• Prime Location - Rarely Available

• Southerly Facing

• Full Width Balcony

• Lovely Leafy Views

• Spacious Rooms

• 24 Hour Careline For Peace Of Mind

• Estate Management Team On Site 24/7

• On Site Restaurant

• Care Packages Available

• Guest Suite For Visiting Friends & Family

Rarely available design and location, this first floor, one bedroom, retirement apartment is a fine example which sits above the main entrance and enjoys a southerly aspect from its extensive balcony (accessible from both the living room and the bedroom) providing lovely views of landscaped gardens and woodland beyond

Summary

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

Of generous proportions with plenty of space for typical hall furniture. 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 that spans the width of the whole apartment with lots of space for garden style furniture, pots and relaxing. 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 of mature trees and fields through a 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 with Balcony Access

A well-proportioned double bedroom. An attractive pine (inner-framed) triple-glazed French door and matching side-panel opens onto the balcony. 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.

Service Charge

• Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of all apartment windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system and Estate Management team
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

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

Service charge: £8,823.88 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2024)

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.

Lease Information

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