Lock House, Keeper Close, Taunton, TA1 1AX
Listed 21 Aug 2026 · price reduced 21 Oct 2026 · Taunton
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Key features
- RETIREMENT COMPLEX
- SOUGHT AFTER AREA
- LIFT ACCESS TO FLAT
- COMMUNAL RESIDENTS PARKING
- COMMUNAL RESIDENTS FACILITIES
- DEPOSIT £1557
About this home
A most unusual and sought after top floor penthouse apartment in this high spec modern block located close to Taunton station and the town centre amenities. The property benefits from a large living room, well equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with storage and bathroom with a walk in shower. The complex has communal residents areas with a lounge kitchen and gym and there is lift access to all floors.
There is a stunning balcony, which is the largest on the development, facing due south west, with some stunning views across the Firepool Lock re-development programme, Taunton and Bridgwater Canal, River Tone and over to the Brewhouse Theatre, Somerset County Cricket Ground and Taunton town centre. In the far distance, the Blackdown Hills can be seen, providing a beautiful vista, which is never the same twice. In addition to the private balcony, there is also a shared balcony with seating area accessed from the gym.
EPC Rating - B Council Tax Band - D VIEWING TIMES: 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Material Information Construction – Traditional Build
Utilities - Electricity, water and mains drainage. Heating – Electric storage Mobile telephone and broadband coverage available. To confirm the nature of the coverage and speeds, etc., please see below: For information regarding flooding, please see below:
flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/location Planning – To view planning applications in the local area, please see below: Fees apply; • Holding deposit; The holding deposit of 1 weeks rent will be retained and put towards the first months’ rent, subject to successful referencing. The holding deposit is non-refundable if the tenancy does not go ahead due to the tenants providing false or misleading information, pulling out or failing the right to rent check. Details will be put in writing to the tenants within 7 days of the application not proceeding. • Late payment of rent; 3% above the Bank of England base rate which, after 14 days can be backdated to the day rent was due. • Any alternations/variations to the tenancy agreement; £50. • Early termination fee (with landlords consent) £510.00. • All charges are inclusive of vat. A property cannot be held in reserve until all relevant monies have been paid. • Any keys or security devices that are lost during the tenancy will be charged to the tenant.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- D
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Deposit
- £1,557
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Minimum term
- 6 months
- Parking
- No disabled parking, Allocated, No permit
- Accessibility
- Ground floor
Floorplan
Location
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- Taunton Station0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Space Aa, Lock House, Keeper Close Taunton TA1 1AX | Other Leasehold | 12 Dec 2025 | £285,000 |
| 15 Lock House, Keeper Close Taunton TA1 1AX | Other Leasehold | 12 Dec 2025 | £285,000 |
| 12 Lock House, Keeper Close Taunton TA1 1AX | Flat Leasehold | 22 Oct 2024 | £200,000 |
| 24 Lock House, Keeper Close Taunton TA1 1AX | Flat Leasehold | 17 Apr 2024 | £162,000 |
| 30 Lock House, Keeper Close Taunton TA1 1AX | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jan 2024 | £135,000 |
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Renting costs
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Listed by Gibbins Richards, Taunton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2026.
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