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Astley Estates is made up of an 11 story tower and eight low rise buildings ranging from to two to four stories in height. The estate has 246 homes comprising of single level flats and maisonettes.
The tower block ‘Astley House’ has 11 floors containing 92 flats. All upper floor dwellings are maisonettes over two floors (starting at 1st floor level) there are two single level flats at ground floor level. Flats on the ground floor have open access into the estate grounds (no common parts) maisonettes on upper floors have an open balcony approach. There is one main concrete stairwell and two lift serving all upper floors. The ground floor houses secure garages, storage areas (to the rear), a cleaners store/staff room.
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