Ancaster Court Retirement Living, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6HG - for people aged 60+ or 55+ in receipt of DLA or PIP - RM

• We hold an in-house waiting list for Ancaster Court. • Register your interest today. • To apply you must be aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP / DLA

Platform Housing are delighted to offer studio and one-bedroom apartments situated in Horncastle. The apartments benefit from being conveniently located a few minutes walk from the town centre and close to attractions such as Horncastle Town Football Club, Hammerton Gardens and the Rivers Bain and Waring. 

Ancaster Court is just off The Wong and is a small scheme with 30 homes. All with their own kitchens and bathrooms. Surrounded by gardens other facilities include a communal lounge, laundry room and guest suite for visitors. There is Non-resident management and Careline alarm service. All the amenities within the town centre are a short distance away.

For a single person aged 60+, or aged 55 + if in receipt of personal independence payments or disability living allowance.

Photos are for illustration purposes.

The unfurnished apartments vary but briefly comprise of

* Lift
* Kitchen
* Open plan living/sleeping area or separate bedroom depending on which apartment.
* Bathroom  - some with walk in shower, shower cubicle or just a bath
* Main heating is from a community scheme (included in the total rent figures below)
* Energy performance certificate rating is C
* East Lindsey Council Tax band is A

* No deposit/fees required.

Pets considered with restrictions. 

You will be required to pay one month’s rent in advance prior to signing for the property between £720.83 and £781.11. Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include a £99.12pcm for personal heating, £34.72pcm for personal electric, & £17.57pcm personal water charge. Also, there is a £6.80pcm charge towards the cost of support. A lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for Housing Benefits payments. Please note our preferred ongoing method of payment is via Direct Debit and we accept Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy. 

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in, and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.   

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges.  

We wish to advise you that we cannot contact customers that are not successful for the property.  

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.  

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com