4-bedroom detached house · BA5 1FU
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7 GODWIN CLOSE WELLS, SOMERSET BA5 1FU Description A well presented four bedroom detached house in a lovely position, overlooking open countryside and within easy walking distance of the centre of Wells.
Built in 2020, the house has excellent accommodation, an enclosed rear garden, garage and plenty of parking. No onward chain.
Guide Price £525,000 Location The house is set within a popular residential development tucked away in a small cul-de-sac with landscaped greenspace opposite.
This popular residential development offers easy, level access to the city centre, whilst also being only moments away from fabulous rural walks and open countryside.
Accommodation Built by Crest Nicholson in 2020, this well designed modern house is presented in immaculate order throughout.
The accommodation is well arranged and has plenty of natural light, both the sitting room and kitchen/dining room are double aspect.
The house enjoys a particularly lovely position within the development, looking out over open ground to the front and with a children’s play area close by.
The sitting room is a comfortable, light room with windows to two sides and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden.
On the opposite side of the hall is the kitchen/dining room, again enjoying windows on two sides.
This is an excellent everyday living space with plenty of room for a dining table and a fitted kitchen incorporating a range of integrated appliances including a gas hob, electric double oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
A separate utility room provides useful additional space and has a door opening to the rear garden.Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms (one ensuite).
The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes together with its own en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms and the 4 th bedroom currently has fitted cupboards and arranged as an office.
There is a well fitted family bathroom. There is a useful airing cupboard on the landing housing the boiler.
Outside To the rear of the property is an easily managed private, enclosed garden with terrace and lawn and mature planting.
There is easy access through a side door into the attached garage, along with additional parking on the front driveway.
Tenure and other Points Freehold, Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage Directions BA5 1FU What3Words: ///nooks.special.theory From Wells High Street follow the signs towards Glastonbury into Priory Road.
At the Sherston roundabout take the second exit, passing Tincknells Country Store.
Take the second turning on the left into Knight Road and then the second turning on the right, signposted Godwin Close. The property will be found on the right-hand side.
About the area Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wells Medieval Centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishop's Palace and gardens.
There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city.
Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of a gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course.
Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy.
There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance.
There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.
Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.
Important Notes Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.
We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person.
This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors.
This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable. P.S. A few extra comments. Mortgages – we can help. Bridging loans – We can help.
Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing. Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.
Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.
Call us for information on any of these points Property Details Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings.
No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included.
Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.
VIEWINGS Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
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