Vivary House, Kinglake Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3RR
By Retirement Villages Group Limited
£ 230,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Retirement Villages Group Limited says ..
This well-presented two bedroom apartment is located in Vivary House and enjoys views over the village and the stunning countryside. The property offers two good-sized bedrooms.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Vivary House, Taunton, Somerset is a retirement property offered at £230,000. The property’s location in Taunton offers proximity to good schools and railway transport. Several well-regarded schools are within walking distance, a major plus for families or those considering the property as an investment. The apartment’s interior is presented well in photographs, though the furnishings and decor are outdated. While the kitchen and bathrooms are functional, modernization could improve their appeal. The property is notably lacking in terms of land, being an apartment with no associated garden or grounds. While there is limited comparative data for the immediate area, the price appears reasonable when compared to the other similarly-sized retirement properties in the area. Overall, this is a decent retirement property in a convenient location, but potential buyers should factor in the cost of modernizing the interior to bring it up to current standards. The lack of outdoor space will be a significant consideration for many buyers.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 834.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 344,741.00 £Decreased by 7.08 %
- Est sale value
- 251,034.00 £Increased by 33.78 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,177.00 £/moIncreased by 2.79 %
- Est letting value
- 834.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 4.10 %Increased by 10.81 %
- Crime Rate
- 2.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Retirement Villages Group Limited created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George'S Catholic School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.86 KM |
| Parkfield Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.98 KM |
| King'S College Taunton | Other Independent School | 1.12 KM | |
| North Town Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 1.13 KM |
| Silver Bridge School | Other Independent Special School | 1.15 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| High Street | £ 110,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Johns Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tower Street | £ 90,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Parade | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 3471 | TAU | 1.64 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivary House, KInglake Drive, Taunton, TA1 | £ 230,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Fons George Close, Taunton, Somerset - NO CHAIN! | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Hammets Walk, Taunton | £ 495,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Vivary House, KInglake Drive, Taunton, TA1 | £ 233,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Fons George Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 | £ 995,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Fons George Close | £ 210,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 10 Fons George Close | £ 150,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 4 Fons George Close | £ 115,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 24 Wilton Orchard | £ 400,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 4 Wilton Orchard | £ 217,500 | 0.12 KM |