Gate Lane, Wells, Somerset, BA5

A self-contained first floor flat, conveniently situated within walking distance of the city centre. Enjoying lots of natural light, the well-balanced accommodation includes one double bedroom, a spacious sitting/dining room, a kitchen with integrated appliances and a mezzanine ideal as a home office or temporary bedroom. Outside, there is one allocated off-road parking space. No chain. EPC rating C.


A flight of external steps, shared with one neighbouring apartment, lead to the property. A door to the front opens into a central hall, which incorporates the staircase to the mezzanine floor and access to a storage cupboard beneath.

The sitting/dining room is generous in size and, being south-facing, benefits from plenty of natural light. The double glazed window to the rear also provides a pleasant, leafy outlook. Adjoining is the kitchen, fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units. Within the kitchen, there is a newly fitted integrated under-the-counter fridge, plus an electric oven, a gas hob and a washer/dryer. The Vaillant boiler, for the gas-fired central heating (under floor), is located behind one of the wall cupboards in the kitchen.

The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with screen and shower mixer taps, a low-level WC and a vanity wash hand basin.

The bedroom is located on the same level with a double-glazed window to the front of the building, taking in a view towards the Mendip Hills and Pen Hill mast.

Upstairs, the useful mezzanine floor provides flexibility and offers a fantastic space which could be utilised as a temporary bedroom, a home office, playroom or hobby space. With two skylight windows, the mezzanine is also wonderfully light and airy.

OUTSIDE
The property has one designated off-road parking space within the front courtyard area.

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. Bristol and Bath are readily accessible, as is Castle Cary to the south which has the nearest mainline train station to London Paddington.

There is excellent schooling locally,  both state and independent. The property is conveniently located within easy travelling distance of a number of local primary schools, as well as Wells Blue School.