Village 135

Wythenshawe , Willow Park Housing Trust

Description of Scheme

Village 135 will provide 135 much-needed homes for older people, with an anticipated completion by July 2016. These new modern, energy efficient homes will provide a mix of 66 apartments for affordable rent, 39 apartments for shared ownership and 30 apartments for outright sale.

It will be a 2 storey communal hub with residential blocks which are a mix of 4, 5, 6 & 8 storeys and is either side of Hollyhedge Road and served by a connecting footbridge.

Consultation with local people has taken place so that they are aware of this new development and the fantastic resources it will bring for local people to enjoy. The Community Hub with a café/Bistro will provide a focal point for scheme residents and the local community and the development will be set in landscaped sensory gardens. The scheme has been designed to achieve full mobility and access under Lifetime Homes for all residents ensuring the living spaces are flexible in design and are a generous size to meet the needs of the residents.

The scheme is adjacent to 3 multi storey tower blocks which currently are age restricted to the over 55's. The facilities of the hub will be open to them and the rest of the community. Manchester College is also adjacent and it is hoped that students will be able to get work experience in the scheme and employment opportunities on completion of their courses.

Village 135 is to be built to meet the Happi criteria in full, apartments to Lifetime Home standards, scheme to meet secure by Design requirements and BREEAM Very Good. Two storey high communal hub at the centre of the scheme and linked to the rest of the scheme by a footbridge. Currently investigating with the NHS the possibility of telecare links to the hospital.

Where Is It?

This development is situated on a former Council estate built between the 1920's and 1960's in the southern district of Wythenshawe, Manchester on the junction of Brownley Road and Hollyhedge Road.

Proximity

The scheme is adjacent to a Health Centre and local shops which include a post office, 3 pharmacies, 2 bakeries, newsagent/convenience store (McColls), ASDA and 2 local supermarkets (Premier & Costcutter) plus cafes and fast food shops. There are regular bus services and the new Metrolink Tram with have a stop adjacent to the scheme which will connect the scheme with Wythenshawe Town Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Airport as well as the rest of Wythenshawe, South Manchester and the City Centre.

Relevant Local Strategy

Statement of support for Willow Park Housing Trust application for funding from Care and Support Specialised Housing Fund (opens new window)

The Age-Friendly Manchester Older People's Charter sets out the principles required to achieve an age-friendly Manchester. We encourage individuals and organisations across the city to adopt it.

Care Services

These purpose- built homes will ensure a high quality of life for older people by providing an on-site 24 hour care team and a range of facilities specifically catering for their needs. Residents will be able to live independent lives in their own 2 bedroom apartments and access the level of care necessary for needs, which can be adapted as needs change.

The high quality facilities and extra care provision on site will enable older people to maintain their independence for longer, a key aim for most people.

Facilities

Facilities within the scheme include:

• On site care team with 24 hour presence
• Bistro/Restaurant
• Hair & Beauty Salon
• Spa Bathroom
• Guest rooms
• Laundry
• 2 Multi purpose rooms
• Garden room
• Sun rooms
• Roof garden and landscaped grounds
• Patio areas
• Bridge link between buildings

Address

Hollyhedge Road,
Wythenshawe,
Manchester,
M22 4QP.

Scheme Location Map