2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Croscombe, Nr. Wells
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Recently refurbished cottage
- Private, spacious courtyard garden
- Quirky and full of character
- Open living room/dining room
- Discreet, tucked away location
- Popular village just a couple of miles from Wells
Description
HIDDEN COTTAGE,
LONG STREET, CROSCOMBE, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 3QQ
The house has an enclosed porch, open plan living/dining room, a newly refurbished kitchen, family bathroom and upstairs 2 double bedrooms off a bright landing.
Outside a private, terraced courtyard garden wraps around the property to the rear and an authentic brick ‘privy’ provides storage in the northwest corner.
Location
Situated close to Wells, nestled in the lee of the Mendips, Croscombe is an ancient village, known to date back to at least 706. It developed in the 16th and 17th centuries with the boom in the wool trade. During this period many houses, cottages and inns were built, and the church was reconstructed. Today Croscombe is a popular and vibrant residential area with a very friendly and active community (of about 600) with a Church, excellent primary school, active village hall, with adjacent children’s play area and The George pub. There is a regular bus (174) connecting Croscombe to Wells and Bath.
Discreetly located in a very private location behind another period property, it is ideal as a lock-up-and-leave, or for those requiring a sense of privacy and security.
Description
This delightful cottage has surprisingly high ceilings, large windows and most of the rooms are dual aspect so the accommodation is bathed in natural light throughout the day.
Recently renovated, with a new kitchen, family bathroom and electrics, it is a perfect Somerset bolt hole.
Not listed and with oodles of character and charm both inside and out.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a spacious living room. A central fireplace is a focal point with an electric wood effect fire (could be changed to a log burning stove if preferred). This room can be configured to suit your requirements, there is plenty of space for seating around the fireplace plus space for a dining table and chairs.
The kitchen has fitted units, attractive wooden worksurface, electric hob, extractor and eyelevel oven. There’s also space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.
There is a handy understairs cupboard and the large family bathroom has also been recently updated.
Open-beamed stairs rise to a bright landing and a feature of both bedrooms is exposed timber floors. The main bedroom has built-in-wardrobes.
Outside
Extensive on-road parking is available, and the house is approached through a discreet, stable-door which opens to a traditional thoroughfare.
A painted timber gate leads to an enclosed porch by the front door, this porch provides space for coats and boots and it opens to the rear garden. A path wraps around the property to the north where steps rise to a paved terrace.
This elevated terrace is an ideal seating area with masses of potential. There are various beds – perfect for vegetables and/or shrubs and flowers. In the northwest corner a shed, perhaps originally the ‘privy’, is now a garden store.
Tenure and other points
Not listed. Mains electricity, drainage and water. Electric combi boiler. Renovated and rewired in the last 5 years. Council Tax Band B. EPC Rating F.
Directions
From Wells follow the A371 towards Shepton Mallet. Upon entering the village of Croscombe the property is on the left-hand side of Long Street set behind The Well House. The property is approached via a white wooden door in The Well House – the door has
“Hidden Cottage” on the central glass window.
About the Area
Croscombe is a well served village with general stores/public house, village hall, church and a primary school. The village is c.3 miles from Wells and c.2 miles from Shepton Mallet.
Shepton Mallet is a pleasant small historic market town set in the heart of the Mendips offering a range of amenities and a choice of shopping facilities including a retail park. There is a particularly good range of schools (both state and private) within easy striking distance.
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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We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
Property Details
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Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
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- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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