Westfields sheltered housing scheme

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Size

• 14 Single bedroom bungalows
• 1 Guestroom (twin). All accommodation on one flat level

Nearest town

• Salisbury = 30 miles Yeovil = 30 miles

Age

• Built in 1975

Facilities within scheme

• Common room
• Laundry
• Kitchen
• Disabled toilets

Visiting amenities

• Link Cars - voluntary transport service

Utilities

• Electric

Garden

• Each bungalow has a small garden at the back with communal lawns at the front.

Parking

• Parking available within quiet cul-de-sac.

Location

• The scheme is away from the main through-fare of the village and situated within a small council estate. The area is classed by 'Neighborhood Watch' as a very safe, crime-free area.

Recreational activities

• Summer BBQ
• Coffee Morning - every Friday
• Fish and Chip Lunches - every now and again, money comes from resident's fund.

Closest amenities

• Shops - village shop and post office are a third of a mile/10-20 minutes walk. Otherwise larger shops in Mere (2 miles).
• Bus Stop - just along road from post office, a third of a mile.
• Church - St. Martin's, 5-10 minute walk.
• Doctor - nearest is 1.25 miles down the main road into Silton village
• Dentist - Mere, 2 miles or Gillingham, 4 miles.
• Pub - The Bell and Crown, 10 minutes walk
• Leisure Facilities - Mere, 2 miles

Other information

• 'The scheme has a very close, family like atmosphere. Residents get on well and are always helping each other out.'
• 'I am very happy here, it is a lovely quiet area, with wonderful views out over the fields.'
• 'Nothing is too organised, which is how we like it as we can lead our own lives without too much interference and schedules!'
• 'We are happy to organise our own activities, as quite a few of us have cars.'

Location

Last updated: 13 October 2010