About Us
About Homes
The Almshouses provide more than just housing—they create a safe and supportive environment for residents. With a focus on fostering a sense of community, residents can socialise through coffee mornings, monthly activities like lunches, quizzes, and outings, or by making use of the communal hall, complete with a pool table and darts board.
Each self-contained property features one or two bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. Unfurnished, they offer comfortable and independent living with modern amenities.
The estate features 30 properties, single-story cottages and flats laid out around a central lawn and gardens. Each unit includes modern amenities such as living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and an emergency alarm system connected to onsite support and Herts Careline. Residents can maintain their gardens, while the estate management team handles other upkeep.
Residents pay a Weekly Maintenance Contribution and for utilities. Assistance with securing Housing Benefits and Council Tax relief can be provided. Trustees cover certain costs, including water rates, TV licenses for those under 75, and household insurance.
Location
Barnet, located in North London, is a well-connected borough offering convenient transport links that make it easily accessible from across the capital. Served by both the Northern Line of the London Underground and several National Rail stations, Barnet provides direct connections to central London and beyond. The area also benefits from a comprehensive network of bus routes, linking its town centres and residential areas with neighbouring boroughs. With its mix of urban convenience and suburban charm, Barnet is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful community with strong connections to the heart of the city.
Resident Benefits
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Access to communal facilities such as a garden room, laundry drying room, and guest flat.
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Our Trustees
Jenny Harrold
Richard Peart
Sarah Housden
Val Corrigan
Kate Mallon
Claire Corbett
Simon de Galleani
Andrew Edrupt
The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes
- The Hall, 6A The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes, Leecroft Road, Barnet, Herts, EN5 2TJ
- clerk@thomaswatsonch.co.uk
- 0208 449 3032
- 07900 657973
