I WAS very pleased to see that Windmill House is to close (Oxford Mail, April 20).

But having it rebuilt is a total waste of money when, less than a mile way, there stands a beautiful, purpose-built home – Marywood House.

This home was refitted with a new kitchen and laundry just before closure.

Why has it been allowed to stand idle for almost 10 years? It would certainly make more sense to use it rather than let it rot away.

MARY STIFF Corunna Crescent Oxford