Portway, Wells, Somerset, BA5

An elegant and superbly remodelled Edwardian residence located within the city with extensive secure parking and a detached studio annexe.

Description

This impressive Edwardian Home is conveniently positioned within a short distance of wonderful amenities offered in Wells and is positioned on the edge of the city, perfectly placed for those that value convenience of local shops, pubs and eateries. Built in circa 1903, the house has been totally renovated and remodelled by the current owners in in the last three years, creating an exceptionally stylish and beautiful family residence. A full list of refurbishment works is available to interested parties and notable improvements includes re-roofing, all windows upgraded/replaced to double or triple glazing windows and three phases of extension works, most significantly creating a magnificent kitchen family room on the rear elevation.

Secure electronic gates open to a very large paved parking area with space for ten or so vehicles and importantly, a total sense of enclosure and a safe environment for those with young children or family pets. The front offers superb views across the rooftops to the wooded hillside beyond and from the upper rooms to rear, views towards Glastonbury Tour.

The front door opens to a large welcoming hallway which runs with the full width of the property with a fine parquet flooring, cornice ceiling with dado picture rail and staircase rising to the first floor.

Set off the hallway is a generous home office with door linking through to a cosy sitting room with triple sash windows overlooking the front grounds. The aforementioned kitchen/living space is an outstanding area with a wonderful south facing orientation. This relaxed and informal space with a Stuv log burning stove incorporates a comfortable snug with a handcrafted kitchen to the far side with an extensive run of storage cabinets. The kitchen includes twin dishwashers, a Quooker hot water tap, waste disposal, integrated fridge/freezer, a stainless steel rangemaster stove and a useful and stylish built-in coffee station discreetly hidden behind a run of matching wall cabinets. The full width of rear elevation is fully glazed with aluminium bi-fold doors with integrated blinds that open fully to create a seamless link with the entertaining terrace and lawned garden beyond. To rear of the hallway is a walk-through store with built-in bottle racks leading through to a large utility room with plenty of bespoke fitted cupboards and space for washing appliances, wine coolers, and room for a large American style fridge. A doorway leads to the boot room, with a cupboard housing the central heating boiler and hot water tank. Both the boot room and utility have doors to the outside and underfloor heating runs throughout this area – also a feature in the ground floor cloakroom set off the entrance hallway.

There are four first floor bedrooms, two of which have doors opening to a large balcony above the kitchen extension from which to take in the magnificent sunsets and views of the countryside towards the Tor. The principal bedroom has a good size walk-through dressing room , fitted with bespoke hanging rails leading through to a very fine en suite bathroom with a Lusso stone walk-in shower and Carrera marble floor and wall tiling. A further new en suite shower again with underfloor heating is set off the second bedroom. The family bathroom is particularly spacious, also with matching Lusso stone fittings with a large shower and featuring an elegant freestanding bath. The staircase continues to the second floor with a generous studio style bedroom providing a perfect space for an independent member of the family or growing teenager affording privacy and a sense of independence with a fourth marble finished bathroom at this level.

The annexe
Located immediately to the front of the property is a fully independent annexe with an open plan kitchen and studio living/bedroom area which is currently used as a dedicated gym and fitness suite. This is perfect for a relative, overflow guest accommodation or for those seeking to generate additional income through Airbnb. The annexe has a walk-in fully tiled wet room with electric panel radiators providing independent heating which can be isolated when not in use.

The owners have taken great care to create outdoor space that is both practical and attractive throughout the seasons. Countless ornamental trees have been planted along the boundaries both to the front and rear featuring Portuguese laurels, silver birches, a specimen eucalyptus hedge and flowering cherries. The terrace is perfectly sized for outdoor entertaining particularly with the open link through into the kitchen/family room and a nice feature is the brick built pizza oven with preparation area. At the far end of the garden is a solid and substantial timber garden store. External security features include Ring cameras with live and recorded imaging capabilities, courtesy and aesthetic lighting and in addition there is a 3 phase Tesla car charger, a number of garden power sockets, an outdoor tap and useful storage shed an log store.

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. The market square 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 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.

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: 3,030 sq ft



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