Coxley, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

A splendid three to four bedroom detached family home situated within the heart of Coxley with good sized terraced garden, wonderful countryside views and no onward chain. The property has been within the same family ownership for over 50 years, improved over the years whilst still offering scope to place your own mark, subject to the necessary consents.

Upon entering the house is a conservatory porch with tiled floor, space for a couple of comfy chairs a door to the main entrance hall and glazed door to the dining room/bedroom four.  The entrance hall is a good size with window to the front, dado rail and understairs space, ideal for a desk or storage.  From the hall is the first of the three reception rooms, this bright room is currently presented as a study and has a coved ceiling, large window to the front and a further window to the side. Adjacent is the sitting room, again a bright room with sliding doors to the garden and beautiful far reaching views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The sitting room offers plenty of space for comfortable seating and features a modern inset gas fire as the focal point.  To one side is a coloured stone low wall with nooks and a TV shelf.   The kitchen comprises a range of units along with an eye level oven and microwave, ceramic hob, space for a dishwasher and a one and a half bowl sink, perfectly placed to enjoy the superb countryside view.  From the kitchen are doors into both the utility room and the dining room/bedroom four.  The dining room is a versatile space, currently presented as a ground floor bedroom, ideal for a dependent relative or visiting family.  This spacious room could also be used as a further sitting room or playroom and has wood effect flooring, window to the side and sliding patio doors to the conservatory porch at the front of the house.  Leading off the dining room is a well-appointed ensuite wet floor shower room.  The room has been finished to a high standard and features soft grey tiling with mosaic border, high level WC, wash basin, modern towel radiator and a wet floor shower.  The utility room, again benefits from the countryside view, and has further cabinets, space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is space for further white goods and a door leading out to the garden.

To the first floor is a landing leading to the three double bedrooms and family shower room. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned room with a dual aspect, having a window to the front and sliding doors leading out to a wonderful balcony with space for outside furniture and marvellous views.  The second bedroom also has a lovely outlook over the fields to the rear and has an airing cupboard housing the Vaillant boiler.  To the front of the house is the generous third bedroom with large dormer window, plenty of space for bedroom furniture and eaves storage. The family shower room is fully tiled with honey coloured travertine style tiles and comprises; a hidden cistern WC, wash hand basin, Illuminated mirror, large walk-in shower and modern towel radiator.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the house a driveway and turning space with parking for three to four cars.  To one side is a graveled area offering additional parking, if needed. To the other side of the drive is a good sized area of lawn with natural stone wall, mature trees and borders planted with shrubs and flowering plants.  A pedestrian gate leads from the drive to the rear garden.

The established rear garden is set out over three levels and features a wide array of different shrubs, bushes, trees, flower beds and seating areas to benefit from the sun throughout the day. A large gravelled area, is the ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining and offers lovely views over the surrounding fields.

To one side is a large block built outbuilding divided into two useful storage areas/workshops. These useful spaces could (subject to the necessary consents) be converted into a home office or space for a home based business.

At the side of the house is a corrugated shed/store and a further gravelled area ideal for storage or garden pots.  from here a pedestrian gate leads back to the front of the property.

LOCATION

Coxley is a small village situated a short distance to the south of Wells (approx. 5 minutes drive) and offers facilities including a village hall, primary school, church and restaurant.

Nearby, the picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools.

There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

Gas central heating

SERVICES

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

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'E'

EPC RATING

Rating 'D'

VIEWING

Viewing is strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A39, signposted to Glastonbury. Continue for approx. 1 1/2 miles to the village of Coxley. Once in Coxley continue for a further 500m, passing Burcott Lane on the right, you will see a shop on the corner and a red telephone box on the right. The property can be found a little further along on the right