Ready-to-move-in one-bedroom retirement apartment with riverside views and communal facilities.
One-bedroom first-floor apartment with furniture included
Riverside town-centre location, short walk to shops and amenities
Ground-source heat pump; efficient heating and modern fittings
Communal Owners' Lounge, guest suite, landscaped gardens
Vacant possession; free off-street residents' parking
Leasehold: 999 years; service charge £2,539.95 pa; ground rent £575
Medium flood risk and higher local crime — check insurance/safety
New-build retirement development; little scope for major alteration
This one-bedroom first-floor apartment at Riverain Lodge offers low-maintenance, modern retirement living in the heart of Taunton. Located on the riverside within easy walking distance of the town centre, the new-build home comes with quality fitments, integrated kitchen appliances and furniture included — ready to move into.
Designed for independent retirees, the development includes communal facilities that encourage social life: an Owners' Lounge with coffee bar, landscaped gardens overlooking the River Tone, guest suite, and on-site Lodge Manager. Practical features include uPVC double glazing, a ground-source heat pump for efficient heating, video entry, 24-hour call system and intruder alarm for added peace of mind.
Important costs and considerations are clear: this is leasehold with a 999-year lease, an average annual service charge of £2,539.95 and a £575 ground rent. The property is offered with vacant possession and a free off-street car park, but the area records higher-than-average local crime and a medium flood risk — both worth checking with your insurer and surveyor.
Suitable for downsizers seeking convenience, riverside views and community living, the apartment will particularly suit buyers who value an active communal programme and low-maintenance accommodation. Renovation potential is minimal — this is a purpose-built retirement scheme with contemporary finishes rather than a refurbishment project.