About Us
Boone’s Homes provide state-of-the art, safe and comfortable charitable housing in 34 flats at Christopher Boones’ Court, to people who are aged at least 57, able to live independently and with limited financial assets.
The other 30 flats at Christopher Boone's Court are privately owned and One Housing Group are the landlord of the whole site.
The Boone's Homes flats are suitable for both single people and couples. If a couple wishes to apply for a flat, both people must be age 57 or over.
The flats are modern and spacious, with communal areas, a large garden complete with shared vegetable-growing space, and wheelchair accessibility throughout. The flats are designed to facilitate residents’ changing needs and to encourage community spirit.
History
Boone’s Homes is the new name for the Merchant Taylors' Company Almshouses. Merchant Taylors' is proud to have provided almshouses since the Middle Ages, first in the City of London, and now in Lewisham.
The Company built London's first Almshouses in the 15th century and over the course of the Company's long history several sites have been used for housing for those who require it most. Then in 2019, the Company unveiled the completed Christopher Boone's Court, a new development in partnership with One Housing Group housing association.
If you wish to learn more about the Merchant Taylors' Company, please visit the Company website.
Our Accommodation
Christopher Boone’s Court is designed to facilitate residents’ changing needs as they age. Each floor can be accessed via lifts and all flats are wheelchair accessible
Events and Activities
There are also lots of opportunities to get involved in the active community through a regular programme of residents’ social events
Apply Now
You can apply for a flat if you are aged 57 or above, have limited financial assets, and are able to live independently. The flats are suitable for single people or couples. If a couple applies for a flat, both people must be aged 57 or over