you by post every year. Actual expenditure is monitored against the annual budget throughout the year and service charges are reviewed annually.
Service charges are put together in accordance with the terms of your lease. They cover the costs associated with the upkeep of the estate, including insurance of the building and maintenance of communal areas.
Getting here
Francis Court
Worplesdon Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9UR
What's happening at Francis Court
Anchor receives RSPCA Platinum PawPrints Award for second consecutive year
We are pleased to announce that we have received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a row, in recognition of an outstanding commitment to animal welfare.
Emily shares how our enABLE network teaches people how to advocate for themselves
My name is Emily and I’m the Resident Wellbeing Officer at Anchor. I am also a member of our enABLE Network for colleagues with disabilities, neurodivergence, and long-term health conditions.
Anchor publishes Sustainability Report 2024
Anchor has today published our fourth Annual Sustainability Report, focusing on three themes: Planet, People and Places. Find out more.
Sharing experiences through reverse mentoring and colleague networks
Christina Taylor is a mother of three and an Estate Manager at Anchor. In her blog post she shares her experience of joining our reverse mentoring programme and co-chairing the Carers' Network.
Helping to make the digital world accessible to all
Anchor has signed Digital Poverty Alliance’s Charter for Digital Inclusion to show our commitment to addressing the digital divide.