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Moreton Court

Birdwood Crescent, Bideford, Devon EX39 3FP
A modern red bricked new build retirement property. The building is built as a three storey corner plot with a small patio area along the left hand side of the property hosts an array of seating options from a wooden bench or metal chairs and circular tables. The patio leads into a circular tarmacked area with wooden planters and shrubbery, the rest of the garden is covered in grass.

Overview

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Set in the picturesque town of Bideford, Moreton Court provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.

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

 

  • 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

Accommodation

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Our building

Moreton Court has communal lounge, restaurants, guest suite, hair salon, fitness suite, library 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, 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 Devon County Council. Leasehold apartments may also be available for private purchase from a current owner.

The generous living room is decorated neutrally with a three-seater cream fabric sofa with three push decorative cushions two in a pale pink and blue stripes and the centre one in cream with a soft silver floral pattern. The matching armchair sits opposite the sofa separated by a footstool being used as a coffee table with a wooden tea tray with tea making facilities ready for use. The mirrored side tables sit either side of the sofa decorated with large glass and cream lamps on top and picture frames on the bottom shelf. A hexagonal mirror complementing the side tables sits above the sofa. The room also has a patio door access straight into the garden area.
A serene double bedroom, the blue double bed sits centrally on the back wall popping against the white décor. The matching blue curtains also add a calming colour to the room. The white bedside tables either side of the bed are adorned with tall thin lamps a full length white wooden framed mirror tucks neatly into the corner of the room.
A beautifully airy white kitchen, featuring white cabinetry with under lighting adding more brightness against the white painted walls. The mounted wall oven, backsplash and extractor fan and circular sink are all in chrome which reflects the light perfectly. The room is warmed by a wooden kitchen counter surrounding the room, broken up by the electric hob and baking accessories used as decorations.
The spacious dining room hosts booth and dining chair seating options for the residents. The dark wooden stained dining tables and matching chairs the chairs are upholstered with teal and cream seat cushions. The booth seating is decorated in teal and silver fabrics. The dining room links through into the seating area.
The bright and inviting wooden white reception area with a natural wood panel breaking up the front. The reception area is decorated with numerous vases and flowers, with two blue seating options in front of the curved desk.
A large and brightly blue dressed communal seating area. The array of different shades of blue armchairs placed in small clusters circling an oval mahogany coffee table.
The shower room is decorated in oversized wall tiles the majority are a soft brown with white veining, the panel behind the shower is decorated in a bronzed, white vein tile. The room is minimal with a wall mounted white toilet and sink basin.
A modern red bricked new build retirement property. The building is built as a three storey corner plot with a small patio area along the left hand side of the property hosts an array of seating options from a wooden bench or metal chairs and circular tables. The patio leads into a circular tarmacked area with wooden planters and shrubbery, the rest of the garden is covered in grass.
The generous living room is decorated neutrally with a three-seater cream fabric sofa with three push decorative cushions two in a pale pink and blue stripes and the centre one in cream with a soft silver floral pattern. The matching armchair sits opposite the sofa separated by a footstool being used as a coffee table with a wooden tea tray with tea making facilities ready for use. The mirrored side tables sit either side of the sofa decorated with large glass and cream lamps on top and picture frames on the bottom shelf. A hexagonal mirror complementing the side tables sits above the sofa. The room also has a patio door access straight into the garden area.
A serene double bedroom, the blue double bed sits centrally on the back wall popping against the white décor. The matching blue curtains also add a calming colour to the room. The white bedside tables either side of the bed are adorned with tall thin lamps a full length white wooden framed mirror tucks neatly into the corner of the room.
A beautifully airy white kitchen, featuring white cabinetry with under lighting adding more brightness against the white painted walls. The mounted wall oven, backsplash and extractor fan and circular sink are all in chrome which reflects the light perfectly. The room is warmed by a wooden kitchen counter surrounding the room, broken up by the electric hob and baking accessories used as decorations.
The spacious dining room hosts booth and dining chair seating options for the residents. The dark wooden stained dining tables and matching chairs the chairs are upholstered with teal and cream seat cushions. The booth seating is decorated in teal and silver fabrics. The dining room links through into the seating area.
The bright and inviting wooden white reception area with a natural wood panel breaking up the front. The reception area is decorated with numerous vases and flowers, with two blue seating options in front of the curved desk.
A large and brightly blue dressed communal seating area. The array of different shades of blue armchairs placed in small clusters circling an oval mahogany coffee table.
The shower room is decorated in oversized wall tiles the majority are a soft brown with white veining, the panel behind the shower is decorated in a bronzed, white vein tile. The room is minimal with a wall mounted white toilet and sink basin.
A modern red bricked new build retirement property. The building is built as a three storey corner plot with a small patio area along the left hand side of the property hosts an array of seating options from a wooden bench or metal chairs and circular tables. The patio leads into a circular tarmacked area with wooden planters and shrubbery, the rest of the garden is covered in grass.

