1 bedroom apartment for sale

First floor one bed retirement apartment with walk out South facing balcony overlooking the landscaped communal gardens. Lift access to all floors, making the fantastic communal facilities, such as the restaurant, homeowners lounge and gardens, easily accessible.
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*

Introduction - Constructed in mid-2014 by renowned, award-winning developers McCarthy Stone, Ellisfields Court consistently continues to be one our most sought-after developments and it is not difficult to understand why; a quiet location yet within short easy access to the town centre. Beautiful landscaped gardens with pond that back directly onto Taunton Dean cricket ground with Vivary Park nearby.

This is a ‘Retirement Living PLUS’ development providing a lifestyle living opportunity for the over 70’s and designed specifically for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our staff and Estate Manager who oversee the smooth running of the development. The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a home owners' lounge, restaurant with a fantastic, varied daily table-service lunch, laundry room, scooter store and landscaped gardens.

Ellisfields Court is a vibrant development with plenty of regular activities and ample opportunity to 'get involved', socialise and make new friends. Equally however, there is, of course, no obligation to participate and home owners "dip in and out" as they wish.

Homeowners benefit from one hour of domestic assistance each week and there are extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets. 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. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.

Entrance Hallway - 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, deep walk-in store cupboard with light and shelving housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and the concealed ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange unit providing an economic heat recovery system.

Living Room With Balcony Access - A spacious room with much natural light thanks to its sunny, southerly facing aspect which overlooks the gardens and woodland beyond - perfect for watching the landscape change with each season. An attractive pine (inner-framed) triple-glazed French door and matching side-panel opens onto a balcony. Attractive feature fireplace with inset electric fire. TV and aerial points. Plug sockets are elevated for ease of use. Feature glazed panelled double doors lead to the kitchen.

Kitchen - A lovely outlook from the triple-glazed window above the sink which is electronically operated for ease of use. Excellent range of maple effect fitted wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed halogen hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting, tiled splash backs and tiled floor.

Double Bedroom - A well-proportioned double bedroom. An attractive pine (inner-framed) triple-glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, hanging rails and shelving. TV and aerial points. Plug sockets are elevated for ease of use.

Wet Room - Modern white suite comprising; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with fitted furniture surround including storage both below and to the side, fitted mirror, shaver point and down lights over, walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower. Fully tiled walls and wet room vinyl flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

Car Park (Permit Scheme) - Parking is by allocated space at a fee of £250 per annum. Please check with the Estates Manager on site for current availability.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior 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 Estate Manager.

Service charge: £9,332.50 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2025)

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease Information - Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: 1st January 2029
Lease Length: 125 years from 1st January 2014

Additional Information & Services - • GFast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

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 that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• 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.