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Millbrook House

Lode Close, Soham, Cambridgeshire CB7 5WN
An idyllic brick built property with mass amounts of over sized windows and added skylights, set amongst a brick paved patio area and parasol seating enclosed in by wooden logged planters and colourful plants.

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Situated to the south of Soham, with easy access to Ely and Newmarket, Millbrook House provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.

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

  • One or two double bedroom apartment, 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

Accommodation

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Our building

Millbrook House has a communal lounge, restaurant, guest suite, hair salon, games 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, fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, washer-dryer, oven and hob, 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 free 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 Cambridgeshire County Council. Leasehold apartments may also be available for private purchase from a current owner.

The garden walkways to and from the property create a serene space, with light beacons lighting the tarmacked walkways. Mature lavender plants and shrubbery lining the perimeter as well as young trees planted in full view for the second storey residents.
A clean and fresh double bedroom, home to a large double bed placed centrally in the room, decorated in white bedding with a green and white floral embroidery. The room benefits from two large windows which fill the majority of the wall flooding in the natural light. A wooden chest of draws its tucked neatly into the corner of the room between the window and the radiator.
Crisp and fresh living room with a cream boxy three seater cotton furniture and matching armchair. A petite coffee table sits in the corner of the room next to the arm chair with a large ceramic lamp and purple lamp shade, the television and glass television stand sit the other side of the arm chair. In front of a large window draped in short green curtains. Two patio doors open out onto a balcony area draped in the same curtains but in full floor length as the window.
A pastel green decorated seating area, multiple cushioned armchairs facing the far end of the seating area. Behind is a neat kitchenette area with dishwasher, undercounter fridge, multiple wooden cabinets, a sink and tea making facilities.
An idyllic brick built property with mass amounts of over sized windows and added skylights, set amongst a brick paved patio area and parasol seating enclosed in by wooden logged planters and colourful plants.
A fully functional kitchen with lightly stained wooden cabinetry on the lower and upper units, a black worksurface, an electric hob and chrome accessories.
The garden walkways to and from the property create a serene space, with light beacons lighting the tarmacked walkways. Mature lavender plants and shrubbery lining the perimeter as well as young trees planted in full view for the second storey residents.
A clean and fresh double bedroom, home to a large double bed placed centrally in the room, decorated in white bedding with a green and white floral embroidery. The room benefits from two large windows which fill the majority of the wall flooding in the natural light. A wooden chest of draws its tucked neatly into the corner of the room between the window and the radiator.
Crisp and fresh living room with a cream boxy three seater cotton furniture and matching armchair. A petite coffee table sits in the corner of the room next to the arm chair with a large ceramic lamp and purple lamp shade, the television and glass television stand sit the other side of the arm chair. In front of a large window draped in short green curtains. Two patio doors open out onto a balcony area draped in the same curtains but in full floor length as the window.
A pastel green decorated seating area, multiple cushioned armchairs facing the far end of the seating area. Behind is a neat kitchenette area with dishwasher, undercounter fridge, multiple wooden cabinets, a sink and tea making facilities.
An idyllic brick built property with mass amounts of over sized windows and added skylights, set amongst a brick paved patio area and parasol seating enclosed in by wooden logged planters and colourful plants.
A fully functional kitchen with lightly stained wooden cabinetry on the lower and upper units, a black worksurface, an electric hob and chrome accessories.

Communal facilities

  • Communal lounge with TV, coffee lounge and conservatory
  • Garden room with roof top terrace
  • Games room with pool table, dartboard and a variety of games
  • Accessible landscaped gardens with raised flower beds and a pergola with seating.
  • Library room

*Subject to assessment and demonstration

  • Hairdressing salon
  • Accessible bathroom so you can enjoy a bath in safety and comfort*
  • Buggy store with charge points for mobility scooters
  • Guest suite for visiting family and friends

Location

  • Soham town centre is only a 10 minute walk away.
  • Ely city is six miles away and Newmarket is seven miles away.
  • Staploe Medical Centre is less than a mile away.
  • There is a railway station and a bus station in Ely. 
  • Dial-a-Ride scheme and Ely & District Social Car Scheme make journeys easy.

Taste restaurant

Our in-house Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 9am to 4pm, 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
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A beautifully presented dining table. Covered in a white pressed linen cloth, black mats, dining plates and side plates. Cutlery set for a three course dining experience and wine glasses with napkins.

Care and support

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Applying

Am I eligible?
 

To be eligible to live at Millbrook House, you must:

  • Be aged 60 or over, or aged 55 or over if you have a disability
  • 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. 

Millbrook House may not be suitable if you require a substantial amount of regular nursing care.

How do I apply?
 

  1. Contact us for an application form, or contact Cambridgeshire County 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 our care provider, Radis Community Care, 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 Millbrook House, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can call 01353 624 800 during office hours.

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