Philip Court sheltered housing scheme

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Size

• 18 flats and guest room with double bed (not en suite).

Nearest town

• Salisbury

Age

• Built in 1966

Facilities within scheme

• Communal lounge
• Guest facilities
• Communal laundry
• Communal kitchen
• Garden

Visiting amenities

• Milkman
• Paper delivery
• Hairdresser
• Chiropodist
• Mobile library
• Wiltshire Farm Foods delivered fortnightly

Utilities

• Main building = gas. Flats = electric and gas.

Garden

• Large flat open space, mainly laid to grass. Residents have a number of flower beds and pots they care for.

Parking

• Limited onsite parking for residents and their visitors.

Location

• Philip Court is situated off Coronation Road in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Recreational activities

• Occasional tea afternoons
• Darts played in the lounge every Wednesday
• Tenants organise activities in the lounge three times a week

Closest amenities

• Shops - convenience store 5 minutes walk, otherwise city centre.
• Bus Stop - 500 yards from scheme, regular buses to city centre.
• Churches - St. Michael's (10 minute walk), Catholic Church (5 minute walk), Methodist Church (5 minute walk).
• Library - city centre
• Doctors - Pembroke Road (15 minute walk), otherwise city centre.
• Dentist - city centre.
• Pubs - Royal Oak, Devizes Road (20-25 minutes walk).
• Leisure Facilities - Central Salisbury.
• Train Station - Outskirts of Salisbury/10 minute bus journey.
• The city centre of Salisbury has churches, shops, surgeries, dental surgeries, a post office and optician. Leisure facilities include the theatre, and a cinema that holds a senior session every Wednesday. Details of clubs, associations and Day Centre. Salisbury has a mainline rail station and a National Express coach stop.

Residents' view

• 'You can shut yourself away or come and join in, which is really nice.'
• 'Nice to have a front door that opens to the outside and not into a corridor, especially with such a lovely garden.'
• Philip Court is a friendly scheme in a quiet relaxed area.

Location

Last updated: 18 October 2010