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Defoe Court

East Street, Epsom, KT17
Exterior photo showing the front of Defoe Court

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About us

Defoe Court has 21 studio flats. We provide support for young people aged 16 to 25, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and have low, medium or high support needs. Residents are encouraged to take control of their lives and build on their skills and strengths.

  • Staff on-site 24 hours a day
  • Short-term supported housing for up to two years
  • Communal lounge, training and activity rooms, kitchen and courtyard

Accommodation

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Location

A residential area of Epsom, close to shops, leisure facilities, parks, Nescott College, and bus and rail connections.

Type of accommodation

Accommodation type

21 fully-furnished studio flats, each with a kitchenette and modern bathroom. There is level access throughout the building and garden.

Shared living spaces

Communal areas

A lounge, training and activity rooms, a kitchen, and a courtyard with communal bicycle storage. WiFi is available throughout.

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Safety and security

Staff office on-site, CCTV and a secure door access system all help to ensure residents’ safety and security.

Wi-fi

Technology

Free Wi-Fi in communal areas. We can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.

Checklist

Rental agreement type

All flats are let on a licence agreement.

Spacious open plan seating area following through from the kitchen diner. Consisting of three homey sofas with large central coffee table and double French doors leading to an outdoor area.
Two generous sized kitchen units both consisting of multiple storage cupboards, oven, hob and sinks. One unit has four breakfast bar seating, as well as two circular dining table with potted plants next to floor to ceiling windows onto a patio area.
Contemporary wood clad building with large glass window panels, joining on to a brick and rendered four storey building, with central patio and decking at Defoe Court.
Bright and cosy single bed, room with chest of draw bed side table and a single person seating area in front of two good sized windows.
Compact, silver finished single shower cubicle with white toilet and sink in a black and beige tiled bathroom.
Spacious open plan seating area following through from the kitchen diner. Consisting of three homey sofas with large central coffee table and double French doors leading to an outdoor area.
Two generous sized kitchen units both consisting of multiple storage cupboards, oven, hob and sinks. One unit has four breakfast bar seating, as well as two circular dining table with potted plants next to floor to ceiling windows onto a patio area.
Contemporary wood clad building with large glass window panels, joining on to a brick and rendered four storey building, with central patio and decking at Defoe Court.
Bright and cosy single bed, room with chest of draw bed side table and a single person seating area in front of two good sized windows.
Compact, silver finished single shower cubicle with white toilet and sink in a black and beige tiled bathroom.

Support

Applying

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for a place at Defoe Court, applicants must:

  • Be aged 16 to 25
  • Be homeless, or at risk of homelessness

How do I apply?

We accept referrals from a range of agencies including, Surrey County Council Children's Services and Leaving Care teams, as well as Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.

For more details, download the Defoe Court information leaflet (PDF 361kb). Alternatively, if you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us at Defoe Court directly.

​​​​​​If you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us using the form below, or call 01372 232 210 during office hours.

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