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Last few apartments remaining ** special incentive package available with this apartment ** **exclusively for over 55's** Available as Shared Ownership: 50% at £250,000 82 Quantock House, a Penthouse apartment with world-class views over Taunton to the distant hills.
One of 89 light-filled apartments exclusively for over 55s.
The apartment is designed to the highest specification whilst providing low maintenance and low running costs - giving you complete peace of mind to relax in comfort and style.
Platinum Skies Quantock House Look forward to each day living in a brand new, energy-efficient home and save money on your bills and running costs.
Built to a high specification and well-insulated, our homes are designed to make life easier and adapt as you age.
• Future proof your finances with our government-backed Shared Ownership scheme, you can afford the home you desire and have enough money to support you later in life.
• Purchase a share of a new home you can afford and unlock the money from your old home. • Pay a low-cost rent, from just 3% on the share of the property you do not own.
• Luxury, low-maintenance homes designed with your needs in mind. • Not to forget, all our on-site facilities are run on a non-profit basis, keeping prices down!
Wide hallways, large storage cupboards and plenty of room for bicycles and scooters - our designers have bent over backwards so you don't have to.
Your future needs are catered for too, with the apartment designed to be adaptable as requirements change in later life.
Living/ Kitchen This apartment features a spacious living and dining area with balcony and boasts underfloor heating throughout to ensure that perfect temperature with thermostatic control.
The high ceilings and large windows allow for a light and airy living space all year round.
The premium finished kitchen features the latest integrated, low maintenance, energy-efficient appliances from Neff and soft close cupboards and drawers.
Bedrooms The larger than average sized bedroom with fitted wardrobes provides the perfect storage solution and maximise every inch of your living area. The master bedroom also features an en-suite.
Bathrooms The bathrooms feature Hansgrohe and Villeroy & Boch which exude quality with anti-slip walk-in showers with fitted glass shower screen in the en-suite, electric heated towel rail and an automatic night light for safe access.
Exclusive Communal Areas At Quantock House, you'll find a like-minded community and a host of on-site facilities.
Your Community Manager brings together your new neighbours, they're a reassuring presence and a master organiser creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy a varied programme of activities and events from fish & chips Friday to regular book club meetings.
Or if you prefer, you can relax in the manicured gardens, dine in the on-site bistro and enjoy a coffee with neighbours in the private homeowner lounge areas.
Take some time out for yourself and enjoy the spa and pampering treatments. There is even a guest suite available to hire so you can spend quality time with loved ones.
You can immerse yourself into the community or live as independently as you wish. Exclusive Communal Areas At Quantock House, you'll find a like-minded community and a host of on-site facilities.
Your Community Manager brings together your new neighbours, they're a reassuring presence and a master organiser creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy a varied programme of activities and events from fish & chips Friday to regular book club meetings.
Or if you prefer, you can relax in the manicured gardens, dine in the on-site bistro and enjoy a coffee with neighbours in the private homeowner lounge areas.
Take some time out for yourself and enjoy the spa and pampering treatments. There is even a guest suite available to hire so you can spend quality time with loved ones.
You can immerse yourself into the community or live as independently as you wish.
Security Security is assured with a video entry system, key-fob controlled internal doors, and secure underground car parking.
Living in Taunton Nestled within private gardens screened by established oak trees, Quantock House is just a short stroll from Taunton's finest restaurants, boutique shops, theatre and art centre.
Take your pick from the variety of stores at the nearby Orchard Shopping Centre, or the high street with its enticing mixture of traditional names, charming boutiques and independent shops.
Get a bite to eat at one of the many popular cafés and restaurants just waiting to be discovered.
Taunton Castle and the Museum of Somerset offer an ever-changing variety of exhibitions and special events, and the Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre is a wealth of history and culture.
The hugely popular Taunton Flower Show always attracts large crowds, while the antiques and weekly farmers' markets all add to the variety.
There's also a lively social scene - local clubs and societies pursue all manner of hobbies and interests, and the town library is right next door.
The County Cricket Ground and Somerset Cricket Museum is only a short walk away from Quantock House, while the nearby Vivary Golf Club is perfectly suited for players of all ages.
If nature and country walks are more to your liking, the tranquillity of the River Tone and the Bridgwater and Taunton canal offer views and wildlife in abundance.
The perfect location for an afternoon stroll. The Georgian splendour of Taunton is rich with character. This is a county town with an identity truly all of its own.
If you'd prefer to take a bus, Somerset has an extensive public transport network.
The nearest bus stops are located on Fore Street, a three-minute walk from Quantock House providing access to numerous bus services.
Taunton railway station is approximately one mile from Quantock House and taxis are readily available with regular services to London Paddington, Cardiff and Plymouth.
Testimony from a current Platinum Skies Homeowner at Quantock House "The best bit about living here is having a lovely apartment, being able to do what you want to do, take part in what you want to take part in.
If you want to be alone, you can be alone.
If you feel like company, you can have company." Shared Ownership Future proof your finances with our government-backed Shared Ownership scheme, you can afford the home you desire and have enough money to support you later in life.
Purchase a share of a new home you can afford and unlock the money from your old home. Pay a low-cost rent, from just 3% on the share of the property you do not own.
Beat inflation for good, we have capped any future rent increases at no more than 6%. Luxury, low-maintenance homes designed with your needs in mind.
At Platinum Skies, all our on-site facilities are run on a non-profit basis, help to keep prices down!
An affordable home - here's an example of what it could cost: Price: £250,000 50% share Rent: £625 per month** Service Charge: £439 per month** (Based on service charge budget 2025/ ending 30/03/2026) **Approximate rent is based on 50% shared ownership of the property and is charged at 3.0% of the value of the share of the property that you do not own.
Service charges are an example based on the 2025/6 service charge budget. Homeowners are responsible for their individual home running costs for example; utility costs, council tax, insurance.
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