Recently refurbished, Poplar House is near Whitchurch Village. The scheme has 16 self-contained flats, including:
- 12 one-bedroom flats, and
- 4 two-bedroom flats.
Poplar House has a number of shops and other amenities. Residents can take advantage of what is on offer locally, including a carvery restaurant across the road, while also being able to join in with on-site events and activities if they wish. The communal lounge has a homely feel and residents are able to enjoy the scheme’s gardens, which has raised beds where residents can grow vegetables. It is a lovely scheme with a very homely environment.
To make access easier for all tenants, Poplar House has:
- level and ramped access
- lift to upper floors
- wheelchair accessible communal areas
- accessible garden, and
- grab rails
Each flat at Poplar House has its own kitchen and bathroom. Other facilities include:
- communal lounge
- communal kitchen
- communal laundry
- Scooter storage
- garden, and
- staff office
Poplar House has been recently refurbished and is working towards getting accreditation from the Royal National Institute for Blind People for housing sight standard, by the continuous development of staff knowledge and skills, and by creating home environments that enhance quality of living.
There are lots of amenities within approximately half a mile of Poplar House, such as:
- local shopping area
- bus stop (at the bottom of the road)
- places of worship
- train station
- library
- bank and building society, and
- post office
Social activities
Residents can take part in social activities if they want. The activities include:
Majority of these activities are delivered free of charge.