A second phase of work has been completed on Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust’s Almshouses, paving the way for a major £870,000 refurbishment.
The extensive facelift provides upgrading of the residents’ facilities, the Guest Room and the Wardens’ accommodation.
The Almshouses are a combination of bungalows and maisonettes located at Lingard House in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield typically designed for individuals over 60 years old. Currently, the properties house a total of 52 residents and create a safe and welcoming environment for both single and married couples.
The project has been fully funded by the Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust and has provided the refurbishment of 46 homes in total.
During the refurbishments, the current Almshouse residents were moved into the vacant estate properties whilst Logmoor, the contractor, undertook work on the kitchens and bathrooms.
The Trust provided opportunity for the residents to choose from a range of colour schemes allowing them to personalise the space to their taste.
The Almshouses each feature a double bedroom, a living room and now a brand-new kitchen and bathroom at the Lingard House estate. The properties are complemented by gardens, a communal lounge space, a laundry room, a computer suite, a games room and a craft room..
Residents are also provided with additional benefits from two on-site wardens during the day, a Monitoring Centre overnight and an out-of-hours emergency call service.
Pam Johnston, Almshouse manager at Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, said: “We are delighted to announce the completion of the second phase of the Almshouse refurbishments and for the residents to be able to settle back into their properties.
“The Trustees are consistently looking to maintain the Estate to the highest quality and the provision of upgraded kitchens and bathrooms will allow our residents to have a functioning, welcoming space to call home.”
To find out more information about Almshouses or Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, please visit their website.
