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Bungalow ideal for the Evans family

by Ethos public relations

When Beryl and Brian Evans moved into their new bungalow in Hattersley recently, their two year old granddaughter Jessica offered to buy them some stairs! But stairs were the main reasons for moving out of their old house into this new property – and so they declined Jessica’s kind offer!

The Evans family are one of four households that have just moved into brand new bungalows which have been developed by Peak Valley Housing Association in a £400,000 pound scheme on Polperro Walk. The scheme has been supported by a grant of £160,000 from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) which has been matched funded by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.

Phil Corris Managing Director for Peak Valley said: “This is our third development for the over 55’s in Hattersley comprising a total of 56 bungalows. Our research suggests there is a great demand for this type of housing in the area and we are looking at how we can provide more in the future.”

Peak Valley Housing Association own and manage 1550 homes in Hattersley and is investing millions into the refurbishment of the existing properties as well as building new ones.

Beryl and Brian moved into their new home in January and have only moved a short distance from their previous property in Underwood Walk. “We have lived at Underwood Walk for 30 years,” said Beryl, “but the stairs were proving too much for us. In fact we’ve both fallen down them on more than one occasion!

“It’s lovely to be in a house where there are no stairs and we love our spacious new home which includes a new kitchen and bathroom.”

The Evans have been waiting for a suitable property since 2006 and there are many more people like them who want a home that meets the specific needs of the over 55’s.

Phil Corris said: “The waiting list for housing for this age group means we are continually looking at how to meet demand. We are now on site at Honiton Road in Hattersley to build new retail units as well as apartments especially designed for the over 55 market.  In addition, there are a further eight bungalows in the planning pipeline at Padstow Close.”

Deborah McLaughlin, executive director North West at the HCA said: “We gave key support to Peak Valley and our other partners in the area to help bring Polperro Walk to completion so I am very pleased to see people happily living in their new homes.  There is a clear demand for housing of this type in Hattersley, so it’s great that this much-needed development is now available to local people.”

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Posted at 15^th February 2011