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Bluestone Court is an exclusive development of 46 one and two bedroom new home retirement apartments located 500 yards from the centre of the Mendip town of Street in Somerset. Street is located in the Somerset Levels with Glastonbury to the north and Somerton to the South.

In mid-Victorian times Street was a tanning centre for the manufacture of sheepskin rugs and shoes, but as the industrial revolution spread, so shoe making developed from a "craft-outworker" cottage industry to a factory, mass-production activity. Nowadays, Clarks is a household name for shoes throughout the world, and this multi-national company still has its headquarters in Street.

Street is now home to Clarks Village located just off the High Street, which is the first purpose built factory shopping scheme in the UK, offering top quality branded goods at discount prices. The retail outlets sell a wide range of merchandise, and are located in a picturesque landscaped setting, with a shoe museum, restaurant, picnic areas and outdoor entertainment in the peak season.

In the centre of the town is Crispin Hall, built at the end of the 19th century. It now serves the community with shops, markets, and advice centres. There are numerous shops and facilities on the High Street including butchers, bakers, newsagents, chemists, hairdressers and opticians.

Bluestone Court is ideally located for the local transport links, with simple access to the M5. The main bus stops are located outside the library on Leigh Road providing links to destinations including Glastonbury, Somerton, Bristol, Wells and Bath.

Bluestone Court has been designed to offer residents making this retirement development their new home an independent retirement lifestyle. This retirement property offers the classic McCarthy & Stone features including a residents' lounge, hotel style guest suit, laundry room, security entry system and much more.

The day to day running of this retirement development is overseen by the resident house manager. There are large landscaped gardens for the residents to enjoy as well as private pedestrian access to the High Street. Each of the 46 retirement flats have a number of thoughtful touches including illuminated light switches, easy grip lever taps and electrical sockets set at a convenient height.

The age restriction at this retirement development is 55+ rather than the usual 60+.

Only one of the retirement flats remain for sale at this development. Apartment 24 is a one bedroom apartment, which includes a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom, carpets, curtains, light fittings, fire and fireplace. Apartment 24 is located on the first floor and benefits from a south west aspect. Apartment sold as seen.