Romaleyn Gardens, Paignton
Originally built as a family home at the end of the nineteenth century, Romaleyn Gardens later became the holiday home for the Whitley brothers from Manchester. One of the brothers later founded Paignton Zoo and Botanical Gardens, which probably explains the wide variety of plants and shrubs from around the world still found growing in the grounds.
Romaleyn Gardens later became a hotel and then a nursing home before being converted into sheltered housing. Romaleyn House is typical of those built during that period in Devon and maintains many of its original features, including a beautiful mahogany panelled main staircase. The scheme and gardens are built on a steep slope which offers unprecedented views of the popular town of Paignton. Romaleyn Gardens is situated on the outskirts of the town in a conservation area, but within walking distance of the sea. Regular bus routes run past the scheme into the town which has a good selection of shops, theatres and cinemas. Like many seaside towns, it is a hive of activity during the summer months but left for the locals to enjoy in winter. The scheme is also within easy access of the surrounding beautiful countryside, Dartmoor and coastline.
The accommodation, all of which is let unfurnished, comprises 14 self contained apartments within the main house, and 44 purpose built apartments in two blocks within the house grounds. A mixture of one and two-bedroom apartments and studios are available at Romaleyn Gardens. The accommodation, most of which overlooks the well stocked and mature gardens, is mainly accessible by lifts. Much of the accommodation overlooks the town of Paignton.
All accommodation at the scheme benefits from gas central heating and hot water supplied by communal boilers, and includes telephone points and TV aerial points that have been upgraded to accept digital TV.
All lettings to Romaleyn Gardens are done via the Choice Based Lettings Scheme called Homefinder Torbay. This is a new way of letting homes which let applicants apply for a home of their choice instead of having to be made an offer.
The scheme is operated by Riviera Housing Trust. All available homes, including sheltered housing are advertised every fortnight in the property section of the Herald Express and other local papers.
All applicants should be over 60 years of age and would normally be expected to have a local connection.
To request an application form
TORBAY HOMEFINDER
PO BOX 357
PAIGNTON TQ4 7WY
TEL – 01803 696123
We strongly recommend that applicants visit the scheme before making an application for housing to ensure that the property caters for all their needs.
To arrange a visit please contact our Scheme Manager Mrs Ruby Brown on 01803 552068.
Dartmouth Road,
Paignton,
Devon,
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