William Roberts Court

William Roberts Court is set on a quiet street in Forest Hall, just six miles from Newcastle, close to a country park and a number of golf clubs.

The Rising Sun Country Park nearby has numerous routes for walking, as well as a visitors centre and café. The coast is just 8 miles from the Court, with Whitley Bay being the nearest seaside town.

Other amenities close by include the Lakeside Centre in Killingworth, which has a swimming pool and a gym, and runs a range of exercise classes. Newcastle and Whitley Bay both host various events throughout the year, such as the annual chilli pepper festival at nearby Delaval Hall.

Forest Hall itself offers a number of pubs, social clubs, supermarkets, a post office, doctor's surgery, two pharmacies and a bank. Killingworth is a short drive away and offers a range of shops, a large Morrisons supermarket, a dentists and three more doctors surgeries.

There are good transport links to all nearby towns. Bus stops are a few minutes walk from the court, allowing residents to get to Newcastle or Whitley Bay within 30 minutes. The court is also well served by local taxi companies.

William Roberts Court itself is surrounded by gardens, which are well maintained by contracted gardeners. Residents can also get involved in looking after the gardens, and can plant flowers in the borders and in several pots around the grounds and front path. The gardens do attract some wildlife to the court, including squirrels, hedgehogs and even frogs, even though there is no pond. The grounds also include a Car park.

Inside, the court has a residents’ lounge and a communal laundry. A hairdresser visits each Tuesday.