Long Lane, Dinder, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

FOR SALE BY AUCTION - AUCTION DATE 25th September 2025 12pm - The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN - Bid remotely via Livestream, in person or by proxy - A Grade II listed, semi detached, four bedroom cottage set in the heart of the village of Dinder and in need of renovation.

A Grade II listed semi-detached, four bedroom cottage set in the heart of the village of Dinder and in need of renovation. The property offers scope to create a wonderful family home.

Upon entering the house is an 'L' shaped hall with part panelled walls, a shelved alcove and laminate floor. To the front is the dual aspect sitting room with wooden floorboard, window seat, picture rails, painted beams and fireplace (currently blocked off). The dining room benefits from a dual aspect, with laminate floor and shelved cupboard. Tiled steps lead to a rear lobby with access to a WC, kitchen and boot room.  The kitchen features a range of units, Vaillant boiler, walk-in pantry, stainless steel sink and space for a cooker and fridge freezer.  The boot room has a door to the front garden and a door to the storeroom/utility room.  The storeroom/utility room benefits from plumbing and electricity with space for a washing machine and further white goods.  A door leads to the rear garden.

From the hall, stairs rise to the first floor with two bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the front is a spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and window to the front. Adjacent is a single bedroom with side aspect.  The family bathroom comprises; a 'P' shaped bath with shower above, WC and vanity wash basin.

To the second floor are two further double bedrooms both with vaulted ceilings and painted beams.

OUTSIDE

A wrought iron gate opens to a front courtyard with raised beds and an area of lawn.  To the rear, accessed from the storeroom is the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.

LOCATION

Dinder is an attractive and quiet village situated 2 miles east of Wells, It has a Grade ll* listed church of Norman origins, a very active and friendly community with several societies and a cricket club. One of the big advantages of Dinder is the excellent access to walks through the beautiful surrounding countryside and woodland.

The picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools.

There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

Gas central heating

SERVICES

Private drainage via septic tank (see legal pack for further details), mains water, gas and electricity are all connected.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'D'

EPC RATING

Rating 'D'

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A371 towards Shepton Mallet. After approx. 2 miles take the left hand turning into the village of Dinder. Follow The Rookery along a short way and at the junction continue straight on towards Long Lane where the property can be found directly in front of you.

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