Osborne House
North Terrace, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6PY
Properties for rent
Welcome to Osborne House
At Osborne House retirement housing scheme in Newcastle, we offer 37 one bedroom, 1 three bedroom and 23 studio purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.
The property is situated close to Wallsend and has excellent transport links to the city centre, Whitley Bay and Wallsend. The local shops are a short walk away, and include a shopping centre, supermarkets, a post office, library, bakeries, hairdressers and cafes. There are doctors' surgeries in Wallsend on the local bus route. Nearby amenities in North Tyneside include a cinema, markets, bowling alleys and bingo.
We understand that sometimes you like to be alone and at other times you may want to be more sociable. Our properties give you that freedom. At Osborne House we run social activities, including film nights, coffee mornings, bingo, social evenings and day trips.
You will not need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of those. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, kitchen, a library, two guest rooms, communal showers and a hairdressing salon, extensive gardens with seating, an on-site laundry and 17 parking spaces.
Features of Osborne House
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- WiFi
- 1 lift
- Scooter storage
- Hairdressing salon
- Library
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Extensive grounds
- Seated patio area
- Landscaped gardens
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- Supporting Manager
- 24 hour emergency response call system
Life at Osborne House
At Osborne House sheltered housing scheme, we offer purpose-built and well-maintained rented accommodation for people over the age of 55.
Your home will be completely self-contained with your own front door allowing the privacy and independence you expect. It will be easy to maintain, and you will be able to give your new home a personal touch and decorate and furnish it as you wish.
Your kitchen will have fully-fitted units. There will be storage space and lounge and bedroom areas.
Many of the people who live in our properties have arranged broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties have a telephone point.
You will want to feel safe in your new home and that’s why each of our properties is fitted with an emergency alarm.
Our retirement properties have a real community feel where people interact with their neighbours, families and friends, continuing to do all the things they love.
Our rented housing locations plan and organise a wide range of activities and events tailored to the interests of the people living in them. Events are varied and many of our rented housing locations choose to set up social committees to include everyone in the planning of communal events and activities.
Activities calendar
| Day | Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No activity | No activity | No activity | Bingo | |
| Hairdresser | No activity | No activity | Games evening | |
| Coffee morning | No activity | No activity | Games evening | |
| No activity | No activity | Art Club | Entertainment evening (monthly) | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | Bingo | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | No activity | Card games |
Pricing information
We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Osborne House, Wallsend. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £463.34 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates.
What is included in rental fees?
Our service charge covers all the cost of amenities you share with your neighbours, including the scheme manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchor Hanover on Call), repairs and maintenance, window cleaning, gardening and the cleaning of communal areas.
Your local council will be able to advise you about getting help paying your rent and service charge through housing benefit. They will also be able to tell you if they will be paying grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.
Getting here
Osborne House
North Terrace, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6PY
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