There are three comfortable lounges - two on the ground floor, with one opening onto the gardens, and one on the upper floor. The main ground floor lounge has a licensed bar which is opened for functions or at the request of residents. There are two south-facing gardens and a conservatory for taking some of the sunshine. One of the gardens has a pergola, covered with climbing plants, providing restful shade. As with the main building, the gardens are flat, allowing easy movement for people and wheelchair users.
Guide rails on the garden paths enable people to move around safely and independently.
Ivy and Joe talk about living here Ivy and Joe are married and live in their own flat within Kathleen Chambers House. Their flat contains all their own furniture and possessions. Ivy's son, who lives in Canada, has also been able to visit them both, staying in one of Kathleen Chambers' guest flats. We're living a proper married life and we've got our own home. But, on the other hand, it is handy to have the staff if anything goes wrong - you feel safe.