Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5

A delightful three bedroom, Grade II Listed cottage offering well-balanced and immaculately presented accommodation, located within the sought-after village of Croscombe. Recently refurbished throughout, this attractive period home retains many original features and includes a superb rear garden, off-road parking and a studio.


The main entrance door opens into the sitting room, which is the original part of the house and is believed to date back to the 16th century. This impressive reception room retains many period features, including a beautiful, beamed ceiling and an inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burning stove.

At the rear of the property is the dual-aspect kitchen/dining room, tastefully refitted with a range of matching floor and wall units and incorporating a flagstone floor, an exposed beam ceiling, the staircase to the first floor accommodation and a shelved storage cupboard below. Integrated within the kitchen is a ‘self-cleaning’ electric oven, an induction hob and a Belfast sink unit. Furthermore, there is a breakfast bar with space for high stools, space for a table and chairs, plus room for a freestanding fridge/freezer. From the kitchen, there is a spacious hall, complete with a wall of bespoke fitted cupboards providing plenty of space for boots, coats and other day-to-day items. This hall then has an external door opening out to the rear garden.

On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The first of the bedrooms is dual-aspect, benefitting from lots of natural light, and includes original elm floorboards and a fitted cupboard. The second bedroom on this level is also light and airy, with a mullion window to the front (with a lovely window seat), a built-in wardrobe and a delightful feature fireplace. The stunning family bathroom has been fully refurbished and comprises a freestanding roll-top bath with shower mixer taps, a large glass shower cubicle, a vanity wash hand basin and a low-level WC. The bathroom has been finished with elegant, marble-effect porcelain tiles. Within the bathroom is a useful laundry cupboard, with plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.   
 
The master bedroom is located on the second floor and is a spacious double, with a skylight window on each side. Double doors then open into a fantastic dressing room, providing ample storage. Subject to the necessary consents, the dressing room has potential to be split to add an en-suite shower room, as the family bathroom is beneath.

OUTSIDE
Accessed via Boards Lane, the driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles. A pathway then leads to the main entrance of the cottage, a low-level gate to the side (out to Long Street) and a screened area for bin and recycling storage. To one side of the driveway is a section of lawn and to the other, a useful stone garden studio which has a wooden floor, two skylights and a window to the front. The flexible space would make an ideal home office or designated area for hobbies (art, music, sewing etc.).

To the rear, the property benefits from a particularly generous and well-tended tiered garden. The lower level is presented as a patio courtyard and offers an enclosed, private seating area adjoining the kitchen/rear hall. This level has double doors entering into a garden store and a separate gate opening back to the driveway. Steps to one side then lead up to a large terrace, providing the perfect place for outdoor seating, barbeque and entertaining. Alongside the terrace is a large garden pond with a pleasant water feature. The section above is laid to lawn and includes a 12 x 10ft timber garden shed with additional storage area beside. At the top of the garden is a further area of ground, which could be landscaped, if desired.

In addition to the main plot, Alma Cottage also owns a section of ground across the road, on the opposite side of Long Street, bordering the River Sheppey. Offering much potential, this extra area could also be redesigned and utilised as a further seating area etc.

Croscombe is located three miles east of Wells and is one of the area's most favoured villages. Local facilities include a popular public house which sells day-to-day groceries, a village hall, a primary school and a church. The City of Wells is renowned for its beautiful architecture, including the Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. England's smallest city, Wells contains many clubs and societies for those wishing to get involved in the thriving local community. There are excellent shopping facilities, a bustling High Street with both independent and well-known retailers, as well as various major supermarkets, including Waitrose. Wells also benefits from a busy, twice-weekly produce market in the Market Square. In addition, there is a large bus/coach station providing links to other parts of the West Country. Bristol and Bath are readily accessible, as is Castle Cary to the south which has the nearest mainline train station to London Paddington (approx. 1 hour 40 mins).

There are excellent schooling options, both state and independent, in and around the area. The property is conveniently located within easy travelling distance of Wells Blue School, the local secondary school.