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Ash Lane, Wells, Somerset,

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

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Key features

  • Superb, elevated position with views
  • Large mature plot/garden
  • Development opportunity with great scope and potential
  • Elegant accommodation
  • Plenty of parking
  • Highly desirable residential area
  • Proximity to facilities
  • Proximity to scenic walks

Description

DEANFIELD,
31 ASH LANE, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2LR
 
A superbly well located, handsome, 4 bedroom, double fronted family home with far reaching views, masses of potential and circa 0.3acre garden/plot.
 
The house has a porch, central hallway, sitting room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, rear hall, shower room and WC, utility room, boot room, conservatory, 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom.
 
Outside there is ample parking, a single garage and a mature, south facing garden with privacy and great potential.
 
Location
Ash Lane is one of the most desirable residential areas in Wells. It is within walking distance of facilities including schools, sports centres, supermarkets, the High Street and Cathedral. It is also close to various footpaths, the most notable being the West Mendip Way. These link up to a vast network which access the beautiful surrounding countryside including the AONB of the Mendip Hills.
 
The property occupies a central position within a very substantial plot. It has spectacular, far-reaching views over Wells and beyond and offers a fabulous opportunity for development subject to appropriate planning.
 
Description
An imposing 1920s family home with original features, elegant and generous proportions and superb potential, situated in an elevated position within easy reach of all facilities.
An exciting opportunity to create a dream home on one of the most enviable plots in Wells.
 
Accommodation
The front door opens to a generous, enclosed porch, where there is space for coats and boots. An inner, glazed door leads to the central hallway where there is an understairs cupboard.
To the right is the kitchen/breakfast room, which has fitted units, and space for an oven and dishwasher. There is a hatch for service to the dining room and a large pantry provides space for fridge/freezers and shelves for food. The kitchen window looks north up Fir Tor Avenue to the wooded hills beyond.
Beyond the kitchen is a rear hall, shower room with w.c., utility with sink and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer plus a boot room suitable for various uses including potting and growing as it has south-facing windows.
 
To the left of the central hall is a spacious and elegant, dual aspect, 26ft sitting room with a south facing, bay window overlooking the rear garden and a traditional coal fireplace. The dining room is opposite and it too has a south facing bay window. 
 
A substantial conservatory offers wonderful views of the garden and a side door and double doors open to the terrace.
 
Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms of a similar size, all with original cast iron fireplaces and built-in-wardrobes and one has a sink, there is also a family bathroom. The bright, galleried landing is an attractive feature with space for a desk by a large south facing window. A hatch provides access to an enormous loft which offers further potential.
 
All downstairs and upstairs windows on the garden side of the main house have views of the Cathedral and some in addition have views of St Cuthberts Church and Glastonbury Tor.
 
Outside
The house is approached over a tarmac drive with space for parking several vehicles. A pair of ornate, wrought iron gates on the east side, provide access to the rear if required. There is an integral single garage with up-and-over door. The gardens are mature and varied with great privacy, they wrap around the house and provide an appealing setting with lawns, floral beds, hedging and attractive trees including apple.
 
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Mains gas, with gas central heating, water, electricity and private drainage. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating D. No onward chain.
BT Openreach and Truespeed full-fibre ultrafast broadband cabinet hubs are in close proximity to the property located on the opposite side of the road in Fir Tor Avenue.
 
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.
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. 
 
VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
 

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1 Priory Road Wells BA5 1SR
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