Property Description: Guide Price: £675,000 to £725,000. This handsome and immaculately presented, stone built, four bedroomed Edwardian property has been newly renovated to an exceptional standard but still encapsulates the feel of a period property of its time, with its high ceilings, generous room sizes and bay windows. The house is a perfect blend of old meets new. Many original features remain yet the property has seen a serious upgrade creating a fabulous open plan kitchen/breakfast room and principal bedroom suite on the top floor. With new windows and a total re-plumb and re-wire this property has been taken to the next level.
Located in an elevated position on the desirable east side of the city of Wells it is a pleasant walk to bustling High Street either down the road taking in the stunning view of the Cathedral or through Tor Woods passing the moat and Bishops Palace. There are plenty of popular schools in the area together with fantastic amenities and historical culture.
As you step into this property you are immediately struck by the generous proportions of an Edwardian house of this calibre. The light and bright sitting room has a south facing bay window with sash windows and as with all the rooms in this house it is tastefully and stylishly decorated. The focus of the room is an original cast iron open fire place with a painted surround and mantle piece. The dining room is currently set up as second sitting room and has a window looking out to the rear of the property. Again there is a fireplace and either side are original wooden painted cupboards providing useful storage. The stylish, double aspect kitchen/breakfast room is certainly the hub of the home. It is light and bright and with French doors that open out onto the decked terrace there is a connection with garden. The kitchen is well equipped with integrated appliances, a double Belfast sink and space for a range cooker and the breakfast bar provides extra practical worktop space for cooking as well as for entertaining. There is engineered oak flooring running through the kitchen and there is space for a good-sized table. As well as spacious rooms, the ground floor also has a separate utility room, a downstairs WC, large storage cupboards and an inner hall with side access to the garden - perfect for boots and hanging coats.
On the first floor there are two well proportioned double bedrooms and a good sized single bedroom. The bedroom to the front of the house has a double aspect with sash windows giving a lovely view of the Parish church to the west and views over to Tor woods to the south. The bedroom to the rear has views up the lane. These three tastefully decorated bedrooms are served by a family shower room with a part glazed door and large walk in tiled shower.
Up the next flight of stairs and you arrive at the spacious and beautifully presented principal suite, which is built into the eaves with the addition of two new dormer windows. There is plenty of space here for a small sitting area and a built in wardrobe. The en-suite bathroom, again with a new dormer window, has a luxurious feel with both a bath and separate shower.
Outside: The enclosed landscaped garden has been thoughtfully designed with a combination of original stone and brick walls and wooden fencing. From the kitchen/breakfast room, French doors lead out onto a paved terrace providing ample room for entertaining, with plenty of space for garden furniture. The terrace then wraps around the house and has a very private outdoor seating area on the west side. From the level terrace steps lead up to the lawn and a path leads you up to the top of the garden where there is a quaint octagonal summerhouse. Perfect for the warm summer months, this provides a shaded space to sit and relax. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn surrounded by shrubs and a 'cock and hen' stone wall built of local stone.
At the rear of the property, there is a tarmac driveway with parking for two cars with steps that lead up the the rear garden.
Location: The exceptional house is on the corner of Bath Road and Beryl Lane on the popular east side of the picturesque city of Wells. It is a short walk into town with its bustling High Street and a twice weekly produce market and also close to countryside walks both to the north and south.
Wells provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets), a cinema, leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors, some fabulous independent shops and even some art shops for those seeking something a little different. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and Bishop Palace. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Stoberry Park School, St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School, St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and The Blue School as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.
Bath Road is on a bus route and the cities of Bath and Bristol are with easy reach and Bristol International Airport is 20 miles. There are main line rail links to London and the South West at Castle Cary, Bristol and Bath.
Directions: SatNav = BA5 3HP / What3Words = reforming.rejoins.loudly
Council Tax: Band E (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Somerset County Council 0300 123 2224
Services: Mains water, mains sewage, gas central heating and mains electricity.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is a driveway with parking for two cars with power for an EV charger. This property is in a conservation area. Works to the property include - Full re wire: completed 2024, Loft alterations including two new rear dormer windows: completed 2024, New boiler and radiator: completed 2024, New felt and batten throughout: completed 2024, Upgraded existing windows throughout, new front door and rear patio doors, New sash windows to loft and extension completed 2024, Additional extra parking 2024. The vendors answered "yes" when asked if the owner of a neighbouring property is proposing to develop property or land nearby or make alterations to nearby buildings. The vendors answered "yes" when asked if any drains, pipes or wires leading to any neighbour’s property cross the property. When asked: "Has any notice been received under the Party Wall Act 1996 in respect of any shared/ party boundaries?" The vendors answered - "Yes. Removal of shared chimney at neighbours expense".
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