Rock Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5

An attractive stone cottage pleasantly situated within the sought-after village of Croscombe. Presented in excellent order throughout, this delightful period home includes a spacious dual-aspect sitting/dining room, two bedrooms and a well-appointed kitchen. St. Mary’s Church, located beyond, provides a wonderful backdrop to the west-facing garden, which enjoys plenty of sunshine. No onward chain. EPC rating D.


A door to the front of the property opens into a dual-aspect sitting/dining room, which benefits from lots of natural light. Within the living area, an exposed stone fireplace has an inset wood-burning stove, providing a lovely focal point. There is ample space within the reception room for a dining table and chairs, and a spiral staircase gives access to the first floor. Wooden latch doors from the sitting/dining room open through to both the kitchen and bathroom, located at the rear of the property. The smartly presented bathroom is fitted with a matching white suite and comprises a low-level WC, a vanity wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with shower mixer taps. Tastefully finished with a range of cream-coloured floor and wall units, the kitchen includes an integrated Neff electric double oven, an under-the-counter fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine and a gas hob with a pull-out extractor hood over. An external door to the rear then leads out to a useful covered store area with a cupboard.

On the first floor, this charming cottage offers two bedrooms plus built-in storage.

OUTSIDE
Whilst there is no allocated off-road parking, on-road parking is available within Rock Street and the neighbouring roads. The beautiful rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped and faces west, enjoying plenty of sunshine throughout the day and into the evening. The garden is well-stocked with a selection of attractive planting and includes a cobbled pathway which meanders down to the bottom. Closer to the property, there is a wonderful patio seating area, which has the advantage of a particularly pleasant outlook, with St. Mary’s Church beyond.

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.