Manson House

111 Northgate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1HP

Tel: 01284 753106
Email: manson.house@rabi.org.uk

Manson House is conveniently located near the centre of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds. The home is located in a quiet residential area of the town with the shops and other amenities a short walk away.

The home comprises 22 single rooms. There are also 19 sheltered flats. 24-hour residential care is also provided.

Facilities include a library, hobbies room, keep-fit classes and regular outings and entertainment.  You can download a brochure about Manson House HERE

Comprehensive Improvement Plans

Exciting developments at RABI's Suffolk residential home are now underway. The trustees have undertaken a full review of the home and, after careful consideration, decided to redevelop the site to create more residential accommodation and modernise the home, whilst retaining the character of the building.

At present Manson House has 22 single bedrooms, only a few of which have en-suite facilities, and there are also 19 rentable apartments. The house, a substantial listed Grade II* Georgian residence spanning three floors, has an air of homeliness rather than that of a purpose-built institution, but as a home for the elderly, with narrow staircases and only one lift, it has its challenges.

Following a detailed survey of the main building in 2009, it was confirmed that, while structurally it was basically in good order, repairs costing over £100,000 were required. After extensive informal discussions with the planning department and English Heritage a suitable redevelopment to best meet all the necessary criteria was agreed.

A planning application, to increase the number of residential rooms in Manson House to 31 (all en-suite) and to replace some of the other buildings on site to provide 22 rentable apartments and a guest house, was submitted in March 2011. Planning consent was granted on the 8th July and our architects have completed the building regulations requirements.

The project, which is estimated will cost in the region of £2.8 million (plus VAT), is expected to take two years to complete. The work will be carried out in phases designed to cause as little disturbance as possible to the residents and tenants who will be living on site throughout.

For regular updates on the work at Manson House and photos click HERE.

 

Manson House 200 Club

The draw result for April 2012 are:

1st prize - £50 - Tim Udall

2nd prize - £30 - Bob Archibald

3rd prize - £20 - Evan Nunn

 

100th Birthday Celebrations at Manson House

Staff and residents of Manson house gathered together with close family and friends to wish Esme Stimpson a happy 100th birthday at a special celebration lunch on 3rd. May.

Esme's three daughters Sue, Gilly and Catharine supported their mother during the day and helped her open the mountain of cards including the special one from the Queen.

Esme thanked Carole and her wonderful staff for the luncheon.

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Manson House

Staff and residents of Manson House received a Royal visitor recently when HRH The Duke of Gloucester came along to a lunch and to cut the first turf prior to the major redevelopment programme of the home.