Thomas Ferguson Court

Properties for rent Beacon Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1EP View on map

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Welcome to Thomas Ferguson Court

At Thomas Ferguson Court retirement housing scheme in North Shields, we offer 28 one bedroom and 3 two bedroom purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55. We also offer on-site support from trained care staff.

The property is situated close to the centre of North Shields and has excellent transport links to Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and Wallsend. The local shops are about 15 minutes' walking distance and include a post office, supermarket and several high street stores. There are a number of doctors' surgeries less than a half a mile away. Other local amenities include a nearby Metro train station, a viewpoint at the end of the street overlooking the River Tyne and North Sea and a local library.

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 Thomas Ferguson Court, we run social activities including luncheons, coffee mornings, entertainment and occasional 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.

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Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

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

Care and support

More support available when you need it:

24 hour care and support
Supporting Manager

Life at Thomas Ferguson Court

At Thomas Ferguson 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.

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 Thomas Ferguson Court, North Shields. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

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Your monthly fee will range from £574.29 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.

Our customers really value the service that our scheme managers provide. They are there to make sure that our rented accommodation is welcoming and pleasant to live in.

We encourage visits to Thomas Ferguson Court sheltered housing scheme so you can meet our scheme manager and get a feel of what it would be like to live here. You will be able to look around, meet your new neighbours, find out what goes on and ask any questions you may have. It is important to us that you make the right decision and are happy with your choice of new home.

Sara-Ann Warren

Scheme Manager

Thomas Ferguson Court is a friendly, sociable, safe environment for people to enjoy their retirement. Residents say it is home from home and love having facilities like hairdresser, chef, chiropodist, coffee mornings, entertainment on a regular basis without having to the leave the scheme.