Cooper House was built in 1979 and is located in a desirable part of Hounslow. It is within easy reach of doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries and the local walk-in clinic, Hounslow West tube station and bus stops. It is also within close proximity of the local supermarket and a variety of shops, stores and eating-places and is only a short bus ride to Hounslow’s main shopping centre.
The building is on three levels, ground, first and second floors and comprises 35 one-bedroom, independent self-contained flats and one bed-sit.
Like other sheltered schemes, Cooper House has the security of a controlled access door entry system providing residents with a sense of safety. A lift provides easy access to the upper floors, especially for those with mobility problems, who are unable to use the stairs.
All flats are fitted with an emergency alarm system that connects to the Scheme Manager. When the Scheme Manager is off site or off duty the alarm system automatically connects to the Control Centre Linkline, ensuring immediate assistance. The same applies to the fire alarm system and smoke detectors facilitating immediate attention and help. The alarm system is also fitted to the lift, communal toilets, showers and laundry room.
Heating is provided by a district heating system, which supplies heating and hot water to all flats and communal facilities continuously.
The Flats
The flats comprise of a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. Recent improvements and renovation provided a walk-in shower for bathrooms in each flat. The renovations also provided newly fitted kitchens. The entrance hall to the flats provides access to all rooms and there is ample storage facility.
Every room is fitted with a pull cord alarm. Each flat also has a smoke detector.
An intercom in each flat facilitates communication with callers at the main entrance door to the building, enabling the resident to allow or disallow entry.
Communal Facilities
Cooper House benefits from the following communal facilities:
- A spacious communal lounge and kitchen, which is used for resident social gatherings.
- Well-maintained beautiful gardens, including seating areas
- An attractive, well-furnished, conservatory of substantial size overlooking the garden and street beyond
- An upstairs reading lounge with comfortable seating that overlooks the conservatory and garden
- Full laundry facilities are provided at no additional cost. These include washing machines and tumble dryers
- A communal walk-in shower room with wall-fitted shower chair located on the first and second floors
- Two communal toilets one of which is a disabled toilet
- A guest suite comprising bedroom, kitchen-diner, toilet and walk-in shower. This suite is also fitted with an alarm and smoke detector.
- A car park provides ample private parking
- Connection to a communal television aerial.
The scheme also benefits from a range of communal activities enjoyed by the tenants. These are organised by the Scheme Manager and include Bingo, Coffee Mornings, barbecues, cooked lunches or dinners, parties, outings to places of interest or restaurants. There are also seasonal celebrations organised for festivals. These activities are organised and scheduled in consultation with the residents.