Woodcote sheltered housing scheme is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac next to the Memorial Playing Field in Hethersett village, about 6 miles south-west of Norwich.
Woodcote offers independent living for the over-55s. It has 57 self-contained, 1-bedroom flats, suitable for 1 or 2 people.
Each flat has:
- living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
- landline, TV and satellite point
- heating and water included in the rent (tenants are responsible for their own electricity charges)
- individual car parking space if required
- emergency pull cords, which immediately notify the scheme manager or out of hours service.
Activities
- coffee mornings with occasional guest speakers
- bingo
- weekly lottery
- monthly quiz nights
- quarterly open meetings with Broadland staff about any issues arising on the scheme
- monthly Sunday roast in lounge and monthly Friday lunch with local charity
- regular meetings of residents’ association
Facilities
- communal kitchen
- guest facilities
- free laundry facilities
- communal gardens
- BBQ facilities
- 3 greenhouses, 3 composters, garden tools for tenants’ use
- CD/DVD/book library
- study area with computer and printer/scanner
- hairdresser
- chiropodist
- free minibus service between Hethersett and Wymondham/surrounding villages
- main bus stop within short walking distance
- prescription delivery service
- Park Drive Stores – free home delivery service (minimum £10 spend)
- book and gift clubs
- greetings cards for sale
Nearby
- newsagents – 5 minutes’ walk
- Tesco Express, GP surgery, Boots and a post office – 15-20 minutes’ walk
- attractive market town of Wymondham – 5 miles
- historic city of Norwich – 6 miles