1 DANES LEA
WEDMORE BS28 4AX
Description
Just a short stroll from the heart of Wedmore and its excellent village amenities, this three bedroom terraced property offers light and bright accommodation and is an exciting opportunity as the property would benefit from updating and modernisation throughout.
Guide Price £260,000
Location
Positioned just a short walk from the centre of the popular village of Wedmore. The village boasts amongst other things, clothes and shoe shops, a fish monger and greengrocer, a fabulous deli, gallery and a wonderful, corner shop. There are also café’s, various restaurants including an Indian Restaurant and 3 pubs. The active village hall provides a venue for various, eclectic events throughout the year. St. Mary’s church is a welcoming hub in the village, again with many events throughout the year.
Wedmore First School and preschool feeds into Hugh Sexeys Middle School in Blackford and then Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar. There are various sports clubs including tennis, bowls, cricket, and junior football.
Wells is 8 miles east offering further facilities, and the M5 is a similar distance to the west, plus Bristol Airport is only 14 miles north.
Accommodation
Tucked away in a peaceful location on the popular St Medard Estate. The property is offering an exciting opportunity to put your own stamp on the house.
The front path leads to a covered porch with useful storage cupboard housing the meters and the recycling bins.
There is a welcoming entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard under the stairs. The kitchen is located to the front of the house, overlooking the front lawned area with a range of wall and base units, as well as an integrated electric oven and gas hob and plumbing for washing machine.
The sitting room has plenty of natural light and offers ample space for comfortable seating and dining opening out onto a conservatory at the rear with direct access to the garden. The conservatory will require some further attention.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom fitted with a bath and electric shower over the bath.
There is gas central heating installed in the property but the boiler will require some attention along with other areas of the property.
Outside
There is a garden laid to lawn and a useful shed along with the benefit of direct access to the rear leading to the garage and parking. The front garden is laid predominantly to lawn and gently slopes towards the road.
Tenure and other Points
Freehold, Mains gas, electricity, water. Council Tax C, EPC D
Directions – BS28 4AX What3Words: ///slid.tank.ambushes. From the centre of Wedmore, follow Pilcorn Street up past the church in the direction of Mark, Highbridge. Turn right into St Medard Road and Danes Lea is the second turning on right and No 1 is on the left.
About the area
The village is well served with amenities for day-to-day living. It has a well-regarded primary school, making it popular with families, and a village shop that caters for everyday essentials. There is also a post office, an active village hall, a pharmacy, and a good selection of independent shops including a butcher, bakery, delicatessen, gift shops and small boutiques. Wedmore is particularly known for its strong café and pub culture, with several pubs and eateries that act as social hubs for both residents and visitors.
In terms of location, Wedmore is conveniently placed for access to nearby towns and cities. Wells, England’s smallest city and famous for its cathedral, lies about 9 miles to the east and can usually be reached by car in around 20 minutes. Glastonbury Street and the centre of Glastonbury are approximately 7 miles away, typically a 15–20 minute drive. Shepton Mallet is around 14 miles distant and takes roughly 30 minutes by car. Bath, with its Roman and Georgian heritage, is about 30 miles away and usually reachable in around an hour, while Bristol is approximately 27 miles to the north-east, taking about 45–50 minutes depending on traffic. Taunton, the county town of Somerset, lies roughly 25 miles to the south-west and is generally around a 40–45 minute drive. Castle Cary railway station, which offers direct services to London Paddington, is about 15 miles away and can normally be reached in around 30 minutes by car.
Wedmore has a rich historic character, with buildings ranging from medieval cottages to handsome Georgian houses clustered around the village centre. The church of St Mary is a notable landmark, and the village has long associations with agriculture and the surrounding wetlands. Community life is particularly strong, with numerous clubs and societies. There are active sports clubs including cricket, football and a tennis club, while nearby golf courses add to the recreational appeal. Cultural activities such as local theatre productions, music events and art groups are well supported, contributing to Wedmore’s reputation as a lively, friendly and well-balanced village that combines rural charm with practical convenience.
Important Notes
Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements
Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.
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.
P.S.
A few extra comments.
Mortgages – we can help.
Bridging loans – We can help.
Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing.
Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.
Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.
Call us for information on any of these points
Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.
VIEWINGS
Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.