Coxley, Wells, Somerset, BA5

A spacious and appealing 4 bedroom detached house within a popular village close to Wells, offering comfortable and well proportioned accommodation. Double garage, parking and an enclosed garden. EPC rating C.


This property benefits from easy access to both the front and rear of the property, with the covered front door opening into the spacious entrance hall and the rear into the handy utility room. Upon entering the very inviting entrance hall you will find the living room to the left and the kitchen/dining room to the right and a ground floor cloakroom. The living room offers plenty of space for families, with a pleasant triple aspect to allow plenty of natural light. From here, French doors open out onto the paved area within the garden, which is ideal for alfresco dining. On the other side of the hall is the dual aspect kitchen/dining room. The kitchen area has a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units and a 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, gas hob with extractor over, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The dining area at the other end of the room has plenty of space for a dining table and chairs or a sofa for further entertaining. A door from the kitchen opens into the utility room, with an additional stainless steel sink and drainer, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a wall mounted gas boiler. A door leads into the rear path, where you can access either the garden or the driveway and double garage.

There is a galleried landing on the first floor, with access to the four bedrooms, bathroom, airing cupboard, and loft. The master bedroom has pleasant rear countryside views and an en suite shower room, complete with tiling, pedestal wash basin, w/c, corner shower cubicle and extractor. There are 3 further generous bedrooms. Completing the accommodation is a bathroom that is fitted with a suite comprising a panel bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, w/c and extractor.

Coxley is a small village with a church, a well-regarded primary school and an active and friendly community with many events centered in the local village hall. Under 2 miles north is Wells, the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) sheltered below 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 a 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. Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area that include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, and Millfield. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Mainline trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport are 35 minutes drive away.

The front garden has a lovely private feel, aided by the stone elevations and natural screening that has been planted by the current owners. The garden is largely laid to slate chippings for a neat, attractive and easily maintainable garden. This is complemented by the variety of mature shrubs and plants on offer. It has a paved patio area directly abutting the sitting room French doors, which is a great place for seating and alfresco dining. A pedestrian gate leads to the rear driveway and the double garage. The garage has an up-and-over door, light and electricity. The driveway is block brick paved and gives parking for up to 3 cars. The driveway and garage are approached through Cartwright Close.