Drake Road, Wells, Somerset
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- A detached and extended house in the same family for nearly 50 years
- Four good bedrooms with a dressing area and en suite to the main bedroom
- Three reception rooms
- Well appointed kitchen
- Mature garden to the rear
- Parking and garage
Description
Location
Wells is the smallest city in England and offers a vibrant high street with a variety of independent shops and restaurants as well as a twice weekly market and a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose. Amenities include a leisure centre, independent cinema and a theatre. Bristol and Bath lie c.22 miles to the north and north-east respectively with mainline train stations to London at Castle Cary (c.11 miles) as well as Bristol and Bath. Bristol International Airport is c.15 miles to the north-west. Of particular note is the variety of well-regarded schools in both the state and private sectors in Wells and the surrounding area.
Directions
From the centre of Wells proceed along the relief road following signs for The Horringtons (B3139) via St Thomas Street. Pass the Budgens petrol station on the right and take the next turning left into Hawkers Lane. Follow this road to the very top and then bear to the left into Drake Road where the property can be found on the right hand side with a For Sale board displayed.
In the same family for nearly 50 years this detached house has had a double storey extension to the rear giving an extra reception on the ground floor and a master bedroom with en suite and dressing area. Mature 75' long garden to the rear. An ideal family home in a popular residential area.
A part glazed UPVC door leads into the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and two useful storage cupboards. To the left is a cloakroom with W.C. and wash hand basin. Across the front of the property is a generous reception room with a feature stone fireplace and two windows to the front. This is currently used as an office/music room. To the rear of the hall is a dining room with parquet floor opening into a further reception room with a south facing window and patio doors onto the rear garden. Also off the dining room is a fitted kitchen with access into the garden and fitted witha range of wall and base units incorporating Bosch electric double oven, AEG electric induction hob with recirculating hood above, dishwasher and plumbing for a washing machine. On the wall is a gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water.
On the first floor the master bedroom has a dressing area with built-in double wardrobe leading into the bedroom area with an en suite shower room beyond. There are three further bedrooms (one is currently used as an office) and a bathroom.
Brochures
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Drake Road, Wells, Somerset
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Castle Cary Station9.3 miles
About the agent
holland & odam, Wells
55 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AE
The company was founded in 1991 and rebranded as Holland and Odam in 2017. We are now the leading independent estate agency in mid Somerset and offer a comprehensive property service including sales, lettings and financial services.
We have always been committed to providing our customers with high-quality, independent advice based on outstanding local knowledge, commitment and professional expertise.
You'll find that our business is built on traditional values of loyalty and hone
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