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LIVING AT YARLINGTON’ S MELROSE COURT Shared owner June explains why she chose to call Melrose Court home
Yarlington Housing Group’ s Melrose Court is a luxury, modern extra care scheme designed to support the over 55s retain their freedom and independence.
Made up of 63 self-contained one and two bedroom apartments and the reassurance of flexible, tailor-made support packages 24 / 7, Melrose Court prides itself in supporting you to live in your home, not in a care home.
Apartments at Melrose Court can be purchased through shared ownership or through affordable rent with additional services such as care packages, meals and domestic support for a small fee.
New Melrose Court resident June was born and brought up in Dorchester before moving across the country with her family. Now on her own, June decided to return to her roots where she watched Poundbury“ rise from her old stomping grounds”.
Given her circumstances and desire to return to being a homeowner, June’ s daughters recommended the option of shared ownership, providing June with the opportunity to own her home with the addition of support and a community at an affordable price.
At first, June was reluctant:“ I am independent, stubborn and like living on my own so I didn’ t like the idea of a care home. But the friendly and helpful staff at Melrose Court assured me that I could be as independent as I wanted.”
Living in her fully fitted apartment, June began to realise that she would continue to have the freedom she was used to, in her own home, not in a care home.“ The staff are lovely, they respect my independence but discreetly check that I have no problems and are happy,” says June.
She added:“ My idea of a care home has changed. I have a warm and spacious second floor flat with a lovely view of the field. I also have my independence; I can choose whether to socialise with other residents or stay in my flat reading and watching the world go by.”
Melrose Court includes a large dining room where residents can chat over a meal, a spacious lounge full of games and an IT suite and library. The scheme also includes a guest suite, meaning her family can visit and stay anytime.
Melrose Court’ s additional services( including care, meal plans and support
with domestic chores such as cleaning and shopping) also provide options for residents to continue to remain independent as and when their needs change.
June added:“ Coming here is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am warm, safe and secure. I thoroughly recommend Melrose to anyone who needs care or has the same sort of doubts I had.”
Shared ownership allows you to purchase a share of a property at a percentage that you can afford. Percentages range from 45 % and rent on the remaining share to 75 % share with no rent.
For more information contact shared. ownership @ yhg. co. uk / 01935 404006 for shared ownership sales or lettings on lettings @ yhg. co. uk / 01935 404043 28 WWW. CELEBRATINGPOUNDBURY. CO. UK