LINFORD COURT - NORTH WALSHAM a Superb Development of 24 Retirement Apartments with the Benefit of Assisted Living an INTRODUCTION to GUILD RETIREMENT HOUSING

LINFORD COURT - NORTH WALSHAM A superb development of 24 retirement apartments with the benefit of Assisted Living AN INTRODUCTION TO GUILD RETIREMENT HOUSING

In recent years, much attention has been The Guild concept Linford Court, North Walsham focused on care for the elderly and an Forming Guild Retirement Housing in 2006 gave us the This is a most impressive increasing lack of resources in the public opportunity to take a long hard look at the present care development with provisions for the elderly, to identify and address the particularly attractive facade sector. When we would like that little extra myriad of problems that currently exist. It soon onto Yarmouth Road. The care, consideration and security we are emerged that a completely fresh approach was needed, site contains a number of invariably faced with failing standards, a loss the key objectives being to offer purpose-designed mature trees that are being of privacy and dignity, and prohibitive apartments in a safe and secure environment, with the retained, and a centralised charging. This is often compounded by the benefit of Assisted Living. This ensures that assistance is entrance for vehicles. Careful available within your own home when needed, whilst attention has been paid to the design, so that each need to sell the family home to fund the you still retain complete independence and the apartment is completely independent, most enjoying a care, and see your capital dwindle at an ownership of a valuable asset - your home. private garden access, balcony or roof-terrace. alarming rate. Location is another key feature. We plan all our schemes 24 apartments of various sizes. Some of these needs have been partly met to be in Norfolk towns (and areas of dense population) Guest suite for visiting friends / relations with full with easy access to shops, public transport and by retirement or 'sheltered' housing laundry service. amenities because the majority of our purchasers no Buggy store with charging points. schemes, though these have proven to be longer drive a car. Some 85% of our purchasers are Beautifully furnished communal facilities to include suitable only while residents are fully proven to already live locally to our developments, owners' lounge dining/sun-room. independent. When that being attracted by the chance to remain within their Lift access to all floors. independence is lost, community and near to friends and family. Staff accommodation and offices. residents are still faced The first such scheme we developed was The Limes at Acle, and followed by Linford Court at North Walsham. Landscaped gardens with individual areas with a further move into planted for privacy. care and the disposal of Car parking. their home.

2 THE BENEFITS OF ASSISTED LIVING

The principle of Assisted Living is What your basic service charge includes: complete flexibility. A wide range of Individual and regular care assessments by benefits are included in the basic service qualified Guild Care Consultants to identify specific personal needs. charge, and a further range of optional Maintenance of landscaped gardens, trees and facilities are available when needed. planting, fencing, paths and roads. For those residents 24-hour staff cover. with a greater level of Administrative and management expenses. dependency, having 24-hour staff enables Buildings and public liability insurance (but not us to offer extra care personal contents). and assistance within Communal facilities to include owners dining room, your own home as sitting room and sun-lounge. necessary - perhaps Individual apartment monitoring system, door-entry during an illness, and call-facilities. following surgery or Television aerial to each apartment. Optional facilities will include: indeed longer term. The cost of this would be added to External window cleaning, to each home and all Assistance available with personal care and domestic the service charge, though only for as long as it is communal areas. needs, to include dressing, washing, medication, needed. You don't therefore pay for any services you shopping, extra cleaning, form-filling etc. don't need. Exterior building maintenance. Provision of a freshly cooked and nutritious hot meal Provision and maintenance of passenger lift. Before handing over your new home, you will have a daily (either in the dining room or delivered to your Regular cleaning of all communal areas. relaxed and informal consultation to discuss any apartment). particular needs - whether these may be care needs, a Domestic cleaning (twice weekly) for each home. Monitoring and short-term assistance during illness, hot daily meal or even a specially adapted bathroom. In Provision of buggy stores with electric charging points. post-operative or during convalescence. that way a care program can be personalised to your Metered supplies for water and electricity. circumstances. Extra domestic cleaning (more than the twice weekly Car parking. cleaning included). Thankfully many residents are still very active and independent, not requiring any extra assistance for the Rubbish and waste disposal. Provision of guest suite for the use of visiting friends time being. In these difficult times however, it is Provision of renewable energy sources to include and relations. comforting to know that a little extra help is available rainwater harvesting, solar power, heat recovery Please note: A detailed information sheet is available covering the when it is needed. ventilation etc. (see separate section). anticipated service charges. 3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL APARTMENTS

