George Thorne House

Properties for rent Park Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DH View on map

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Welcome to George Thorne House

At George Thorne House retirement housing scheme in Weymouth, we offer 5 one bedroom and 19 studio purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.

The property is situated close to Weymouth Town Centre and has excellent transport links to Dorchester, Poole and Yeovil. The local shops are within walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, library, bakery, hairdressers, cafes and restaurants. There are doctors' surgeries in Weymouth within walking distance and on the local bus route. Other local amenities include the sea front, a cinema and a bowling alley.

We understand that sometimes you like to be alone and at other times you may want to be more sociable. Our properties give you that freedom. At George Thorne we run social activities including coffee mornings, fish and chip suppers, seasonal events and day trips.

You will not need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of those. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, a guest room, roof garden with seating area an on-site laundry and three car parking spaces.

Features

Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

WiFi
1 lift
Scooter storage
Secure door entry system on all external doors
CCTV

Outdoor space

Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:

Seated patio area

Care and support

More support available when you need it:

Supporting Manager

Life at George Thorne House

At George Thorne House sheltered housing scheme, we offer purpose-built and well-maintained rented accommodation for people over the age of 55.

Your home will be completely self-contained with your own front door allowing the privacy and independence you expect. It will be easy to maintain, and you will be able to give your new home a personal touch and decorate and furnish it as you wish.

Your kitchen will have fully-fitted units. There will be storage space and lounge and bedroom areas.

Many of the people who live in our properties have arranged broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties have a telephone point.

You will want to feel safe in your new home and that’s why each of our properties is fitted with an emergency alarm.

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.
Our rented housing locations plan and organise a wide range of activities and events tailored to the interests of the people living in them. Events are varied and many of our rented housing locations choose to set up social committees to include everyone in the planning of communal events and activities.

Pricing information

Anchor endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at George Thorne House, Weymouth. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

Properties for rent

Your monthly fee will range from £509.72 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates.

What is included in rental fees?

Our service charge covers all the cost of amenities you share with your neighbours, including the scheme manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchorcall), repairs and maintenance, window cleaning, gardening and the cleaning of communal areas.

Your local council will be able to advise you about getting help paying your rent and service charge through housing benefit. They will also be able to tell you if they will be paying a grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.