Summary - Flat 26 Ellisfields Court, Mount Street, TAUNTON TA1 3SS
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with balcony, on-site care and extensive communal facilities..
Walk-out balcony overlooking tree-lined stream
Triple glazing and electric underfloor heating throughout
On-site restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and guest suite
24/7 emergency call, CQC-registered staff and estate manager
Fast Gfast broadband and excellent mobile signal
High annual service charge (£9,332.50) and above-average council tax
Parking by permit (£250/year) and subject to availability
Local crime recorded as high — consider security implications
This bright first-floor apartment at Ellisfields Court is designed for independent retirement living with useful communal amenities and a peaceful outlook. The living/dining room opens onto a decked balcony overlooking a tree-lined bank and a narrow stream, offering a pleasant spot to sit outside. Built 2014, the home benefits from modern finishes including triple glazing, electric underfloor heating and integrated kitchen appliances. Fast Gfast broadband and excellent mobile signal support staying connected.
The development is aimed at over-70s and delivers practical on-site services: a restaurant with daily table-service lunches, homeowners’ lounge, roof terrace, landscaped gardens, guest suite, scooter store and regular social activities. There is 24/7 emergency call and CQC-registered care staff on site, plus a visual intercom and estate manager overseeing the building — useful peace-of-mind features for downsizers.
Important running costs and limitations are clear: the annual service charge is high at £9,332.50 and ground rent is £435 pa; parking is by permit (£250 pa) and subject to availability. Council tax is above average and local crime rates are recorded as high — factors to weigh when budgeting and assessing local security. The apartment is leasehold with long lease term remaining (around 109–113 years).
This property suits a buyer seeking low-maintenance, sociable retirement living close to Taunton town centre and Vivary Park, who values on-site support and communal facilities. It also offers scope for quiet enjoyment on the balcony and easy access to local cultural and leisure activities, while accepting higher communal costs and permit-based parking.
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