The sheltered housing scheme at Nethermains Court, Echt was built in 1989 and consists of 12 properties, 8 of which are linked cottages and 4 are flats with the 2 upper floors ones being served by a stair. All properties are accessed from a lit covered walkway around a courtyard area. Communal facilities are provided in the form of a resident's lounge and kitchen. There is also a laundry with washing machines and tumble dryers and a guest bedroom where tenants’ relatives or friends can stay.
All properties have electric 'Total Control' heating and there is a
Scheme Manager call system and fire alarm system throughout the scheme.
The Visiting Scheme Manager is on duty at the scheme during weekdays, and when the
Scheme Manager is not on duty, support for tenants is provided through the Community Alarm scheme, which can initiate appropriate action to assist.
Located 12 miles from Aberdeen city, Echt is a village with public transport links to the east and west. There is a Post Office, shop and hotel in Echt with medical practices available in Banchory and Westhill each of which are a few miles from the village.
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