Lees Court
Ribble Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HW
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Welcome to Lees Court
At Lees Court housing to rent for over 55s, we offer 11 one bedroom and 27 studio properties. Also known as retirement housing, sheltered housing and independent living, Lees Court welcomes anyone aged 55 or over whether you're retired or not.
The property is situated close to Darwen and has excellent transport links to the town centre and Blackburn. The local shops are within walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, a bakery and hairdressers. There are several doctors' surgeries and a health centre nearby. Other local amenities include a leisure centre and a nearby nature reserve.
We understand that sometimes you'll prefer to be alone and at other times you may want to be more sociable. Our properties give you that freedom. At Lees Court social activities include coffee mornings and armchair exercises, providing an opportunity to meet with other residents.
You won't need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of these. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, a guest room, a garden with seating area, an on-site laundry and five parking spaces.
Features of Lees Court
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- 1 lift
- WiFi
- 5 car parking space
- Secure door entry system on all external doors
- CCTV
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Garden
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- 24 hour emergency response call system
- On‑site care services
- Supporting Manager
Life at Lees Court
Welcome to Lees Court, Darwen
At Lees Court housing to rent for over 55s, we offer 11 one bedroom and 27 studio properties. Also known as retirement housing, sheltered housing and independent living, Lees Court welcomes anyone aged 55 or over whether you're retired or not.
The property is situated close to Darwen and has excellent transport links to the town centre and Blackburn. The local shops are within walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, a bakery and hairdressers. There are several doctors' surgeries and a health centre nearby. Other local amenities include a leisure centre and a nearby nature reserve.
We understand that sometimes you'll prefer to be alone and at other times you may want to be more sociable. Our properties give you that freedom. At Lees Court social activities include coffee mornings and armchair exercises, providing an opportunity to meet with other residents.
You won't need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of these. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, a guest room, a garden with seating area, an on-site laundry and five parking spaces.
At Lees Court rented housing we have a range of great on-site facilities available to all residents, including a communal lounge, hair salon, laundry room, a guest room for visiting friends and family, and communal gardens for exercising and gardening.
The building is purpose-built, ensuring it is wheelchair accessible throughout and includes lifts to all floors.
There is also a secure door entry system for your added peace of mind.
Nearby facilities include supermarkets, a post office, a bakery and hairdressers. There are several doctors' surgeries and a health centre nearby and other local amenities include a leisure centre and nature reserve.
There are excellent bus links to Darwen and Blackburn close to the property.
At Lees Court housing to rent, you'll find well-maintained rented accommodation for those aged 55 or over.
What could my new home be like?
All our properties are self-contained, with their own front door, offering the privacy and independence you expect.
Your home will have a bathroom, kitchen with fully-fitted cupboards, ample storage space, lounge and bedroom areas. You'll find it easy to maintain, and you'll have the freedom to decorate and furnish it as you wish.
The benefits of studio living
Easy to manage and homely, our studio flats might be small, but they can come with huge advantages. Studios can be perfect if you are looking to downsize to a smaller property, you’ll be able to commit more time to enjoying leisure activities without having to worry about lots of cleaning work. Studios are also an economical option as they are inexpensive to rent and cheaper to heat than larger properties.
Many who live in our properties arrange broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties already have a telephone point installed ready for your own private telephone line.
For added peace of mind, each of our properties are also fitted with a 24-hour emergency call and secure door entry system.
Our rented housing properties have a real community feel where people interact with their neighbours, families and friends, continuing to do all the things they love. You’ll find our locations are thriving communities, offering a variety of social activities, to take part in as and when you wish.
A range of activities and events are held, tailored to the interests of the people living in them, which change on a regular basis. Examples include coffee mornings, armchair exercises by an external company and other resident-organised events. Events are varied and many of our locations choose to set up social committees to include everyone in the planning of communal events and activities.
Activities calendar
| Day | Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee morning | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| Armchair exercises | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| Coffee morning | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | No activity |
Health
At Lees Court rented housing we support those aged over 55 continue to live independently.
Move into one of our self-contained properties at Lees Court and you’ll be getting your own high quality home, with the reassurance of support when needed. You’ll also benefit from a range of great on-site facilities in a fully accessible setting, and a thriving community.
A local manager is based on site to provide peace of mind when it comes to maintaining your home and managing your tenancy. You’ll also find active links with the local community that promote socialisation, including specialised interest groups and services.
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 Lees Court, Darwen. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £653.88 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates.
What is included in rental fees?
Anchor offer affordable rent on all our housing properties. Our service charge covers the cost of all amenities you share with your neighbours, including the location manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchor on Call), 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.
Getting here
Lees Court
Ribble Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HW
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