Central Wells
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the main house
- Attached 1 bedroom independent annexe
- Elegant and well maintained
- Super central
- Parking for 3/4 vehicles plus a garage
- Workshop and garden office
- Welcoming open plan kitchen and dining room
- Private, mature walled garden - ideal for dogs and children
Description
THE COPPICE,
25 NEW STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2LE
The house has an entrance hall, sitting room, snug, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, w.c., boot room/rear hall, utility room. Integral garage with huge mezzanine (suitable as office or further accommodation), workshop and log store.
Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms with plenty of storage and an ensuite shower room and family bathroom.
The independent, single-storey annexe has a sitting room/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room.
Outside there is parking for at least 3 cars on a gated driveway, a large garage, and enclosed, private, mature, walled garden and delightful garden office (with electricity and wifi).
Location
Central Wells, just a short walk to the Cathedral and Market Square, with views of the Cathedral from the garden. The property enjoys a wonderfully secluded atmosphere whilst remaining conveniently placed for all amenities.
Description
Believed to date from 1730, the property displays considerable character and appeal, nestled within an exceptionally attractive, private and mature garden.
The charming façade features mellow stonework, painted, rendered elevations and a clay pantile roof, all contributing to its quintessential country-house appearance. Large windows allow natural light to fill all the rooms and views of the glorious gardens are enjoyed throughout the house. Sympathetically maintained with a new roof, new kitchen, bathroom and ensuite and decorated throughout in neutral tones this superior, historic property has timeless, understated elegance.
Further enhancing the appeal of the property is a gated driveway providing ample parking, together with a garage incorporating a mezzanine level above, offering potential for additional accommodation if required (subject to any necessary consents), and a versatile annexe.
Overall, this is an exceptionally attractive home of considerable charm, set within enchanting gardens in a highly desirable location.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a hallway which leads to all the ground floor accommodation.
On the left is a delightful snug with shutters on the windows and classic mellow oak floorboards. An exposed, original brick wall and unique, recess, glass display cupboard add to the sense of the passage of time in this unique home. A glazed door leads to the garden and a large understairs cupboard is ideal for less frequently used items.
Double glass internal doors open to the sitting room, oak floors set the tone, a stunning heritage bay window frames the view of the garden and a wood burning stove adds warmth for the winter months.
The dining room and kitchen are open plan, again an attractive, traditional, south-facing, curved bay window fills the room with light, warmth and wonderful views of the garden.
Classic and stylish limestone flooring offer continuity and sage fitted units with a pale quartz composite worksurface create an appealing workspace with plenty of storage. Considered lighting, including plinth up lights, under unit lights and LED around the shelves, provide various options for the right ambience when cooking or entertaining. Integrated appliances include a fridge, dishwasher, induction hob, extractor and eyelevel double oven. There is plenty of space for a large table and chairs.
At the rear is a cloakroom which leads to a w.c..
The kitchen opens to boot room which leads out, through a stable door, to the sheltered terrace and garden. The utility room has plenty of space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer and there are fitted units and a large Belfast sink. A door opens to the garage, where stairs rise to a mezzanine – currently used for storage but potentially ideal for an office or further accommodation.
The single storey, self-contained annexe offers overflow accommodation or potential rental income depending on your preference. It consists of a sitting room/dining room with independent access from New Street, a kitchen/breakfast room, with door to south gardens, 1 bedroom with sliding, glazed French doors to the garden, and a shower room.
Outside
The superb gardens are a significant feature of this property comprising an expanse of level lawn interspersed with ornamental shrubs, specimen conifers, climbing plants and established trees, creating year-round interest and privacy. A terrace beside the house provides an ideal sheltered setting for al fresco dining and entertaining and there is an additional terrace to the west. In the far southwest corner is a charming stone garden studio and on the east boundary is a timber tool shed.
The mature, walled gardens have been maintained by the same gardener for many years and they form a scenic backdrop to the accommodation.
Double timber gates open to the drive where there is parking for at least 3 if not 4 vehicles plus space in the garage. The garage has a remote controlled up-and-over door. Beside the garage is a covered log store and a workshop.
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Grade 11 Listed. Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas (new combi boiler 2022). Council Tax Band G. EPC N/A.
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.
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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.
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Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
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Affordability
Monthly repayments£6,519
Property: £ 1,300,000
Deposit: £ 130,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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