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Co-house and other shared spaces

The Co-house will be the focal point of the community. What will be included will be decided by the wider group but our wish list includes:

  • Mail pigeon holes
  • Guest bedrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Washing up area
  • Eating space
  • Living space
  • Notice board
  • Studio / meeting room
  • TV room / projection facilities
  • Play room
  • Food co-op / store
  • Community office
  • Conservatory
Outdoors:
  • Gardens
  • Picnic areas
  • Hot tub / sauna
  • BBQ area
  • Washing lines
  • Chickens
  • Allotments
  • Boat / canoes
  • Play area
Site:
  • Any cars will be kept to the edge of the site
  • The site layout will be designed to facilitate socialisation whilst allowing some privacy
  • Most dwellings will have some private outdoor space but communal gardens will predominate

Lancaster Cohousing Company Ltd., UK
Email: info@lancastercohousing.org.uk


We will make every effort to keep this website up to date. Policies and procedures are subject to change all the time and the definitive position is to be found in the Company and Management Committee minutes. Please join if you would like access to these.