Large fully accessible, purpose-built house in a leafy street in Box Hill South
We have one vacancy in this large purpose-built house situated in a leafy street in Box Hill South. This home features five bedrooms, two living areas, large dining area, two bathrooms and an accessible outdoor alfresco space with raised vegetable garden.
Being centrally located between Box Hill, Surrey Hills and Mont Albert and near medical centres, shops, cafes and parks, it provides numerous opportunities for residents.
Room information
One vacant bedroom with built-in wardrobe, air-conditioning and heating.
House information
This five bedroom, fully wheelchair accessible house features:
• Overhead ceiling hoists in all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Two shared living areas, two shared bathrooms and an open plan kitchen/dining area.
• An alfresco dining space that is ideal for entertaining, overlooking the backyard garden.
Housemates
The house currently has four male residents.
The current residents are semi-retired and enjoy spending time together for social activities such as movies and cooking, whilst valuing their own time and space in a calm, quiet environment.
The current residents are friendly, enjoy structured routines and contribute towards the running of the house.
Location information
The house is centrally located within 1.5 kilometres to the Box Hill, Surrey Hills and Mont Albert train stations. The closest bus stop is 350 metres away.
The Surrey Hills parkland is less than a kilometre away and includes an aquatic centre and café.
The Box Hill Central shopping precinct and Medical Centre are a short drive away.
Accessibility
This house is fully wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms and bathrooms feature overhead hoists.
The house design category is High Physical Support.
Current support model
This property offers shared independent living with 24/7 support.
Our staff have a wide range of skills and experience and are trained to support people to live the life they want and make community connections.
The staff pride themselves in creating a home environment that is caring, friendly and warm, and are trained in a variety of specific health support needs including manual handling.
Factors to consider when applying
Life Without Barriers will conduct a screening and suitability assessment to ensure this level of supported independent living will meet your needs, and housemates are compatible.
You must be aged 18 years or over.
You are eligible for, and able to secure, an appropriate level of NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding and NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding.
You have the financial means to pay rent and utilities and are prepared to sign (or for a representative to sign) an accommodation agreement.
SDA design category: High Physical Support
The property is owned by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing with staff support being provided by Life Without Barriers.
Vacancy code: VICVDASE-Y-1
