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Goodwin Court

52 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, Greater London EN4 8FH
The newly built brick, three storey retirement community. With a large hedge wrapping the front of the property for privacy, an iron gate for pedestrians and a speed restricted driveway.

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Overview

Set opposite the picturesque Oakhill Park in East Barnet, Goodwin Court provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.

Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Goodwin Court has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.

At Goodwin Court you'll find:

  • One or two double bedroom apartments for rent with open plan lounge and kitchen 
  • On-site communal facilities, including a lounge, restaurant and gardens 
  • Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in, for added peace of mind

Who can apply:

  • People aged 55 or over, or those with long‑term care needs
  • Applicants who live locally, or have a family connection to the area

What people say about us

"I am happy in my new home and know where to go if anything isn’t right"

Stephen - Resident

An elderly man with glasses and a light blue sweater sits comfortably in a blue armchair. He has a warm smile and is engaged in conversation. The background features a bright, sunny garden with greenery and outdoor furniture visible through large windows.

Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Goodwin Court by reading:

Living here

See inside Goodwin Court

 

Neutrally styled conservatory room with a wicker furniture set consisting of a two-seater sofa, four arm chairs and coffee table on a natural wooden floor, leading out into a fenced communal garden.
Spacious, light dining area with white and red linen dressed dining tables, set with teacups, saucers, cutlery, and napkins. Set in a floral silver and white patterned decorated room, with matching silver hanging picture frames. As well as silver crushed velvet curtains in front of the large windows and french doors.
The newly built brick, three storey retirement community. With a large hedge wrapping the front of the property for privacy, an iron gate for pedestrians and a speed restricted driveway.
A simplistic garden area located in the middle of the property with plenty of no step access to the building. A large, grassed lawn, broken up by concrete pathways lined with lighting for clear visibility. A quiet benched seating area amongst the mature vegetation.
A fully accessible fitted kitchen, with adjustable height sink and electric hob. The light wooden cabinetry and under cabinet lighting gives the kitchen a warming glow.
A compact seating area featuring to facing two-seater cream fabric sofas with an oval dark brown wooden table. Located behind are two clusters of seating including chesterfield arms chairs and wooden chairs with arm rests upholstered in the same cream fabric as the sofas. Both clusters of seating house a floor lamp for extra lighting. A kitchenette is built into the alcove of the room.
Neutrally styled conservatory room with a wicker furniture set consisting of a two-seater sofa, four arm chairs and coffee table on a natural wooden floor, leading out into a fenced communal garden.
Spacious, light dining area with white and red linen dressed dining tables, set with teacups, saucers, cutlery, and napkins. Set in a floral silver and white patterned decorated room, with matching silver hanging picture frames. As well as silver crushed velvet curtains in front of the large windows and french doors.
The newly built brick, three storey retirement community. With a large hedge wrapping the front of the property for privacy, an iron gate for pedestrians and a speed restricted driveway.
A simplistic garden area located in the middle of the property with plenty of no step access to the building. A large, grassed lawn, broken up by concrete pathways lined with lighting for clear visibility. A quiet benched seating area amongst the mature vegetation.
A fully accessible fitted kitchen, with adjustable height sink and electric hob. The light wooden cabinetry and under cabinet lighting gives the kitchen a warming glow.
A compact seating area featuring to facing two-seater cream fabric sofas with an oval dark brown wooden table. Located behind are two clusters of seating including chesterfield arms chairs and wooden chairs with arm rests upholstered in the same cream fabric as the sofas. Both clusters of seating house a floor lamp for extra lighting. A kitchenette is built into the alcove of the room.

Accommodation features and facilities

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Our building

Goodwin Court has a communal lounge, restaurant, guest suite, hair salon, garden room, activities room and a landscaped garden. There are lifts to all floors and level access throughout.

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Your apartment

Your new apartment is unfurnished so you can make it your own. It has an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen, one or two double bedrooms and a level-access shower room.

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Our community

Our weekly social activities and themed events throughout the year offer you a chance to meet new people and join our friendly community. There’s no obligation - you can take part as often as you want.

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Safety and security

The daytime reception, 24-hour care staff on site and secure door entry to the building and your apartment help you to feel safe and secure.

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Technology

There is Wi-Fi in communal areas. Pull cords are fitted in every apartment, and we can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.

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Rent or leasehold

Apartments are available to rent for one person or two people. You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent from London Borough of Barnet Council. Leasehold apartments may also be available for private purchase from a current owner.

Restaurant and dining

Our Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 9am – 3pm seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and snacks. If you live nearby, enjoy a meal out in our restaurant with your family and friends.*

We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.

*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change.

Read about our Taste restaurants
View our food hygiene rating
Spacious, light dining area with white and red linen dressed dining tables, set with teacups, saucers, cutlery, and napkins. Set in a floral silver and white patterned decorated room, with matching silver hanging picture frames. As well as silver crushed velvet curtains in front of the large windows and French doors.

What's nearby?

Local amenities

  • East Barnet’s ancient Oak Hill Park is directly opposite, with its beautiful nature reserve and bowling green.
  • Local shops, banks and restaurants are just a five minute walk away.
  • There are several GP surgeries close by and two hospitals with A&E less than 20 minutes away by car.

Travel & transport

  • Oakleigh Park train station is only a 10 minute walk or scooter ride away, with regular trains to central London.
  • There is a bus stop outside the building, and regular buses, Dial-a-Ride and low cost local taxis make journeys easy.

Care and support

Pricing

You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.

For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Goodwin Court are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.

Service standards

Making the move

How do I apply?
 

  1. Contact us for an application form, or contact London Borough of Barnet Council’s adult social care team.
  2. We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
  3. 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.
  4. While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and care provider, Your Choice Barnet, may arrange for you to visit to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by London Borough of Barnet Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team