Sheltered Housing
Sheltered housing accommodation at Balkerne Gardens includes a total of 69 rented studio and one-bedroom flats in three units of sheltered housing. The flats are let through a short hold tenancy agreement to persons over the age of 65 who meet our admission criteria.
Our sheltered housing facilities are located in the centre of historic Colchester. The 69 flats are grouped around a large, well-kept garden and pond, providing an attractive environment in which to sit or stroll about and to meet other tenants and residents.
The town is easily accessible and it is a short distance to the shops, theatre, cinema, post office and banks. The staff support tenants to live independently and an emergency call system is available in each flat.
A range of activities is available; these are organised and run by tenants and supported by the staff.
Considering Sheltered Housing in Colchester?
Our Tenants Guide contains information intended to help you make a fully informed choice about whether or not Balkerne Gardens Trust is the right home for you. Prospective tenants are encouraged to speak to our Sheltered Housing Manager
prior to applying for accommodation.
For more information on sheltered housing at Balkerne Gardens Trust, please contact us today.
"Living in Balkerne Gardens is a dream come true for me. I have a flat overlooking the beautiful garden and caring staff are on hand to help us with any problems. At the same time we are left to live our life without intrusion, secure in the knowledge that someone is available should we need them." – Janet Woods, Tenant
