Somerton Road
- Ground floor apartment in a sought-after retirement development (over 55's) - no chain
- Spacious living/dining room offering access into gardens
- Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Modern shower room with large walk-in shower
- Excellent on-site facilities including residents' lounge, laundry and guest suite
- Careline alarm system and visiting management staff for added peace of mind
- Attractive communal gardens and secure gated parking
- Convenient location within walking distance of shops, medical centre and town amenities read more show less
- Years remaining: 107 years
- Current ground rent: Contact branch
- Ground rent review period: Contact branch
- Annual service charge: Contact branch
- Ground rent increase: Contact branch
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Tor View Court is renowned for its friendly community atmosphere and exceptional range of facilities, including visiting management staff, a careline alarm system, lift access to all floors, a residents' lounge, laundry facilities, guest accommodation, and beautifully maintained communal gardens.
The accommodation is entered via a welcoming entrance hall leading through to a generous living and dining room, providing a bright and versatile space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. A particular feature of the apartment is the living room door opening directly onto the main communal gardens, with a paved seating area immediately adjacent, creating a convenient outdoor space to sit and enjoy the attractive surroundings. The property further benefits from a well-appointed fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, while the modern shower room features a large walk-in shower designed with ease of access in mind.
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Ideally positioned within the development, the apartment is in close proximity to the residents' lounge, ground floor laundry room and manager's office, offering excellent convenience for day-to-day living. Further benefits include electric heating, mains services and a lease with approximately 107 years remaining. A guest suite is available for visiting friends and family and can be booked at a modest nightly rate. Tor View Court occupies a convenient position along Somerton Road, providing easy access to Street town centre, where a range of shops, a medical centre and other essential amenities can be found within walking distance. Regular social activities are organised for residents, fostering a welcoming community atmosphere and an enjoyable lifestyle. Offered for sale with no onward chain, an early viewing is highly recommended.Entrance Hall
Front door opening into spacious entrance hall with doorbell, emergency pull system and built in storage cupboard. Doors opening to:Living Dining Room
14' 3" x 16' 11" ( 4.34m x 5.16m )Enjoying a bright dual aspect having double glazed windows to the side aspect and part glazed door opening onto the patio within the communal gardens. Feature fireplace. electric storage heater. Glazed double doors opening into:
Kitchen
Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surface over inset with stainless steel sink drainer with arched mixer tap over and tiled splashback surround. With a range of integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, eye level electric oven and inset electric hob with extractor over. Space and plumbing for dishwasher (which currently has a dishwasher fitted that we have been advised by our clients can be left).Bedroom
8' 8" x 11' 6" ( 2.64m x 3.51m )A good-sized double bedroom with double glazed window looking into the gardens. Spacious built in wardrobe with mirror doors. Electric convector heater.
Shower Room
6' 11" x 8' 9" ( 2.11m x 2.67m )An excellent sized and fully tiled shower room fitted with a suite comprising large double walk-in shower with fitted glass shower screen and thermostatic controlled shower, low level wc and inset wash hand basin with cupboard under. Built in airing cupboard which also houses the water heating system. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.
Outside
Parking Area Gardens
The apartment enjoys a particularly attractive position within Tor View Court, with direct access from the living room onto the development's beautifully maintained communal gardens. Immediately outside is a paved seating area, providing a convenient and pleasant outdoor space. There is resident's only parking area (available on the first come first served basis) and access to communal grounds.Services
The property falls within a council tax band B with services connected to mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Heating is provided by electric heaters and radiators; water is heated via a Gledhill indirect heating system. There is a guest suite in a separate block for guests to stay for around £25 per night. Please note that this is a retirement property and therefore leasehold, managed through ALPHA Housing. There are currently 107 years remaining on the lease. For further information regarding ground rent and maintenance charges, please call the office.***
* Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service, lift, residents lounge, laundry, guest facilities, gardens.* Whole site accessible by wheelchair providing easy site access. Distances: bus stop 1 mile(s); shop 500 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
* Regular social activities
* Pets considered subject to terms of lease and landlord permission
* Housing Authority: Mendip
* Social Care Authority: Somerset
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Risks:
- Flooded in last 5 years Ask agent
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- Source of flood Ask agent
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