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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BA5 2XP
For saleListed 76 days
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DESCRIPTION A spacious, extended three bedroom semi-detached home situated in the desirable Woodbury Avenue and benefitting from two reception rooms and parking to the rear.
The property has recently been upgraded with the addition of a new boiler and radiators, new kitchen and carpets - which were fitted in 2024.
The property is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN. Upon entering the house is a light and spacious entrance hall with space for shoes and coats.
The sitting room is at the front of the house with a wonderful south facing aspect and a newly installed wood burner as the focal point.
The kitchen comprises a range of units, topped with stone worktops, an electric eye level oven, electric hob, space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer along with a large under stairs cupboard.
Within the kitchen there is space for a table to seat four people along with a door to the side of the house.
The second reception room to the rear makes for a lovely room with doors opening to the patio.
Currently presented as a second sitting room, this room could also make a perfect dining room, playroom or additional bedroom, if desired.
To the first floor are the three bedrooms and the family bathroom, which comprises a bath with shower above, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
The principal bedroom benefits from a dual aspect with views overlooking the gardens and an adjacent room with plumbing in place for an ensuite to be fitted or to be turned into a dressing room ,if desired.
A second double bedroom is located at the front of the house and benefits from fitted storage and lovely views towards Tor Woods.
The third bedroom is a good sized single with garden views and fitted storage. OUTSIDE To the front of the house is a large area of lawn with pathways to the front and side of the house.
The enclosed rear gardens has a patio area, perfect for outside seating and entertaining.
Steps lead to a raised garden with further patio, lawned area and border with bark chippings, offering space for pots or planting. A rear gate provides access to the parking space.
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 HEATING Gas central heating SERVICES Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council COUNCIL TAX Band 'C' EPC RATING Rating 'D' VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner.
Tel: DIRECTIONS From Wells take the B3139 signposted to Bath. Continue up St. Thomas Street into Bath Road, passing Budgens garage on your right.
Take the next turning on your right in to Woodbury Avenue. Continue for approx. 400m and the property can be found on the right hand side.
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