Penn Place, South Street , Wells, BA5

Set in a private gated development in the heart of the historic city of Wells is The Lantern House. This unique property has been thoughtfully and tastefully curated, with high end fixtures and fittings and an exacting eye for detail. The bright and airy accommodation is laid out on one level with a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, entrance hall, dressing room/study, double bedroom and well-appointed shower room. An attractive enclosed garden sits on the southern side of the property and there is an allocated car space in the communal parking area.

A delightful arched front door leads into the entrance hall with attractive tiled floor and a built-in mirrored cupboard, ideal for coats, shoes and additional storage. Opposite is a discreetly hidden slimline cupboard housing the electrical consumer unit. From the hall a door opens to the spectacular open-plan living space. This wonderful room, with high ceilings and the eponymous roof lantern at its centre, is filled with natural light and naturally divides to offer well-appointed kitchen, dining and sitting areas.

The kitchen, with tiled floor, features a range of sleek cabinets with soft grey finish and topped with Luxore Quartz work surfaces. Within the kitchen units are deep pan drawers, ‘magic’ corner units and two full height, pull-out larder units - all with soft close. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, ceramic hob and NEFF eye level oven with slide-and-hide door and warming drawer below, an AEG extractor and a washer-dryer. Along with space for an American style fridge freezer and integrated refuse and recycling bins, there is a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with waste disposal unit. A peninsula unit, with high upstand, divides the kitchen from the dining area.

On the dining side are a range of bespoke cabinets, with display nooks above, finished in soft grey and offering plenty of storage. The dining area sits beneath the roof lantern and can comfortably accommodate a table to seat eight to ten guests. At the southern end of the room, with bifold doors opening onto the sunny garden, is the sitting area. This generous space offers plenty of room for comfortable seating and bespoke cabinetry providing an abundance of useful storage.

From the sitting room a door leads through into the dressing room/study. Custom-made plywood cabinets from floor to ceiling provide hanging space and storage and a dressing table/desk sits in front of the window. To one side is the bedroom with a window looking south over the garden. To the other side of the dressing room is the well-appointed shower room with rooflight and window and a shelved airing cupboard housing the Worcester boiler. The shower room is tiled in marble in soft grey and taupe tones and comprises large walk-in shower, wash basin, WC, bidet, mirrored cabinet and towel radiator.

OUTSIDE

The garden is enclosed by iron railings and hedging. It is designed to be low maintenance and is mainly paved, offering ample space for outdoor furniture and entertaining along with plenty of planted pots. To one side is a raised deck, beneath which is a flowerbed which could easily be re-instated if required. On the other side of the garden is a pergola covered by a prolific scented wisteria originating from a neighbouring property. There are outside connections to water and electricity.

Approaching the property from South Street are two wooden gates (one for vehicles and one for pedestrians) which have a key code and/or remote control entry system. The gates open to a communal parking area with an allocated space for The Lantern House and a pathway leads from the car park to the front door of the property.

LOCATION

The Lantern House, which is within the curtilage of a listed building, is ideally situated close to the centre of Wells. It is only a few minutes’ walk from the lively High Street and the picturesque Market Place with its twice weekly markets selling excellent local produce and a good choice of tasty street food. Wells also offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a good selection of pubs and restaurants, a leisure centre with swimming pool, and both dentists’ and doctors’ surgeries. Sporting facilities to be enjoyed locally include delightful bicycle routes across the Levels and scenic walks up on the Mendip Hills. Sailing and fishing can be enjoyed in the Chew Valley, while there are two local golf clubs together with more adventurous sports available such as caving and climbing.

There are regular concerts in the Cathedral and the Cathedral School with a choice of spiritual and more secular music. Several festivals during the year include the increasingly popular food and well regarded literary events, while a multi-screen cinema and the small theatre bring a variety of entertainments.

Together with the lovely medieval Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace with its beautiful gardens, the Conservation Area of Wells is an architectural feast for the eyes.

A good choice of excellent local primary and secondary schools (state and independent) are within easy reach.

For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (with direct services to London Paddington and to the west) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol (with frequent rail services to London and the west) and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located some 20 miles away and are easily accessible.

TENURE

Freehold - Maintenance charge currently £600.00 per annum (payable quarterly) -  for maintenance of communal areas and car park

HEATING

Gas central heating - Underfloor heating throughout and heated towel radiator

SERVICES

Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'E'

EPC RATING

Rating 'C'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

DIRECTIONS

From the Wells office in Broad Street. Turn left into St John’s Street then left into South Street. Follow the road and the gates to Penn Place will be found on the left hand side just after the car park on the right.

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