Oakfield Court
Properties for rent Oakfield Close, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3SA View on map
Welcome to Oakfield Court
At Oakfield Court retirement housing scheme in Sunderland, we offer 23 one bedroom, 22 studio, 6 two bedroom purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.
The property is situated close to Sunderland and has excellent transport links to the city centre, Newcastle and Durham. The local shops are within walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, library, bakery, hairdressers and a coffee shop. There are doctors' surgeries in the local area and in nearby Silksworth, which is on the bus route. Other local amenities include a theatre, a cinema, an excellent shopping centre and plenty of pubs and restaurants.
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 Oakfield Court we run social activities including coffee mornings, bingo, dominoes, a monthly church service, themed social evenings 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, a garden with seating area, an on-site laundry and 14 parking spaces.
Features
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- WiFi
- 1 lift
- Secure door entry system on all external doors
- 14 car parking spaces
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- Supporting Manager
Life at Oakfield Court
At Oakfield Court 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.
Activities calendar
| Day | Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee morning | Church service (monthly) | No activity | Bingo | |
| No activity | Fish & chip lunch (monthly) | No activity | No activity | |
| Bingo | No activity | No activity | Bingo | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | Games evening | |
| No activity | Luncheon club | No activity | Dominoes | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | Bingo | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | Quiz |
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 Oakfield Court, Sunderland. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £494.93 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 grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.
Getting here
Oakfield Court
Oakfield Close, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3SA
What's happening at Oakfield Court
Anchor Hanover supports Starts at Home campaign
In support of the National Housing Federation’s Starts at Home action day, Anchor Hanover’s housing managers are raising awareness of the importance of supported housing.