17 January 2007

Gatchell House New Development

SOMERSET REDSTONE TRUST. Humberts our estate agents are delighted to be involved in the marketing of Gatchell Oaks, a prestigious development for Somerset Redstone Trust. SITUATION. This exciting new development is being built in the grounds of Gatchell House, a substantial property and home to the offices of Somerset Redstone Trust. The house stands in mature and private gardens, extending to about 3 acres and is set back from the village road behind walling and hedging affording a good deal of privacy, with lovely views across the Vale of Taunton towards the Quantock Hills. It is conveniently positioned, close to the centre of the popular village of Trull, which provides a thriving community with many clubs, organisations and amenities which include a shop, Post Office, garage, inn, village hall, primary school and fine parish church. Taunton also provides comprehensive facilities with a good range of shops, excellent schools within both the state and independent sectors, theatre, a County Cricket ground and a main line rail link to London (Paddington). The M5 (J25) is accessed on the eastern side of the town and close to this junction there is a large out of town shopping and leisure complex. PROPERTY. Gatchell Oaks comprises 44 units of one or two bedroom apartments and two bedroom two storey cottages for occupation by people aged 55 or over. The design comprises 4 separate Courts - Garden, Orchard, Stable and Gatchell - each with their own courtyard and attractively landscaped grounds. The end result will provide a tranquil, secure and visually pleasing scheme which will provide a safe environment without compromising individual independence. The cottages range in size from 80m² - 108m², one bedroom apartments from 53m² - 64m² and a 2-bedroom apartment from 62m² - 77m². Each unit will be completed to a very high specification with a fitted kitchen and bathroom, gas heating and double-glazing. Each property will be sold on a 125 year lease with a monthly service charge to cover such items as House Managers’ costs, maintenance and running costs of common parts such as gardens and communal facilities, buildings insurance and Ground Rent. Owners will be able to enjoy the grounds of Gatchell Oaks and the communal meeting rooms on the ground floor of Gatchell House. Each property will have the benefit of an allocated parking space, together with guest parking facilities. A House Manager will be on site between 9am-4pm (Monday-Friday) and, in addition, support will be provided on a 24-hour basis by theTaunton Deane Helpline System. For information on the development: Contact Humberts at: 17 Hammett Street, Taunton, Somerset. TA1 1RZ Telephone 01823 288484 Website www.humberts.co.uk