Easton, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

Set in the village of Easton and benefitting from panoramic views over the Somerset Countryside is the double fronted attached stone cottage.  The property was formerly two cottages and was converted in the 1970's into one spacious property with four bedrooms, large attic room, three reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, low maintenance garden, 'in and out' driveway, ample parking and a large garage and workshop with space for three to four cars. The property would now benefit from updating and is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Upon entering is a good sized hallway with exposed wood floor, deep skirting boards, dado rail and space for coats and shoes.  From here a door leads through to the sitting room, an arch leads through to two further reception rooms and a glazed door leads to the kitchen. The dual aspect sitting room features a bay window to the front, benefitting from wonderful far reaching views, wooden floors, faux beams, shelved alcoves and a stone fireplace with woodburning stove as the focal point.  There is a central archway and plenty of space for comfortable furniture. Across the hall is the family room with window to the front, looking out to the gravelled drive, wooden floor, dado rail and open tread staircase to the first floor.  From the family room, a large opening leads to the dining room with dado rail, wooden floor and space for a table to seat eight to ten people.  From the dining room is a further opening to the breakfast room with window and sliding patio doors to the rear garden and built-in pantry.  Adjacent is the kitchen which runs across the rear of the house and features, terracotta herringbone tiled floor, brick built storage with bespoke pine doors. double stainless steel sink and drainers, five burner gas hob, eye level oven and microwave, further pine fronted cabinets, plate rack, tiled worktops, textured walls and space for a dishwasher, The utility room has further cupboards, sink and cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Leading off the kitchen is the conservatory with terracotta tiled floor, space for seating and a door to the rear garden.

On the first floor is a galleried landing with wooden floor leading to three of the four bedrooms and the family bathroom.  Occupying one half of this floor is the principal suite with bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom.  The bedroom features wooden floorboards and faux beams and benefits from two windows to the front offering spectacular views over the lush Somerset countryside with Glastonbury Tor to one side. Adjacent is the dressing room with two walls of fitted wardrobes and window looking out to the rear garden.  The ensuite bathroom comprises a corner bath, WC, vanity basin, bidet and exposed wooden floorboards.  The second bedroom, again benefits from wonderful views to the front, two shelved cupboards and a wall light. The third bedroom is a comfortable double with built-in shelves, wash basin and window to the rear. The family bathroom features wood cladding, large shower enclosure, WC and wash basin. At the front of the property the former box room now houses a staircase leading to the second floor.  The attic bedroom features, vaulted ceiling, painted brick arch and roof window.  An opening leads through into a sizeable storage area with part boarded ceiling, two roof windows and exposed brick arch. This versatile space could be used for storage or as a hobby room and offers scope (subject to the necessary consents) to be converted into a further bedroom.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a gravelled 'in and out' parking area, offering parking for four to five cars and having two five bar gates.  At the side of the house is a drive leading to the garage and offering parking for a further four to five cars (in tandem) . The garage/workshop features and wide 'up and over' door along with a pedestrian door to the side.  This useful space benefits from light and power and has space for a further three to four cars.

The rear garden is mainly laid to paving for ease of maintenance. The garden features an ornamental well and areas of planting with matures trees, shrubs, rambling roses and flowering plants.  At the rear of the garden is a secluded patio area with space for outdoor furniture and backing on to a high stone wall.

LOCATION

The village of Easton is situated 2.5 miles west of the Cathedral City of Wells and neighbouring Village of Westbury Sub Mendip which has a village shop and public house. There is a regular bus service from Wells to Cheddar which passes through Easton. 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 - please note some of the rooms are not currently connected to the central heating system.

SERVICES

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

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'E'

EPC RATING

EPC rating 'D'

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A371 Cheddar Road to the village of Easton. Carry on through the village passing The Green and Little Green on your left, continue for a further 200m and the property can be found on the right hand side.