Immaculate house on Ash Lane, Wells
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Immaculately presented home in prestigious location
- Open views across Wells
- Spacious accommodation arranged over 3 floors
- Fabulous kitchen/breakfast room and utility room
- 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms (3 ensuite)
- Stunning landscaped garden
- Walking distance to the historic city of wells, Schools, cafe and amenities
- Highly desirable residential area
Description
59 ASH LANE
WELLS BA5 2LW
Set in an elevated position overlooking the historic city of Wells, this immaculate, recently refurbished 6 bedroom home commands stunning far-reaching views, with Wells Cathedral taking centre stage and Glastonbury Tor rising in the distance.
The house comprises an entrance hall, spacious reception room, large kitchen/breakfast room, snug, utility room and cloakroom. There are six bedrooms in total arranged over the first and second floors with four bathrooms (three of which are ensuite).
Double gates open from Ash Lane onto a generous gravelled driveway providing ample parking. The rear garden has been beautifully landscaped for low maintenance.
Location
Ash Lane is widely regarded as one of the best residential addresses in Wells — a peaceful, established road made up of individual character homes of various styles and sizes.
It’s just a short stroll to local schools (including Wells Cathedral School and The Blue School), plus shops, cafes, sports clubs and the historic city centre.
Wells itself offers a vibrant mix of amenities, markets and cultural events, all beneath the stunning backdrop of Wells Cathedral and The Bishop’s Palace. The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and offers easy access to Glastonbury, Bruton, Bath and Bristol
It is also close to various footpaths, the most notable being the West Mendip Way. These link up to a vast network which access the beautiful surrounding countryside including the AONB of the Mendip Hills.
No. 59 has stunning views of the Cathedral and Glastonbury Tor and fabulous open views of the fields behind. The house is set back from the road in a stunning landscaped garden and enjoys privacy in a peaceful setting.
Description
An immaculately presented detached house built in 2006 and set in one of the most sought after areas in the city of Wells. The property has spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, with a stunning south-facing rear garden. It has been completely refurbished and extended by the current owners to include a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room and new bathrooms throughout. There are 6 bedrooms in total over the first and second floors with 4 bathrooms (3 ensuite). There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, electric remote controlled blinds in every room as well as excellent storage and solar panels.
Accommodation
An airy entrance hall leads in from the gravelled parking with stone floors, useful storage and downstairs cloakroom. The immaculate, well-planned kitchen/breakfast room is centred around a large island and offers ample dining space. It is fitted with an electric Aga, Kaiser electric oven and Klarstein hob, integrated Bosch dishwasher, quartz worktops and a double Belfast sink set beneath a large window overlooking the terrace and garden. Double doors from here open on the sunny terrace completing this exceptional kitchen.
The spacious reception room benefits from windows to the front and rear has wooden floors and fireplace with stone surround. An archway leads through to a sunny garden room with tiled flooring and large windows to take in the view. A sitting room/snug to the other side of the hall offers views to the front and fields beyond – a rare view. A spacious utility room with space for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional fridge or freezer along with a further Belfast sink. A new boiler along with pressurised hot water tank was installed in 2020. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor. A principal bedroom with large square bay window with views over the grass fields/park beyond plus ensuite shower. There are two further double bedrooms, one currently used as sitting room with double doors opening on to a generous balcony with glass balustrade taking in the majestic views of Wells Cathedral. A smaller bedroom has created a useful study, also encompassing the view beyond.
On the second floor there are two further bedrooms, each with ensuites and dressing rooms. Together with excellent storage under the eaves and continued far reaching views.
Outside
A large gravelled driveway opens off Ash Lane with double gates and high stone walls with a well planted mature raised beds. Pedestrian access runs along both sides of the house via wooden slatted gates. The fabulous south facing terrace accessed from the kitchen, with steps down into the amazing garden. The sun terrace adjacent to the house has electric sunshades and a glass balustrade. Steps lead down to the stunning 100ft garden that has been carefully and beautifully designed. Stone walls, gentle steps with gravel and stone guide you down a winding path with mature planting creating privacy and interest. A striking cascading water feature flows into a garden rill, crossed by brick bridges and coping stones, before spilling into a circular pool from a stylish trough and spout — forming a truly magical and serene outdoor space. Pedestrian access runs along both sides of the house.
Tenure and other Points
Freehold. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Solar panels. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating B.
Directions
From our office continue along Priory Road to the Junction and turn right onto Princes Road. Continue straight ahead at the traffic lights and pass the Esso garage. Turn left at the mini roundabout, passing Waitrose, and turn right at the traffic lights. Take the first left into Milton Lane and then at the T junction turn right onto Ash Lane. The property can be found on the right-hand side approximately half way along.
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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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.
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Property Details
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