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Easton, near Wells

PROPERTY TYPE

Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • A very pleasant setting near Wells
  • A semi-detached comfortable bungalow with privacy
  • Large Outbuilding
  • Pretty garden
  • Lots of scope
  • Adjoining land and buildings available

Description

SHORTWOOD FARM BUNGALOW
EASTON HILL, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1AT
Bath and Bristol both 21 miles, Glastonbury 7 miles, Street 8 miles, Castle Cary rail station 14 miles (all approx.)
 
A compact and comfortable bungalow with great potential to extend. Currently includes a hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and an en suite cloakroom. Outside are a garage and open fronted barn together with a garden.
 
This property is Lot 2 of a country estate which is for sale. Adjoining lots also available include land and buildings.
 
Guide Price £450,000
 
Description
The bungalow stands to the north of the main house and has a separate access from the main house on a separate drive. It is a semi-detached building adjoining a house which was sold off from the estate some years ago.
The bungalow enjoys a quiet, peaceful setting and sits well within its own grounds.. There’s a great deal of space and ample room for extending the bungalow, subject to all necessary consents.
 
Internally the accommodation has partial double glazing and electric heating. It includes an entrance hall which opens to a well-proportioned sitting room with a fireplace and patio doors to the garden.
The kitchen/dining room has a window and roof light, fitted units, oven, hob and extractor unit.
Leading off this room is a bedroom with an en suite washroom with basin and loo.
The second bedroom, approached directly from the hall has fitted cupboards and a sliding door into a conservatory.
The bathroom also opens off the central hall and has a basin, loo and bath.
 
Outside
The bungalow has a very pretty garden, and a tarmac drive lies between the bungalow and a large garage with storage space. There’s also plenty of parking space.
 
Access
The present drive is to be discontinued, and the property will have future access over the existing driveway on the northern side.
 
Other points
Freehold. EPC Band E. Council Tax Band D.
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage.
 
All Lots available
Lot 1 - Shortwood House Guide Price £2,450,000
A handsome and enormously appealing period house (not listed) with extensive accommodation, over 6,000 sq. ft. (563 sq.ms.). .
 
Lot 2 - Shortwood Farm Bungalow Guide Price £450,000
As above
 
Lot 3 - Colin’s Barn Guide Price £100,000
A single storey disused agricultural building with land and woodland totalling about half an acre. Great potential.
 
Lot 4 - West Barn Guide Price £360,000
A large building standing in around an acre in a wonderful position and with adjacent meadows available.
 
Lot 5 - West Meadow Guide Price £80,000
A meadow being adjacent to the main house (Lot 1) and West Barn (Lot 4). About 4 acres
 
Lot 6 - Meadow Wood Guide Price £50,000
A meadow with woodland to the south and adjoining Lot 5. Also, with direct access to Lot 1 About 6 acres
 
Lot 7- North Orchard Meadow Guide Price £40,000
A meadow with fruit and other trees. About 2.75 acres
 
 
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 about 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 regarding 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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Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
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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