Eastgate Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1RD
Listed 14 Oct 2026 · price reduced 14 Oct 2026 · Taunton
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Key features
- Two bedroomed retirement apartment
- Over ‘55s, no onward chain
- Light and airy interior
- Windows overlooking central gardens
- In secluded part of the development
- On-site manager, laundry and overnight guest facilities
- Very close to the town centre
- Viewing strongly advised
About this home
A very light and airy two bedroomed retirement property in a popular town centre development. Situated in a secluded corner of this popular town centre retirement development this first floor two bedroom property offer a light and airy interior due to enhanced by the installation of two internal windows allowing natural light to flow through the apartment. This property offers two bedrooms, a sitting / dining room, an extended kitchen which is larger than average, a shower room, and good storage. It is well positioned within the development; the front of the property, with a westerly aspect, opens out to a secluded small garden with lawns, flower beds and mature hedgerows, whilst the sitting room and kitchen windows overlook the main central gardens. Eastgate Gardens is deemed one of the most popular retirement complexes in the town and is arguably the most central. There is an on-site house manager, laundry facility and overnight guest suite and some parking for residents. The property offers easy access to the town centre, the Taunton Minster and the Somerset County Cricket Ground. An internal viewing is highly recommended at the earliest opportunity. AGENTS NOTE: The flat has 88 years remaining on a 125 year lease. There is a service charge of approx. £2,700 per year with a peppercorn ground rent. The development is very well managed by Southernhay Estates Ltd. The development does not have mains gas. The property is all electric with hob and oven in the kitchen, electric night storage heaters using off-peak electricity in the sitting room and hall with supplementary panels in the bedrooms. The current owners have installed a small, economical water heater in the airing cupboard - full details are available on request.
EPC Rating: D Agency Registration Number: 11962171
Entrance Porch With stairs leading to upper landing
Sitting/Dining Room 4.47m x 4.7m
Kitchen 2.21m x 3.58m max, including extra worktop recess.
Bedroom 1 3.02m x 3.53m With built-in wardrobes
Bedroom 2 2.26m x 3.53m
Shower Room With corner shower cubicle and non-slip floor
Communal Garden For a town centre location this development offers a lot of garden space both to the front and the rear. There is a main central lawn with tables and benches, as well as a fishpond and fountain. The gardens are beautifully kept.
Additionally, there is an on-site manager, laundry facility, communal lounge and an overnight guest suite, all of which are covered by the annual service charge.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 624 sq ft / 58 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Service charge
- £2,700 per year
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Communal garden
- Heating
- Electric
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Taunton Station0.6 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TA1 over the last 12 months: terraced £232k · detached £417k · semi-detached £280k · flat £165k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RD | Flat Leasehold | 18 May 2026 | £143,000 |
| 45 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RD | Flat Leasehold | 9 Apr 2026 | £155,000 |
| 34 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RD | Flat Leasehold | 23 Oct 2025 | £120,000 |
| 15 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RD | Flat Leasehold | 29 Sept 2025 | £132,000 |
| 81 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RE | Flat Leasehold | 12 Sept 2025 | £109,000 |
| 21 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RD | Flat Leasehold | 2 Sept 2025 | £145,000 |
| 96 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RE | Flat Leasehold | 18 Jul 2025 | £100,000 |
| 82 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RE | Flat Leasehold | 14 Jul 2025 | £119,000 |
| 5 Eastgate Gardens Taunton TA1 1RD | Flat Leasehold | 20 Jun 2025 | £135,000 |
| 3 Victoria Mews Taunton TA1 1RD | Terraced Freehold | 11 Jun 2025 | £117,000 |
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Gibbins Richards, Taunton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 14 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/10/2026.
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