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THE ROTHLEY POST
JUL 2012
Work to locally listed property to improve the energy efficiency of dwellings for residents
John Henry Burley, a banker, who died in 1914. John Henry Burley was the son of a Leicester Veterinary Surgeon and lived for a time at 'The Grange' in Birstall. Contacting the Trust
BURLEY HOUSES, a tranquil property that accommodates 14 people in a historic building in Birstall has recently undergone a series of improvements. Local contractors were employed to install new double glazed windows and repair the roof, chimneys and brickwork. The properties have cavity wall insulation, new heating systems and a communal aerial and satellite system has been installed. Trustee James Williams said: “The trustees are committed to providing well maintained and energy efficient homes for the residents and to retaining the integrity and character of the locally listed buildings.
given to widows or daughters of professional men including artists and literary men, as required by the Deed of Trust, other applicants can be considered. The Deed of Trust requires residents to have lived in the County of Leicestershire for a period of ten years, or has or had a husband or parent who meets the residential criteria. While all qualifying applicants are considered for housing the accommodation would be particularly suitable for retired ladies or those nearing retirement age.
amenities. There is onsite parking for residents and easy access to a regular bus service along the A6 running south to Leicester and north to Loughborough by way of Rothley, Mountsorrel and Quorn or by way of Sileby and Barrow. The self contained properties are unfurnished and although there are no private gardens all the residents have access to the well established and maintained grounds and wooded areas. Residents lead an independent life but are encouraged to make friends and share a wider social life through use of the meeting room and attendance at organised social events. All of the properties are supplied with a monitoring device linked up to the Charnwood Lifeline providing a 24-hour call-out service. A Charnwood Lifeline warden makes contact and visits each resident on a regular basis.
“The Trust endeavours to appoint local experienced contractors with a proven record of working on occupied residential properties. Contractors must be considerate and able to create and maintain a good working relationship with the residents. The Trustees would like to thank all of the contractors who have recently carried out work at Burley Houses and the residents for their cooperation and patience.” Midland Window Installations fitted the new windows and work to the roof, chimneys and brickwork was carried out by the Enderby Roofing Company
A resident is a beneficiary of the Charity and not a tenant and occupies the property under Licence In return for the accommodation, a resident is required to pay a Contribution to the Charity’s running costs. Residents may be able to get help with paying the Contribution through Housing Benefit and possibly Income Support. Residents are responsible for paying council tax, electricity, gas, water, telephone charges and the TV licence for their property.
A designated representative, the Trustee Contact, undertakes the day to day management of the properties and there is an emergency contact number if the Trustee Contact is unavailable.
Residents The trust provides single occupancy accommodation for single women, widows and divorcees, who are in housing need and although preference shall be
Location and Amenities There are twelve self contained houses under one roof and two lodges. Burley Houses, standing in large wooded and landscaped grounds, is located in Birstall, within walking distance of the village centre and all essential
JAMES J WILLIAMS CHARTERED SURVEYOR 16 Tempest Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3BE Telephone - 0116 2676398 jamesjwilliams@ntlworld.com
There is currently a vacancy at Burley Houses and if you would like further details or an application form please contact the Trust. The Trust would like to hear from local contractors or tradesmen who would like to be considered for future work at Burley Houses. James Williams is the Property and Construction Adviser to the Trust and the Trustee Contact and can be contacted using the following: • telephone on 01162676398 • email at jamesjwilliams@ntlworld.com • letter at 16, Tempest Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3BE.
History The houses, which are locally listed as buildings of architectural interest, were designed by the architect of the De Montfort Hall – Mr Stockdale Harrison – and were first occupied by residents in 1932. The Burley Almshouses Trust is a Registered Charity run in accordance with the original Deed of Trust, dated 25th April 1928, and any subsequent amendments approved by the Charity Commission. Voluntary Trustees administer the Charity in accordance with Deed of Trust. The Charity was established in 1928 according to the provisions of the will of
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