Kinglake Drive, Taunton, TA1 3RR
Listed 23 Jun 2025 · Taunton
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Key features
- Independent Living
- 24 Hour Emergency Response on Site
- Guest Suite
- Restaurant, Bar, Hairdressers & Library
- Garden & Open Spaces
- Weekly Cleaner Service
- Village Shop
About this home
SUMMARY A SPACIOUS retirement apartment for the over 60's, within the splendour of the Blagdon Hill development with SUPERB ON-SITE FACILITIES. Located in the highly desirable Sherford area of Taunton, with ease of access to Taunton's POPULAR VIVARY PARK and country town centre itself
DESCRIPTION A spacious two-bedroom apartment, filled with natural light. The accommodation includes a welcoming reception hall, a generously sized lounge/diner, and an open-plan kitchen complete with an eye-level double oven, hob, integrated fridge-freezer, washing machine,dishwasher, ceramic hob with integrated extractor above and a boiler housing. The main bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobe, while the second bedroom offers built-in wardrobe and versatility-ideal as a guest room, study, or hobby space.
Haines House provides a secure communal entrance with automatic opening doors, a lift and stairs to all floors.Positioned in a highly desirable location within a popular Independent Living Retirement Village, the apartment enjoys access to beautifully landscaped communal gardens, featuring mature trees, colourful planting, and tranquil seating areas for residents to relax and socialise. Blagdon Village offers a range of on-site amenities, including a guest suite, fitness room, hair salon, residents' bar, restaurant, village shop, and a vibrant calendar of community-led activities.
Front Door Leading to...
Entrance Hall A welcoming L-shaped entrance hall provides access to all main living areas, including the open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining space, both bedrooms, the main bathroom, and featuring an airing cupboard, additional storage cupboard, and radiator.
Lounge / Dining Room This bright and generously sized lounge/dining area is filled with natural light, thanks to large windows that offer pleasant views of the communal grounds and a welcoming atmosphere. A charming bay window adds character and extends the space, creating the perfect spot for reading or relaxing.
Kitchen A good size well equipped fitted kitchen comprising; range of eye and base units, tiled splashback, eye level double oven, four ring ceramic hob with overhead integrated extractor, integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, boiler housing, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Natural light flows into the kitchen through a double-glazed window.
Main Bedroom A comfortable double bedroom featuring a fitted double wardrobe and a generously sized double-glazed window that fills the room with natural light.
En Suite Includes a fully tiled shower enclosure, low-level WC, pedestal wash basin with wall-mounted mirror and shaver point, radiator, and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two Second bedroom with a front-facing double-glazed window and a gently sloping wall. Features include a radiator, coving, power points, and a built-in storage cupboard with hanging rail
Bathroom Comprising a panel-enclosed bath, low-level WC, pedestal wash basin, wall-mounted mirror and shaver point, radiator, and extractor fan.
Agents Note Owners of a Retirement Villages lease are required to pay an assignment fee of up to 12.5% of the property's resale value, either at the time of purchase or upon resale. For full financial details, please contact the Village Manager.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 104 years left
- Ground rent
- £275 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £6,608 per year
Floorplan
Location
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- Taunton Station1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Semi-detached Leasehold | 30 Jul 2026 | £300,000 |
| Flat 11, Middleway House, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 21 Apr 2026 | £255,000 |
| Flat 77, Sherford Lodge, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 10 Feb 2026 | £160,000 |
| Flat 50, Vivary House, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 2 Feb 2026 | £225,000 |
| Flat 56, Vivary House, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 14 Oct 2025 | £215,000 |
| Flat 53, Vivary House, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 4 Sept 2025 | £200,000 |
| Flat 23, Blagdon Lodge, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jun 2025 | £180,000 |
| 67 Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Semi-detached Leasehold | 19 Jun 2025 | £270,000 |
| Flat 20, Blagdon Lodge, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 18 Mar 2025 | £300,000 |
| Flat 79, Sherford Lodge, Kinglake Drive Taunton TA1 3RR | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jan 2025 | £178,000 |
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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 Connells, Taunton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Jun 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 23/06/2025.
Agent disclaimer
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