Davis Terrace, Wells

1 DAVIS TERRACE, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2DX

A charming end of terrace family home within a level walk of the centre of Wells, with a garden, private parking for 2 cars and a garage/studio and showroom/studio.

Summary

The house has an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study area, kitchen, utility room, downstairs shower room and w.c. and a conservatory (with hot tub). Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

There are mature gardens to the front, side and rear along with a garage/studio and a show room/studio with off street parking for 2 cars to the rear.

Location

Davis Terrace is a handsome terrace of Victorian houses on Tucker Street on the south side of Wells. It is notable for the natural stone construction and attractive redbrick reveals.
The property has the advantage of being within a short level walk of the High Street and it has the benefit of shops and a supermarket within 200mts.
Tucker Street is a popular residential road which mainly includes period properties reflecting the character of England's smallest and very beautiful Cathedral City with its population of about 12,500.
Wells has a medieval Marketplace, a good range of shops and a wide variety of amenities plus social and sporting associations and clubs. Practically all are within walking distance of Tucker Street.

Description

A totally charming 3 storey property with original features throughout, including Victorian fireplaces, original doors, joinery and sash windows. Outside the mature garden is enclosed by a low stone wall and privacy is provided by mature hedges, shrubs and trees.

Accommodation

The front door opens to the hallway which, like the rest of the ground floor, has very attractive, exposed, painted floorboards. There is space to store coats and shoes in the hallway and to the west a window provides plenty of natural light. The area under the stairs is open and this gives an added sense of space to the hallway.
To the left there is an elegant sitting room with a window to the front. An extremely attractive, ornate, marble, Victorian fireplace provides a focal point with a coal effect gas fire in the hearth.
The dining room is bright and spacious, again with fireplace. A large south facing sash window with attractive shutters, overlooks the terrace and garden and bespoke, recess cupboards on either side of the chimney breast provide character storage. A doorway opens to a convenient study area which is fitted with shelving and a desk, a window which looks over the side garden.

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The kitchen is beyond the dining room and it has quarry tiles, fitted units, a double sink and a built-in oven and electric hob and space for undercounter fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with a worksurface, fitted units, a small Belfast sink and space for a washing machine. To the right is a downstairs shower room and w.c..
A unique feature of this house is the timber conservatory which houses a 6 person, electric hot tub. The conservatory is reached through attractive glazed French doors from kitchen and double French doors lead from the conservatory into the garden.

Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms over two floors and a fully tiled family bathroom with a corner bath.

Outside

The garden to the front is gravelled with mature shrubs and hedging. An ornate wrought iron archway and gate leads to the side garden where there is an enclosed kitchen garden with a greenhouse and raised beds. To the rear, a sheltered terrace adjoins the house and is accessed from the kitchen through half glazed double doors. Over this a very productive grape vine trails on a timber pergola creating an overhead canopy of hanging fruit.

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Beyond the enclosed terrace the garden opens out to a lawned area with space for chickens in a run on the left and a small pond, with tumbling stream water feature on the right. The gardens are surrounded by majestic, mature trees. A path leads to the studio (formerly a garage) and a separate timber show room. Both these buildings have electricity and heating. Beyond these a garden gate opens to the private car parking area which has space for a couple of cars.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Not listed but in a Conservation Area. Main drainage, electricity, water and gas. Gas hot water with a combination of electric and independent gas wall heaters in various rooms.
Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating F.

Directions

From our office follow Priory Road south and turn right onto Princes Road. At the traffic lights turn left and go past the entrance to Tesco. 1 Davis Terrace is at the end of the terrace on your left before West Street.

About the area

Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

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The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield .
Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

Important Notes

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.