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91 high-quality apartments are currently under construction to support independent living for residents that are 60 and over .
The project is part of the town ’ s ambitious plans to provide more high-quality apartments to support independent living for residents aged 60 and over .
The development is made up of 20 two bed apartments ; 69 one bed apartments ; two studios ; and six of the ground floor properties are fully adapted for wheelchair users .
The high-quality apartments are fitted with contemporary bathrooms and kitchens . All one- and two-bedroom apartments have individual balconies .
The development will also include a large outdoor space ; landscaped gardens ; a roof terrace ; library , hairdresser and an arts and crafts room ; communal lounge ; and smaller break out areas throughout the building where people can sit and meet .
The new apartments will replace the previous councilowned older persons housing scheme at Minster Close which was identified as no longer fit for purpose . The apartments are social rented accommodation managed by the council .
Construction on Minster House began in December 2020 and the work is expected to be completed in Spring 2023 .
All the properties can be accessed by lift and have level access wet rooms or low-level shower trays .
We are pleased to be associated with WELWYN HATFIELD on the HIGH VIEW project
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