Property Description: Guide Price £230,000 - £250,000. For sale with no onward chain this well presented and well maintained period property would make a fabulous home, a perfect 'lock up and leave' or a great investment opportunity. Built in the Victorian era and converted into a house in the late 90's, the property has lovely high ceilings giving a feeling of space and the bedrooms are well proportioned.
From the courtyard garden the front door opens into a hallway which feels spacious and has under stair storage plus a downstairs cloakroom. Off the hall is light filled living room with quality wood effect flooring and windows to the front and back. The painted wooden French doors that open out to the garden enhance this room and with the high ceilings, indicative of this period, create a room with a wonderfully airy feel. The galley kitchen is off the living room and has an array of fitted units, an electric oven, electric hob and plumbing for a washing machine.
The two well proportioned double bedrooms both have built in storage. The front bedroom and the landing window both look out over the Grade II listed buildings to the south with the country side beyond. The bathroom has a bath with shower over and there is a good-sized airing cupboard that is accessed from the landing. The loft area is large with a ceiling hatch in the landing and there is the potential to extend into this already part-boarded space, subject to the usual consents.
Outside: The south-facing walled courtyard garden to the front of the house is charming, easy to maintain and a real sun trap. There is an allocated parking space that comes with the property and is located in a courtyard adjacent - there is also guest parking available. In addition to having its own private garden there are the communal gardens with expanses of lawn, mature trees and a pond to enjoy.
Location: Gilbert Scott Mews is set within the grounds of a Grade II listed former hospital which is now the village of South Horrington on the outskirts of Wells. This comparatively new village has a friendly community with close associations with the neighbouring villages of East and West Horrington. The stunning conversion of the old hospital buildings (designed by the celebrated architect Gilbert Scott) has lovely communal gardens as well as tennis courts and and a cricket pitch and the Wells Golf Club is just a short walk away. There are beautiful countryside walks close by with some fabulous views. Nearby East Horrington has a popular village primary school and a café.
The picturesque city of Wells (2 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Horrington School and Pre-school, The Blue School in Wells for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. Both Bath (19 miles) and Bristol (21 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London in Castle Cary 13 miles away. Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 30-minute drive.
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Council Tax: Band C (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Local Authority: Somerset Council - 0300 123 2224
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity
Tenure: This property is leasehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion. 973 years remaining on the lease. Service charge is currently £1200pa ground rent & maintenance £132pa sinking fund (payable in 2 half yearly instalments). The insurance year runs from 1st July - to 30th June. The current insurance premium is £218.61 and has been paid - so this is valid until 30 June 2024.
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