Wookey Hole, Wells, BA5

A most delightful detached cottage, nestled in a desirable and elevated position within the sought-after village of Wookey Hole. This charming period property includes two double bedrooms, an open plan reception room and kitchen, a study, surrounding terraced gardens and an off-road parking space. No onward chain. EPC rating E.


Upon entering the property via a door to the side, there is an initial hallway that gives access to a downstairs WC and a built-in cupboard. Continuing through to the main hall, a triangular-shaped wooden window to the rear allows in lots of natural light. The hall incorporates the staircase to the first floor accommodation and has openings through to the ground floor rooms. The main reception room is located at the front of the cottage and is open plan with the kitchen, creating a superb family room and social space. The sitting area includes a large inglenook fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove, providing a lovely focal point as well as an excellent source of additional heating. This charming room enjoys plenty of natural light due to its south-facing aspect, with two timber framed windows and a second external door to the front. In addition, the sitting area includes a shelved alcove beside the fireplace and offers room for a table and chairs. 

The kitchen has been fitted with a range of floor and wall units and wooden work surfaces. There is space and plumbing for a freestanding electric cooker and other white goods, a further built-in storage cupboard and the boiler, for the gas-fired central heating, is also located in the kitchen. At the rear of the property is a second room which is particularly versatile, providing space for a study/dining room/playroom or 3rd bedroom. A skylight window to one side and a beautiful stained glass, leadlight window to the other, allow in ample light. The room also benefits from shelved storage and an attractive wooden floor, continued from the hall.

On the first floor, a central landing leads into two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both with a southerly aspect. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom, fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower mixer taps, a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. The bathroom is mostly tiled and includes some shelving and a further skylight window.

OUTSIDE
Accessed directly from Wookey Hole High Street is one off-road parking space. Stone steps then lead up to the cottage, set quaintly in an elevated position with an impressive backdrop of established woodland. Being set up from the roadside offers an increased sense of privacy in various sections of the garden, as well as a pleasant outlook over the village and beyond.

The terraced gardens surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn, with mature borders and a wide selection of planted beds, shrubs and trees. An interesting cottage garden with multiple parts ideal for seating (including a fabulous raised deck), particularly in the summer months, to enjoy sunshine throughout the day and into the evening. Furthermore, the garden includes a timber summerhouse and an area at the front of the cottage, a little suntrap just perfect for colourful pots and a bistro table and chairs.

Wookey Hole is a highly attractive village rich in history and still offering a thriving community, maintaining facilities within the village due to the popular tourist attraction of the Wookey Hole Caves. The village has a popular public house and church, plus access to the stunning Mendip countryside on the doorstep and Ebbor Gorge Nature Reserve just a short distance away.

The City of Wells is just a few miles away is renowned for its beautiful period architecture, bustling High Street together with famous landmarks such as The Bishops Palace and Cathedral. There is a bus station close by with good links to Bristol and Bath. Castle Cary is the nearest mainline train station with fast links to London Paddington.

Excellent local schools are close by both within the private and public sector including the excellent rated Wells Blue School, Millfield and the renowned Wells Cathedral School.