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Ede Court, South Shields
The 124-apartment scheme, on the site of the former Chuter Ede School, is a partnership between Karbon Homes and South Tyneside Council, with Robertson Construction North East appointed as the lead contractor for the development.
The scheme will supply high-quality homes, designed for those who have additional support and care needs to live independently. There will be a whole host of facilities and amenities onsite to support and promote independent living, alongside two community spaces available to rent for local groups or clubs.
There will be 32 two-bed and 92 one-bed apartments, 25 of which will be specialist dementia apartments. All apartments will be for rent. The homes will be owned and managed by Karbon with South Tyneside Council’s Adult Social Care team supporting with the allocation of the apartments. This scheme is available for anyone aged 18+. Expressions of interest now open.
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Key information about this scheme
- 124 Extra Care Apartments to promote independent living
- 25 designated apartments with specialist support services for those living with dementia
- Large & modern residents lounge with access to the communal gardens.
- Hairdressing salon
- 2 x community rooms available for bookings
- Lifts to all floors
- All apartments have a level access shower for bathing, access to bathroom via bedroom, either a balcony/ terrace area and a modern kitchen
- 24/7 care team working onsite for peace of mind and delivering services
- Host of activity rooms and communal spaces and break-out rooms with regular activities program delivered by staff
- Cinema room
- Laundry facilities onsite and space for a washing machine in each apartment
- Landscaped communal gardens and courtyard gardens with raised beds and planters
- 100% of the properties will be for Affordable Rent
- All communal areas are interior designed
- Large onsite café, which will be open to the public and visitors, with outside space for al fresco dining in the summer
- Electric Car charging points for customers and visitors use
- Pendant alarms supplied to all residents for peace of mind alongside a video intercom system
About South Shields
South Shields is a coastal port town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England; it lies on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. It is the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear, after Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Gateshead; in 2021, it had a population of 75,337.
Register your interest in this scheme
The application process is not yet open for this scheme. Please complete the below form to express your interest and we will contact you with details of how to apply when the application is live.