Care and support

Location

  • There is easy access to local towns, including Bideford, Westward Ho! and Barnstaple. 
  • Bideford Community Hospital is less than five minutes away, and North Devon District Hospital is a 20 minute drive. 
  • The nearest GP surgery is in Bideford.
  • There is a railway station and a bus station in Barnstaple. 
  • The local bus service and low-cost local taxis make journeys easy.

More information

  • Communal facilities
    • Communal lounges with comfy seating and TVs
    • Games room with pool table, table tennis table and board games
    • Accessible landscaped gardens with seating and raised flowerbeds
    • Hairdressing

    *Subject to assessment and demonstration

    • Library and reading room
    • Accessible bathroom so you can enjoy a bath in safety and comfort*
    • Buggy store with charge points for mobility scooters
    • Two guest suites for visiting family and friends
  • Taste restaurant

    Our Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 8.30am – 2.45pm 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.

    Photo showing the Taste restaurant area at Rose Manor

    More information about our Taste Restaurants including sample menus can be found on our Onsite Services page. Our food hygiene rating can also be seen on the Food Standards Agency website.

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

  • How much does it cost?

    Prices vary depending on the apartment type and location within the building, so please view our price list for full details. We have options for private or local authority-paid rent agreements, and leasehold agreements.

    As well as your rent or leasehold costs, you will need to pay:

    • A peace of mind charge for your 24-hour pull cord alert system
    • A service charge, which covers your heating and water usage, maintenance costs and utilities charges for the communal areas and gardens, and buildings insurance for leasehold properties
    • Fees for any care and support or domestic services you require, which may be paid for by Devon County Council, if you have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team

    You will also be responsible for paying for council tax (band B or C), electricity usage, TV licence (if applicable) and any additional television package, telephone and line rental, internet and contents insurance.

    Meals, snacks and drinks in our Taste restaurant, and overnight stays in our guest suite for visitors are all charged separately.

  • Publications

    For more information about life at Moreton Court, download our handy brochure and leaflets below. If you would like us to post hard copies of any of these documents to you, please contact us using the enquiry form below.

  • FAQs

    Moving home may feel daunting or worrying, especially if you’ve lived in your current home for a long time, but we’re here to offer reassurance and answer any questions you may have.  

    See our FAQs for the answers to some of the most common queries. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please get in touch. 

  • Reviews

    Don’t just take our word for it – have a look at what residents, their families and friends say about Moreton Court. Read our residents’ stories or visit our Facebook page. 

    We really appreciate feedback from residents, their family and friends, and invite you to leave us a review on Carehome.co.uk. 

Applying

Am I eligible?
 

To be eligible to live at Moreton Court, you must:

  • Be aged 55 or over, or have long-term care needs
  • Reside in, or have a family connection to, the local area

You will also need to show your passport or other form of identification, to prove you are eligible to rent in the UK.

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.

Moreton Court 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 Devon 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 our care and support services, and we may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Devon 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 Moreton Court, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can call 01237 870 280 during office hours. To speak to the onsite care team, call 01237 878 890.

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