Bath Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5

A beautifully refurbished semi-detached home with large garden in Wells.

Description

A charming red brick, semi- detached, period home with a bay frontage set back from the road. A flight of steps leads to the front door which opens into a porch and spacious entrance hall with plenty of room for coats and boots.

The living room is located immediately on the left and is of a good size with stripped wood flooring and a lovely, south facing bay window with window seat. Original features including picture rails, cornicing and an original cast iron fireplace with ornate timber surround providing abundant character. There is integrated shelving in the alcoves. Next door is a similarly spacious second reception room with original fireplace, built-in storage cupboard and secondary glazing with window shutters. This room is ideal as a study or hobby room and is currently used as a music room.

At the end of the hall a charming and modern kitchen with a beautiful, flagstone floor and log burner. The appliances are integrated and include an oven/grill/microwave, induction hob with extractor, Smeg fridge freezer and dishwasher. There are stone worktops with a tiled backsplash as well as ample wall and base units for storage. There is spot lighting and the dual aspect brings in abundant light. In the corner of the room is a utility with cloakroom and plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen leads into a dining room with engineered oak flooring, underfloor heating and bi-fold doors slide out onto the garden terrace. A Velux skylight allows in ample light.

A charming, timber staircase with storage underneath leads up to the first floor landing over which four bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged. Three of these rooms are decent doubles and are carpeted with beautiful feature fireplaces. The smaller fifth bedroom is an ideal study or kids room. The tiled family bathroom is spacious and modern with a walk-in shower and a substantial, oval, free standing bathtub. The top floor has been sympathetically converted into a lovely principal suite comprising a large bedroom with three skylights and a modern en suite shower room. There is useful storage in the eaves.

Externally, there is a large, lawned garden with a stone built shed and wall with fenced border. There is a large flagstone terrace with pergola, ideal for al fresco dining. The garden provides an ideal spot in which to relax or entertain in the summer.

Location

Historic Wells is one of the smallest cities in England. It is known for its beautiful period properties, Cathedral and the moated Bishop’s Palace. There is a range of shopping facilities including a good selection of independent shops and boutiques, banks, restaurants, public houses, cinema, theatre and churches. There are also a number of supermarkets such as Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl. 700 meters from the property is the market square which holds a popular and diverse farmer’s market twice weekly.

There are a wide range of well-regarded schools both private and state; namely Wells Cathedral School, one of the UK’s centres of outstanding musical excellence, Wells Blue School, and nearby schools, such as Millfield, All Hallows and Downside.

Wells is also renowned for its cultural events and hosts the annual food, literary and comedy festivals, plus many music and theatrical events. Wells Golf Club is 0.8 miles distant and within a mile of the property is the edge the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Major communications are within easy reach, both Bath (20 miles) and Bristol (21 miles) are an easy commute with Street only 8.7 miles and Glastonbury 6.8 miles. The A303 is 19 miles away, providing access to London, the A39 provides direct communication to the M5. Castle Cary Station is only 12 miles with regular, direct services to London Paddington (1hr 40mins) and many cities nationwide. Bristol Airport is 17 miles away.

Square Footage: 1,676 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains gas
Mains electricity
Mains drainage
Mains water

Gas central heating