Summary -
13 Waters Edge,Youngman Place,TAUNTON,TA1 1AS
TA1 1AS
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Modern 2-bed apartment with long lease, balcony views and strong rental potential.
Long lease (988 years) offering security for buyers and lenders
Open-plan living with balcony and river/cricket club views
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms—flexible layout for sharers or families
Communal parking and lift access; no private garden (balcony only)
High annual service charge (£2,620) and ground rent (£300)
Located in a cosmopolitan student/ private-renting neighbourhood
Very high local crime rate—may affect rental demand and insurance
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; short walk to town
This modern fourth-floor apartment in Waters Edge offers a practical, low‑maintenance home or buy‑to‑let in central Taunton. The open-plan kitchen/living/dining area opens onto a small balcony with views over Somerset County Cricket Club and the River Tone, giving a light, airy main living space. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms provide flexibility for sharers, couples or small families.
The property sits in a well-maintained, purpose-built block with communal parking and lift access. The lease is extremely long (988 years) which removes a common leasehold concern, and flooding risk is very low. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and the location is a short walk from the town centre, transport links and local amenities — attractive for tenants and owner-occupiers alike.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the area records very high crime levels, which may affect rental yields and tenant demand for some types of tenancy. The annual service charge (£2,620) and ground rent (£300) are notable ongoing costs that will impact net returns. There is no private garden — only a small balcony — so outdoor space is limited.
Overall, this is a modern, reasonably sized two-bedroom apartment with long lease security and good connectivity. It will suit investors targeting private-renting newcomers or buyers seeking a low‑maintenance city base, provided the service charges and local crime profile are considered in affordability and rental expectations.
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