94 ST. CUTHBERT AVENUE, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2JS
The house has an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility area and integral garage. Upstairs the principal bedroom has a study area and ensuite shower room. There are 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The loft is fully boarded and easily accessible.
Outside there is parking for 2 vehicles on a gravel drive and to the left is an attractive lawned garden with floral borders. The rear garden is the star of the show, it is well maintained with paved terraces, a studio, a timber tool shed, a kitchen garden and orchard area which blends seamlessly with the mature woodland beyond the fence line, giving an appealing sense that it is never ending.
Location
A highly desirable residential enclave with mature woodland to the rear, within 15 minutes walk of Waitrose and even closer to the Blue School. This house ticks boxes you didn’t even know you had. The access at the back to the Sports Centre and Strawberry Line is a wonderful bonus.
The mature trees along the Strawberry Line route are home to diverse birdlife, filling the air with birdsong.
It is worth noting that there is a regular bus route on St Cuthbert Avenue into Wells Bus Station and to Wedmore and other local villages.
Description
An attractive property that has been well-maintained and extended over the years to create spacious and balanced accommodation over two floors. Large brand-new windows ensure there is plenty of natural light and there are attractive views from all of the windows. The integral garage is large enough to double as a utility space and a studio in the garden adds versatile office or play space.
The fabulous garden is productive and provides an attractive backdrop to this super family home.
Accommodation
A covered porch welcomes you at the front of the house. The front door opens to a central hallway. To the left is a dual aspect sitting room which could also accommodate a dining table or workspace, if required. A log burning stove is a cosy focal point and large French doors open to the sunny, south facing terrace.
There is an under the stairs cupboard and a door opens to the kitchen/dining room, to the right a large cupboard, is perfect for coats and boots – or dogs!
The kitchen is a surprisingly spacious addition, with French doors opening at the end to the garden. Like all the accommodation, it is bright and cheerful. Base units provide storage and a well maintained oak worksurface is an attractive feature.
There is space for a washing machine, under counter fridge and dishwasher. A handsome Rangemaster cooker has 5 gas rings, a hotplate, 2 ovens and a grill. The matching Rangemaster extractor above, completes the look.
A door opens from the kitchen into the integral garage. This is currently used for storage but it has got plumbing for a w.c. and there is plenty of space for white goods. There is an electric up-and-over garage door.
Upstairs a split landing leads to 4 bedrooms. On the right, the principal bedroom is super spacious, dual aspect with study area and ensuite shower room. The other 3 bedrooms are on the left along with the family bathroom. All rooms have attractive views.
The loft is accessed via a hatch on the landing, it has a ladder and light and it is boarded. The boiler is located here and it is a great space for infrequently used items.
Outside
A gravel driveway accommodates up to 2 cars in front of the garage. To the left is a lawned garden with attractive floral borders with gorgeous roses. There is plenty of on-street parking if required.
A large, enclosed, south-facing, rear garden with distinctive zones is a fabulous feature of this home. Firstly, by the house a generous patio area is perfect for outdoor living. Beyond this, there is a good sized lawned area with floral borders. This progresses to a further paved terrace beside a versatile timber studio. The garden continues beyond this to become an orchard and kitchen garden brimming with fruit trees, rhubarb and strawberries. There are multiple log stores and a gate opens at the end to the woodland beyond which adjoins the Strawberry Line foot/cycle path and Wells Sports Centre grounds.
Tenure and other points.
Freehold. Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. New windows throughout – (8 installed in Sept 2025). Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating C.
Directions
From our office follow Priory Road to the junction then turn right onto West Street. Go past the garage and turn left at the mini roundabout on to Whiting Way. Take a left at the lights and then next right, at the lights, onto Wookey Hole Road. Pass the junction with Kennion Road and take the first left after the junction on to Blake Road. Follow this to the junction with Welsford Avenue, turn right and then left on to Mount Pleasant Avenue. Follow this to the righthand bend by Goodymoor Ave and take the road to the left after the bend, St. Cuthberts Ave. Take the first right off this, Western Retreat, and left at the bottom. The house will be found approx. 30mts on the right (southside).
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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
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Property Details
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