Property Description: Guide Price - £475,000 to £525,000. Situated on the western fringes of Wells, this bright and up to date detached family home offers a perfect blend of character, modern updates, and fabulous countryside views. The property has a recently fitted kitchen, spacious living areas, a large utility room, and a terrific rear garden with a summerhouse. Stepping in, a porch provides space for coats and shoes, along with a cupboard housing the recently fitted gas boiler. The hallway leads to the open plan living/dining room, kitchen, and a cloakroom with WC and basin, and has a useful under stairs storage cupboard.
The open plan living/dining room is a generous space, featuring a bay window, picture rails, and original doors. The dining area comfortably accommodates an 8-10 seat table, while the living room has a feature fireplace (currently blocked off). At the far end, the garden room provides an additional living area with French doors opening out to the paved terrace and garden. A standout feature is the glass ceiling, which floods the space with natural light and creates a bright and airy atmosphere.
Adjacent to the garden room, the recently fitted kitchen is beautifully appointed with a range of stylish units in a soft duck egg hue, complemented by pan drawers with soft-close features and a sleek glazed splashback. The space is enhanced by Karndean flooring, a modern wall-mounted radiator, and a window to the side, while French doors open out to the patio and garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with Minerva composite worktops incorporating a moulded sink and drainer on one side, while the opposite side features solid wood worktops. A Rangemaster cooker with a double oven and induction hob (available by separate negotiation) takes pride of place, alongside space and plumbing for a dishwasher and an American-style fridge freezer, ensuring both style and practicality.
The separate utility room, also recently refitted, features Karndean flooring, pale grey cupboards topped with Metis composite worktops, and ample space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and additional storage. A large window overlooks the garden and Mendip Hills, and doors lead to both the hallway and garden room.
The first floor has three well-proportioned bedrooms and a recently refitted family shower room. The main double bedroom has a front aspect, bathed in natural light from its bay window, and retains its original picture rail, adding character to the space. The second double bedroom has a peaceful rear aspect, offering lovely views over the garden and towards the Mendip Hills, with another original picture rail enhancing its charm. The third bedroom, a good sized single, is currently used as a home office but could easily serve as a comfortable bedroom or nursery. The family shower room has been thoughtfully redesigned with Karndean flooring, a large walk-in shower enclosure featuring a luxurious waterfall shower, a stylish vanity unit with dark grey shaker-style cabinetry providing excellent storage, and a hidden cistern WC for a sleek finish. Above the landing, the loft is boarded and equipped with a handy loft ladder, providing an excellent additional storage space. There is potential to extend the property either with a side or loft extension (subject to the usual consents).
Outside: The front of the property has two separate driveways, both with iron gates and each providing tandem parking for two cars (four in total). A central garden feature with mature shrubs and seasonal planting sits beautifully between the drives.
The enclosed rear garden is thoughtfully divided into multiple areas, creating a perfect balance of practicality and charm. A composite deck and patio provide an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, seamlessly connecting the house to the garden. A neatly maintained lawn and pathway lead towards the crowning glory of this outdoor space - a beautiful pond, carefully surrounded by a cleverly planted rockery that attracts butterflies and birds, bringing life and movement to the garden. Beyond the pond, a vegetable patch and a recently installed 2023-built Rhino greenhouse that provides opportunities for homegrown produce. A garden shed provides additional storage, while mature fruit trees, including fig, apple, and damson, alongside a variety of flowering plants, ensure year-round interest. At the far end of the garden, a double-glazed summerhouse/cabin with a triple aspect offers a versatile space for home working, hobbies, or a playroom, all while enjoying stunning views of the Mendip Hills.
Location: The picturesque City of Wells is the smallest city in England and is renowned for its stunning architecture, including the magnificent Wells Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. It offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities, including four supermarkets (Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl), a twice-weekly farmers’ market, a cinema, a leisure centre, and a variety of pubs and restaurants. The city also has several churches, dentists, doctors’ surgeries, and both primary and secondary state schools.
For families seeking independent education, there are several highly regarded schools within easy reach, including Wells Cathedral School, known for its exceptional music program, All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, and Millfield School.
The surrounding Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide an abundance of countryside walks, bridleways, and cycling routes. From the property, footpaths lead directly into the nearby fields and rolling hills, offering breathtaking views and access to nature. The nearby villages of Wookey and Wookey Hole provide additional walking routes, including scenic trails along the River Axe and through historic limestone gorges.
For those needing to commute or travel, Castle Cary station is just 12 miles away and offers direct rail services to London Paddington. The cities of Bristol and Bath, both approximately 20 miles away, are easily accessible by car and provide further shopping, cultural attractions, and employment opportunities. Bristol Airport is also within easy reach, making national and international travel convenient.
Directions: SatNav = BA5 1LZ What3Words = crunched.happen.dragonfly
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 Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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Additional Property Notes: This property is traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility There is parking for 4 cars on the drive. The vendor tells us that the owner of No 26 has applied for planning permission to extend into the roof and planning permission has been granted for a housing development in the fields opposite and behind the house. The vendor has informed us of the following: "We and previous owners back to at least 1979 have a statutory declaration that the small strip of land between the road and the front boundary wall has been used with and without vehicles at all times for the purposes of obtaining access to and egress from
the property openly without interruption, without any adverse claim and without consent of or payment to any person". With regards to the boundaries, the vendor has said: "Breeze block wall and fence above at end of right hand side at rear of property is our responsibility, neighbour is responsible for wooden fence". The vendor has informed us that drain shared between neighbouring properties is a public drain responsibility of Wessex Water. Shared overhead cables are the responsibility of Western Power.
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