Portway, Wells, Somerset, BA5

An incredibly spacious, four bedroom, detached chalet style property, situated in a highly sought after position, within walking distance of the city centre. Garage and ample off road parking, with a generous south facing garden. EPC rating D.


89 Portway is a very smart and very well proportioned chalet style detached property, built in the 1930’s. There is ample living space throughout the property, which is ideal for a family of any size and is situated in a highly desirable position, within walking distance of the city centre.

The ground floor accommodation comprises a useful entrance porch, which in turn, opens onto the inviting hallway. From here, you can access the downstairs master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, which has been recently replaced with a stylish walk-in shower, W/C and wash basin. To the other side of the hallway sits an additional double bedroom (currently being used as an office), a ground floor W/C and the stairs which take you to the first floor.

To the rear of the house, you will find a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a comprehensive range of oak wall, base and drawer units, with granite worktops over and numerous integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, induction hob and electric oven. At the end of the breakfast area is a lovely sitting area with a picture window, having a delightful aspect over the rear garden, as well as a very useful storage cupboard. The utility room houses the washing machine and there is space for a tumble dryer. Also towards the rear of the ground floor is a large, extended reception room with a fitted gas fireplace, together with a large dining room, having patio doors to the rear.

The first floor comprises two generous double bedrooms with far reaching views, as well as a fitted bathroom suite, comprising a panel bath, shower over bath, W/C and wash basin. Additional storage is accessible into the eaves. The property further benefits from a store room to the side of the house, which could very easily be used as a home office or hobbies room and has direct access to the garage.

Portway is considered to be within walking distance of Wells City Centre, renowned for its historic centre and Cathedral. The bustling High Street offers a fine selection of national and independent retailers together with a wide selection of coffee shops and public houses. A twice weekly produce market takes place in the Market Square. Wells has a good selection of primary schooling together with The Blue Secondary School as well as Wells Cathedral School.

The property is approached from Portway via a block paved and gated driveway, providing extensive parking. Alongside the front boundary is a mature stone garden that boasts numerous planted shrubs. The superb and south facing rear garden is of an excellent size and features a very large sun terrace/patio immediately behind, beyond which is a shaped lawn with a central pathway laid to chippings as well as planted side beds and borders. Towards the bottom of the garden, a brick arch opens to a utility and vegetable garden area with block built shed/workshop and good storage space for garden machinery. There is also a pedestrian gate within the garden providing useful rear pedestrian access.