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Osmund Court
Billingshurst, Saxon Weald

Description of Scheme

The development contains a large communal lounge, dining room and meal services. It also has hairdressing facilities, an assisted bathing room, electronic wheelchair charging room and an IT suite. Furthermore there is a communal garden with raised planters for easy access. The building itself is also designed as wheelchair accessible.

The building is equipped with Smart technology from Tunstall which includes passive and active sensors to assist residents in respect of safety, security, mobility and dementia.

Within the flats themselves there are additional design elements such as track hoist fittings from the bedroom to the bathroom and wetrooms.

Where Is It?

Billingshurst is located in rural West Sussex and straddles the historic Roman road, Stane Street. It has a mixture of historic buildings dating back to 1200, along with extensive newer developments. In recent years the High Street has also been redeveloped. The town is served by one of the main London to south coast railway lines.

Residents Information

"The 'street scene' in the corridors adds extra light to the flat kitchens."

"There's a very welcoming feel to the scheme and it is laid out very well".

"The flats are a very good size".

"The door from bedroom into bathroom as well as from hallway is a good feature".

"The separate carers' laundry is very good".

Key Information

Location

Billingshurst

Local Social Services Authority

West Sussex

Region

National, South East

Year Funded

2004/5

Cost

£4.56m

DH Fund

ECH

Proximity

Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 500 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 800 yards; social centre 6 mile(s).

Relevant Local Strategy

Click here to see Horsham District Councils various Housing Strategies (opens new window) and click here to read Horsham District Housing Strategy 2008 - 2013 (opens new window)

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff (7 days) and community alarm service

Facilities

  • Lift
  • Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Guest facilities
  • Garden
  • Community centre
  • Hobby room
  • Hairdressing salon

Key Features

Properties

40 flats. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Includes mobility standard & wheelchair properties. Built in 2006.

Tenure

Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership

Address

Rowan Drive
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 9BF

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Partners

Housing Provider

Saxon Weald

Architects

The Tooley and Foster Partnership

Care Provider

Saxon Weald

Local Social Services Authority

West Sussex

Developer

Saxon Weald

Contractor

Castleoak Care Partnership

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