Balch Road, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

Set on a corner plot with gardens facing both south and east, is this beautifully presented semi-detached home. The property benefits from three double bedrooms, family bathroom and spacious, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with well-appointed kitchen and integrated appliances. There is a fully insulated outbuilding, previously used as an Airbnb and offering potential for a home based business (subject to the necessary consents), along with off road parking for two cars.

Upon entering is a bright 'L' shaped entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and understairs cupboard with space and plumbing for a washer/dryer along with space for day to day storage. Leading off the hall is a downstairs cloakroom with WC and corner vanity basin. From the hall are two doors, both leading through to the open plan living accommodation. This bright space benefits from a triple aspect and naturally divides into distinct areas. The well-appointed kitchen features a range of cream Shaker style cabinets with solid wood worktops, window looking out over the south facing garden, Belfast sink, pantry with double doors and 'coffee nook, ceramic hob, Zanussi double oven, integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer (available by negotiation). Tucked neatly in a cupboard in the corner of the kitchen is the 'Vaillant' combi-boiler. A breakfast bar, with feature pendant lighting above, offers seating for two to three people and divides the kitchen from the dining area. The dining area can comfortably accommodate a table to seat six to eight people and is open to the sitting area. The room widens to create a generous seating area with windows to the front and side, ample space for comfortable seating and a fireplace with brick surround, marble hearth, log burning stove and oak beam mantle, making a lovely focal point within the room. The windows benefit from bespoke blinds, which the vendor is happy to include.

From the hall stairs rise to the bright landing with window to the front and heated airing cupboard. The principal bedroom is a good size with window overlooking the gardens along with fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, internal lighting and power. To the front of the property is a second double bedroom with fitted wardrobes (partially housing the chimney breast within) and a view over the garden. The third bedroom is a generous single or cosy double, again with a front aspect. The family bathroom comprises a bath with waterfall shower above, WC, contemporary grey vanity wash basin with large fitted mirror above and WC.

The property is presented in excellent condition and was newly rendered in 2023.

THE OUTHOUSE

Outside is a The Outhouse which is fully insulated and comprises a main room with herringbone parquet floor and window along with a separate shower room with WC, shower, wash basin and separate combi boiler. This versatile space has previously generated an income as an Airbnb but could equally be used for a home office, studio or home based business (all subject to any necessary consents).

OUTSIDE

A pedestrian gate opens to the front garden which benefits from an easterly aspect, enjoying the morning sun. The garden is enclosed by mature hedges and is mainly laid to lawn with circular patio and borders of shrubs and flowering plants. A stepping stone path leads to the parking area offering off road parking for two cars. to the side of the house is a small area laid to gravel and offering space for pots or additional planting. A path leads past 'The Outhouse' to the sheltered south facing part of the garden which is mainly laid to paving and gravel with space for outside furniture and entertaining. There are borders of planting, raised beds and a step with trellis on either side leading to a small wooden store and wooden shed - ideal for garden storage. The garden benefits from an outside tap, outside lighting and sockets along with an electric car charging point.

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

SERVICES

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

HEATING

Gas central heating

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'B'

EPC RATING

Rating 'C'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner.  Tel:

DIRECTIONS

From the Wells Office turn left onto Priory Road and carry on to the roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit on the A39. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Burcott Road then take the next right into Balch Road. Follow the road round and the property can be found further after approx. 100m on the left hand side.