2 bed flat for sale

Lock House, Keeper Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1

A beautifully presented, two bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the second floor and with two South facing balconies overlooking Taunton and the canal. No onward chain.
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*

Lock House

Presented in excellent order, this two bedroom, second floor apartment enjoys a pleasant Southerly aspect from it's two balconies, along with views over Taunton and the canal. The apartment offers bright accommodation including a living room and master bedroom both with French doors opening onto balconies, quality kitchen with a host of integrated appliances, two shower rooms (one en-suite to the master bedroom), further double bedroom and a large utility cupboard with washer/dryer.

Lock House is a ‘Retirement Living’ development providing an independent living opportunity for those over 60 years of age with the day-to-day support provided by our excellent House Manager who overseas the smooth running of the development. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a fantastic homeowners lounge, a communal rooftop terrace and fantastic gym for homeowners to enjoy. There are also landscaped gardens a decked terrace. There is also a super guest suite for visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.

There is a variety of regular social activities to choose from including; coffee mornings, film nights and themed events.

The Local Area

Lock House occupies an excellent location with plenty of amenities close by including the Orchard Shopping Centre and Morrisons, . This is very much an 'up and coming' area of Town with a vibrant local community and an eclectic choice of local shops, cafes bars and restaurants.. Taunton Station is only 0.2 miles away with regular train service to Bristol, Penzance, London, Cardiff and more - perfect for a day out. For a leisurely stroll, the scenic Victoria Park is 0.6 miles away in the heart of this thriving County Capital Town.

With so much to see and do, Taunton is a perfect location for you to enjoy your retirement. A county town with a rich and interesting history, it offers the best of modern amenities whilst being a short bus or car journey away from the beautiful Quantock Hills. This welcoming and friendly town hosts a wide range of events all year round including the popular Taunton Flower Show, The Rural Living Show and is the birthplace of Taste of the West. It is also home to the ever popular Somerset County Cricket Club.

Entrance Hall

Having a solid Oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole. Security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord. Useful utility cupboard with light, shelving, Gledhill boiler supplying hot water, ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange unit and automatic washer/dryer. Separate shallow cupboard with meters. Feature glazed panelled door to Living Room.

Living Room

With a double-glazed French door and side panel opening onto one of the South facing balconies, A further full height window makes this a very light and airy room. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Double-glazed window. Superb range of soft white gloss-fronted fitted units with under unit lighting, contrasting worktops and matching upstands incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Comprehensive integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with a contemporary glass splashpanel and stainless steel chimney hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.

Master Bedroom

Double-glazed French door and side panel opening onto one of the South facing balconies. Large walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, hanging rails and shelving.

En-Suite Shower Room

White suite comprising; level access, walk-in shower with both 'Raindrop' and conventional shower heads, a back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with cupboard unit below and work surface and mirror with integral light above, ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot lights, extensively tiled walls and tiled floor.

Bedroom Two

A further double bedroom with double glazed window.

Shower Room

White suite comprising; shower cubicle with both 'Raindrop' and conventional shower heads, a back-to-the wall WC, wash-basin with mirror above. Ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot lights, extensively tiled walls and tiled floor.

Parking

No.29 has it's own privately owned parking space.

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Service Charge

What your service charge pays for:
• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £4,061.47 per annum up to financial year end 30/06/2026.

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease

Ground Rent: £495 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: January 2032
Lease 999 Years from January 2017

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.