Summary - FULLANDS COURT 20 KINGSWAY TAUNTON TA1 3YF
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Well-presented two-bedroom flat with garage and garden views for downsizers.
Over-55s development with communal landscaped gardens and decorative pond
First-floor, two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes
Garage plus resident parking; balcony off the kitchen
Long lease: 113 years remaining (original 150-year term)
Service charge £6,640 per year (above average)
Council Tax band F — described as expensive
Electric storage heating (may raise running costs)
Lease prohibits subletting or short-term lets; pets allowed
Quiet, well-kept and move-in ready, this first-floor apartment in a popular over-55s development suits downsizers seeking low-maintenance living close to Taunton town centre. The layout offers a generous living/dining room, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a fitted kitchen opening to a balcony, and a Jack & Jill bathroom. Large windows overlook managed communal gardens and a decorative pond, giving a pleasant, park-like outlook.
Practical extras include a garage and resident parking, a long lease (113 years remaining) and confirmed permission to keep pets. The development is close to local shops, bus links and amenities, and the apartment is sold with no onward chain for a quick move.
Buyers should note the property is leasehold with an above-average service charge of £6,640 per year and a Council Tax band F. Heating is by electric storage radiators, which may be more expensive than mains gas alternatives. The lease prohibits subletting or short-term holiday lets, limiting rental or Airbnb potential.
Overall this is a comfortable, well-presented retirement apartment that offers a peaceful garden aspect and convenient town access; best suited to buyers seeking a secure, social over-55s community and who can accommodate the service charge and running costs.
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