McCarthy Stone
Lock House
Retirement living in Taunton, Somerset
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Lock House is a retirement development in Taunton, Somerset, operated by McCarthy Stone. The scheme offers one and two-bedroom apartments available to rent, with properties from £2,305 per calendar month. Residents have access to shared facilities including a rooftop terrace and a gym.
The apartments are designed for independent retirement living, with spacious layouts suited to those seeking a community-based approach to later life.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Near a railway line
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
Local health safety net
Lock House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Lock House.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Community & connection in Taunton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Somerset
The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the…
The Wellington Stroke Club
Provide services to members with post strokes. Social activities, meetings. outings,physiotherapy, speach therapy, advice and companionship.
Part of McCarthy Stone
Lock House is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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