Each apartment benefits from: Options and mobility features Fully fitted kitchens specifically designed for ease of A wide range of optional features are available, use, to include full range of appliances and non-slip including extra handrails and support around baths flooring. and toilets, provision of lifting hoists, bath seats etc.* Bathrooms with classic white sanitary ware and *We prefer to discuss with each purchaser on an individual basis, and quote accordingly. showers, easy-action taps and scald-protected hot water supplies, ceramic tiling and water-proof floor Protecting the environment coverings (drained 'wet' floor system). Whilst protecting the Effortless electric heating system and heat-recovery environment is very important, ventilation. we are also conscious that our Highest levels of thermal and acoustic insulation to purchasers are invariably living on a fixed income. Linford Court combines the very latest in technological ensure optimum running costs. developments and renewable energy sources, ensuring Metered supplies of water and electricity. the most economic running costs for each apartment. Wide doors with low thresholds where necessary for The various features include: ease of access. Rainwater harvesting - rain water is stored Décor to include tasteful decoration in pastel shades. underground, filtered and pumped back into the Comprehensive electrical specification to include building for toilet flushing, reducing water apartment monitoring, door-entry and smoke consumption. detection systems, and conveniently positioned Solar power - solar energy is harnessed and used power and light points. to pre-heat hot water to all apartments, reducing Ample cupboard and storage space. electricity consumption. Wheelchair and buggy storage with electric Heat-recovery ventilation - each apartment charging points. incorporates an independent heat-recovery and Easy access to fully maintained private garden areas. ventilation system so fresh air is continually being Lift service to upper floors. introduced, pre-warmed by the heat extracted from outgoing air, reducing electricity consumption. Private off-road car parking. Construction - thermal and acoustic insulation, Centralised waste bin storage. exceeding current stringent regulations, throughout the building.

4 5 LINFORD COURT LAYOUT

22 Linford Court is delightfully situated on Yarmouth Road, North Walsham only a short walk from the town centre and all local amenities. 2 BED

24 spacious apartments for sale. The apartments are of varying sizes, with 1 and Communal lounge / dining room. 2 bedrooms, some having private roof terraces, 21 Communal sun room. Juliet balconies, or french doors opening into 1 BED Guest suite for visiting friends/relations. the gardens. Staff accommodation and offices. Buggy store with charging points. 20 1 BED Ground floor plan First floor plan

6 12 13 19 1 BED 2 BED 2 BED Roof Roof 1 BED 7 terrrace Lift terrrace 1 BED

5 11 1 BED 1 BED 14 15 16 17 18 1 BED 1 BED 2 BED 1 BED 1 BED

4 10 1 BED 1 BED

Buggy 3 Kitchen store 1 BED Staff room Office Lift Sun room Lift Store WC WC Second floor plan

Dining area Staff 23 24 Staff 2 1 8 9 Apartment 2 BED 2 BED Apartment Lobby Guest 1 BED 1 BED suite 1 BED 1 BED

Lounge Main entrance area

6 APARTMENT LAYOUTS AND ROOM DIMENSIONS

Apartments 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18 Apartments 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12*, 19, 20, 21, 22* Apartment 7 Store Bath Kitchen room Store Hall Living room Living room

Hall Kitchen kitchen

Living room Bedroom Bath room Bedroom Bath room Hall

Bedroom

Living room 4.56m x 4.54m 15'0" x 14'10" Living room 6.37m x 3.56m 21'0" x 11'8" Living room 5.04m x 3.23m 16'6" x 10'8" Bedroom 4.87m x 3.25m 16'0" x 10'8" Bedroom 4.95m x 3.53m 16'2" x 11'6" Bedroom 3.78m x 3.23m 12'5" x 10'7" Kitchen 2.77m x 2.64m 9'1" x 8'8" Kitchen 2.9m x 2.5m avge 9'6" x 8'2" avge Kitchen 2.54m x 1.6m 8'4" x 5'3"

*12 and 22 have 2 bedrooms - Ask for details.

