Sahara Fold
Properties for rent Warmden Gardens, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5QG View on map
Welcome to Sahara Fold
At Sahara Fold retirement housing scheme in Little Harwood, we offer 32 one bedroom purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.
The property is situated close to Blackburn and has excellent transport links to the town centre. The local shops are within walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, bakery, hairdressers and a pharmacy. There are doctors' surgeries in both Little Harwood and Blackburn. Other local amenities including a cinema and a sports centre.
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 Sahara Fold we run social activities including entertainment evenings, gardening classes 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 eight parking spaces.
Features
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- WiFi
- 1 lift
- Scooter storage
- Hairdressing salon
- Library
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Seated patio area
- Landscaped gardens
- Raised allotments flowerbeds
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- Supporting Manager
Life at Sahara Fold
At Sahara Fold 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 Sahara Fold, Blackburn. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £557.97 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
Sahara Fold
Warmden Gardens, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5QG
What's happening at Sahara Fold
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.