Overview
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Situated in the bustling village of Sawston, Bircham House provides quality homes with a range of on-site services and facilities at the heart of a thriving local community.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Bircham House has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
- One or two double bedroom apartment, with open-plan lounge and kitchen
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On-site communal facilities, including a lounge, restaurant and gardens
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Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in, for added peace of mind
Accommodation
![A cosy seating area filled with soft cream leather sofas and armchairs perfectly circled around the television unit.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/bircham-house-seating-area-2.jpg?itok=MHH3ObvA)
![A calming seating area with a collective of burgundy and pea green chesterfield armchairs paired with small woven coffee tables. Two tidy wooden bookshelves sit centrally on the pale green wall. Natural light adorns the room.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/bircham-house-seating-area.jpg?itok=lR9yITlf)
![Tranquil outdoor area circulating around a simplistic water feature in the centre of the grass. A four-person wooden dining table and chairs is topped by a red parasol, located just in front of the glass window panels spanning the corner of the building. A healthy amount of low maintenance vegetation is flourishing around the boarder of the garden.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/bircham-house-garden.jpg?itok=gwRBXxKj)
![Two storey sandy brick-built building with juliet balconies wrapped around the french doors of the first storey. A mixture of mature shrubbery and plants decorate the perimeter of the building. The entranceway has no step access and is covered by an exposed porch, leading out onto the driveway.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-03/bircham-house-header.jpg?itok=x4dSTQjV)
![A cosy seating area filled with soft cream leather sofas and armchairs perfectly circled around the television unit.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/bircham-house-seating-area-2.jpg?itok=MHH3ObvA)
![A calming seating area with a collective of burgundy and pea green chesterfield armchairs paired with small woven coffee tables. Two tidy wooden bookshelves sit centrally on the pale green wall. Natural light adorns the room.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/bircham-house-seating-area.jpg?itok=lR9yITlf)
![Tranquil outdoor area circulating around a simplistic water feature in the centre of the grass. A four-person wooden dining table and chairs is topped by a red parasol, located just in front of the glass window panels spanning the corner of the building. A healthy amount of low maintenance vegetation is flourishing around the boarder of the garden.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/bircham-house-garden.jpg?itok=gwRBXxKj)
![Two storey sandy brick-built building with juliet balconies wrapped around the french doors of the first storey. A mixture of mature shrubbery and plants decorate the perimeter of the building. The entranceway has no step access and is covered by an exposed porch, leading out onto the driveway.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-03/bircham-house-header.jpg?itok=x4dSTQjV)
Communal facilities
- Bright and airy communal lounge with comfy seating, a TV and a kitchenette
- Accessible landscaped garden with a water feature and seating.
- Laundry room on each floor
- Accessible bathroom so you can enjoy a bath in safety and comfort
Location
- On the edge of Sawston, with shops and other amenities within a 15 minute walk.
- Cambridge city centre is only eight miles away.
- Sawston Medical Practice is less than a five minute walk away.
- There is a bus stop just over the road, with a regular service into Cambridge.
- The railway station and bus station in Cambridge make it easy to travel further afield.
Care and support
More information
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to live at Bircham House, you must:
- Be aged 55 or over, or have long-term care needs
- Reside in, or have a family connection to, the local area
We aim to offer a lively atmosphere and mixed community of people who have a range of care needs.
You do not need to have any immediate care or support needs when you apply, but our kind and caring staff can support you if anything changes.
Bircham House may not be suitable if you require a substantial amount of regular nursing care.
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Cambridgeshire County Council’s adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and our care provider, Longhurst Group, may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Cambridgeshire County Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Bircham House, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can call 01223 836 331 during office hours.