Important Information: Detailed management, legal and contractual information is available on request. We reserve the right to vary or modify the specification. All dimensions have been scaled from initial plans, and often vary slightly during construction. If any dimensions are critical, purchasers are advised to check these on site before ordering furniture, carpets etc. The plans illustrated are representative of the apartments available, though some are subject to variation. Full plans are available for each apartment on request.

7 APARTMENT LAYOUTS AND ROOM DIMENSIONS

Apartment 16 Apartment 13

Hall Ensuite Bedroom 1 Living room

Bath kitchen room

Hall Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Kitchen Living room Bedroom 2

Living room 5.2m x 5.5m 17' x 18' Living room 5.05m x 3.6m 16'6" x 11'8" Bedroom 1 6.1m x 3.1m 20' x 10'2" Roof terrace 4.4m x 5m 14'5" x 16'4" Bedroom 2 4.1m x 3.1m 13'5" x 10'1" Bedroom 1 4.35m x 3.1m 14'3" x 10'2" Kitchen 3m x 2.7m 9'10" x 8'10" Bedroom 2 3.8m x 2.1m 12'5" x 6'10" Kitchen 3.3m x 2.6m 10'8" x 8'6"

8 APARTMENT LAYOUTS AND ROOM DIMENSIONS

Apartment 23 Apartment 24

Balcony

Hall Hall

Bedroom 1 Bathroom Living room Living room Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 En-suite En-suite

Kitchen Dining room

Kitchen

Living room 5.85m x 5.05m 19’ x 16’7” Living room 5.85m x 5.05m 19’ x 16’7” Kitchen 2.65m x 3.35m 8’8” x 11’0” Dining room 2.4m x 3.8m 8’ x 12’6” Bedroom 1 6.70m x 3.7m 22’ x 12’2” Kitchen 2.65m x 3.35m 8’8” x 11’0” Bedroom 2 3.8m x 3.55m 12’6” x 11’6” Bedroom 1 6.70m x 3.7m 22’ x 12’2” Bedroom 2 3.8m x 3.55m 12’6” x 11’6”

9 Central town location Sales and viewing enquiries North Walsham is a popular and thriving traditional Norfolk CROMER RD North Walsham Guild Retirement Housing Ltd. market town, situated 17 miles north of Norwich, with a Cromer Town Centre A149 population of 12,000 approx. 1 Linford Court, 42 Yarmouth Road,

A149 The town has local amenities, including major supermarkets, MARKET4 PLACE 3 HALL LANE North Walsham, NR28 9AT smaller specialist shops, a bustling town centre and a MUNDESLEY RD 8 6 6 7 5 6 2 NEW RD complete range of facilities to include hotels, public houses, 9 t: 01493 751869

5 GRAMMAR 1 restaurants, take-aways, banks, doctors, dentists etc. SCH. RD

YARMOUTH RD 11 w: www.guildretirement.co.uk Being situated near the Norfolk Coast, the whole area has 12 become increasingly popular in recent years for tourism, e: [email protected] 10 Linford offering a variety of National Trust properties, gardens, Court parkland and woodland walks. Furthermore the North A149 NORWICH RD Viewings by appointment only Norfolk coastline is ever-popular and only a short drive away. 8 In order to respect the privacy of our home owners we respectfully ask that viewings are by appointment only. Directions From Norwich: Leave Norwich on the B1150 signposted North Walsham. Entering North Walsham, continue over the Norwich Map key B1150 roundabout into Grammar School Road. Turn right at the 1 Supermarket x2 7 Bank x5 T-junction into Yarmouth Road. Linford Court is 300 metres 2 Post Office 8 Dentist x2 on the right. 3 Newsagent 9 Library From Cromer: Leave Cromer on the A149 signposted North 4 Butchers 10 Police Walsham. Entering North Walsham, continue on the A149 5 Doctors x2 11 Park heading for Norwich. At the Norwich junction, turn left. 6 Pharmacy x4 12 Community Centre Continue over the roundabout into Grammar School Road. Turn right at the T-junction into Yarmouth Road. Linford Court is 300 metres on the right.