Allens Lane, Wells, ba5

A rare single-storey home of exceptional quality  - tucked at the end of a private, no through road this outstanding single-storey home offers effortless, spacious living without compromise. Extensively extended and beautifully updated using exceptional materials and finishes and provides: a spectacular open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, four double bedrooms (one ensuite), family bathroom, utility room, pantry, generous and manageable gardens, detached garage including a versatile separate room, and off-road parking.

Upon entering the property is a welcoming entrance hall with tiled floor to the front and rich dark wood floorboards to the rear. An alcove is the ideal spot for an item of furniture, along with space for coats and shoes. To the rear of the property is the true centrepiece: a magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/family of real architectural distinction. Handcrafted exposed oak feature trusses soar overhead; two Velux windows flood the space with natural light and a set of 4m triple-glazed aluminium bi-fold doors as well as a tipple-glazed door open the room entirely to the patio and garden beyond. This light and airy space naturally divides into three distinct areas. The kitchen features ash-fronted Shaker style cabinets finished in a tasteful soft taupe colour and topped with quartz worktop. A central island offers further storage with deep pan drawers, finished in a contrasting navy and again topped with quartz. Within the kitchen is a double Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher & fridge, beautifully lit open solid oak shelving and a Smeg range cooker with five burner hob and built -in extractor. To one side is a large, shelved pantry offering plenty of storage and having space for a fridge freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area offering space for a table to seat eight to ten people comfortably and with feature lighting above the table. The sitting area has further windows to the garden and inset spotlights. There is plenty of space for comfortable seating and an egg-shaped, woodburning stove makes a stylish focal point, befitting of a room of this architectural standard. Off the kitchen is a utility room with further cabinets, sink and space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Accessed from the entrance hall are three double bedrooms (one ensuite), a family bathroom and a further double bedroom which could also be used as a snug or office. The principal bedroom is a comfortable double and features a window to the front, exposed rich dark wood floorboards, built -in wardrobes, picture rail and ceiling rose. The ensuite shower room is beautifully appointed and comprises, wood effect resin floor tiles, shower enclosure with rainfall head by Vado - hidden cistern WC, basin, slimline cabinet and a window to the side. Across the hall is a second double bedroom, again with a window to the front and having exposed dark wood floorboards, picture rail and ceiling rose. The third bedroom, currently presented with twin beds, has exposed dark wood floorboards, window to the side, picture rail and ceiling rose. The impressive family bathroom features large marble tiles in shades of cream and grey, hidden cistern WC, bath with Vado concealed valve shower overhead, basin, modern towel radiator and shelved alcove with inset mirror. The fourth bedroom is a versatile room which could also be used as a snug or study and features wood effect resin tiled floor and sliding doors to the patio and garden beyond.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is an appealing paved path leading to the front door and flanked by well-stocked borders of shrubs, roses, flowers and hedging. To the side is a gravel drive with parking for three to four cars leading to the detached garage. The garage is fully insulated, includes an insulated and automatic roller door, light, water and power along with a pedestrian door to the rear garden. The garage has been divided to create a separate room to the rear, ideal for storage, an additional utility or workspace. To the side of the garage is a pedestrian gate opening to the rear garden.

The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and borders of shrubs and spring planting. Adjacent to the house, accessed from both the kitchen/dining/family room and the snug/bedroom four, is a paved patio with space for outdoor furniture and entertaining. A further area is laid to gravel with potager style raised beds ready to use as a productive kitchen garden or planted purely for pleasure. Beyond the raised beds is space for further seating. A wooden shed is neatly tucked away in the corner and offers useful storage and an external power socket.

LOCATION

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 'D'

EPC RATING

Rating 'C'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

DIRECTIONS

From central Wells take the B3139 signposted to Bath. Continue up St. Thomas Street into Bath Road, passing Budgens garage on your right. Take the third turning on the right into Allens Lane. The property can be found a little way along on the left.