A £400,000 makeover of a town centre property for people aged over 55 has been unveiled.
Independent living specialists Blackwood Homes and Care has opened its doors to the new-look Paterson Court in Haddington.
The refurbishment was undertaken with residents’ preferences taken on board, including enhancements to en-suite bathrooms, the living and dining areas, a communal garden and a new laundry facility.
Paterson Court is one of 14 properties which transferred to Blackwood after Abbeyfield Scotland residents voted to join the housing and care specialists last September.
The development is designed for those over 55.
Doug Moyes, director of customer service at Blackwood, with one of the Paterson Court residents
Resident Audrey Cameron has lived at Paterson Court for two-and-a-half years.
She said: “The refurbishment looks very nice; it is handy to have a private shower in my room, and the halls and communal areas are looking good.
“I really enjoy living here and the changes will make a real difference.”
Jane Ritchie, area supervisor at Blackwood, was delighted to welcome members of the public along to the official reopening.
She said: “The development sits in the heart of the local area, so we felt it was appropriate to open our doors and share this transformation with them in order to allow people who are possibly thinking about moving here a relaxed look around.
“The response from our current residents has been fantastic – they are delighted with their modernised home.”
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