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  • Retirement Living PLUS

Apartment 17, Kingfisher Court

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  • Bedrooms 1
  • Floor G
  • Size 56.00m2

Apartment 17 is a spacious one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor with its own private terrace. The bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and the apartment benefits from added storage in the utility cupboard and a large living area.

Key property information

Opening hours: by appointment only

0800 201 4811

Rent (Includes service charge)

  • £2,765 pcm

Our service charge explained

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Ground Floor Apartment 17 Total size: 56.00m2

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Ground Floor Apartment 17

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Performance Rating

The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your home. The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely to be. Dwellings in England and in Wales have a median energy efficiency rating in band D, with scores of 68 and 66, respectively. The EPC rating shown here is based on standard assumptions about occupancy and energy use and may not reflect how energy is consumed by individual occupants.

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Key features for Apartment 17

  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Patio
  • Walk out balcony
  • South East facing

This property is part of Kingfisher Court

South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3GH (Sat Nav TA1 3GH)
a living room with a fireplace

What we can offer

  • 1-2 bedroom properties
  • Available Now
  • Retirement Living PLUS
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This retirement property is available to rent

Our retirement properties to rent give you a quick, easy and stress-free way to enjoy life in our friendly communities. Did you know? Our service charge is included in the monthly rent. Jean says, “I chose renting because it gave me the flexibility to move straight away, without the hassle of having to sell a property later down the line.” Read her story.

Ask our friendly sales consultants for more information on retirement rentals.

This is a leasehold property with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2022

New build - Council tax band to be determined

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. Did you know? Our retirement rental prices include the service charge.

Reservation deposit* £500.00
Security deposit** £3190.38

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
  • Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
  • Professional fees
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Emergency call system
  • Building insurance
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Restaurant
  • Domestic assistance

What's not included?

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
  • Home and contents insurance
  • Council tax
  • Phone / Broadband
  • TV licence / TV service

Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.

We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.

Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.

Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid. 

The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time. 

McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.

All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.

How much is the service charge?

  • Included in your monthly rent price

We don't make a penny from our service charges

Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

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What is included in the service charge

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
  • Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
  • Professional fees
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Emergency call system
  • Building insurance
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Restaurant
  • Domestic assistance
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Ask about our FREE entitlements advice

Our Entitlements Manager can help you to claim money you didn’t know you where entitled to, or perhaps have been refused before.

  • Attendance Allowance
  • Pension Credit
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Reduction

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