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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · BA5 2BR
For saleReduced £95k (−10.6%) on 26 OctListed 299 days
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About
A substantial property with over 2400 sqft of accommodation having been extended by the present owners. Lovely views of the Mendips and also towards Glastonbury Tor.
An ideal family home with a rear garden approaching 200ft in length. Accommodation Entering via the hallway which leads into the front sitting room with views over the front garden.
From the hallway there is access to either the snug or kitchen area, these spaces are linked via a large kitchen / dining room with two sets of French doors leading out to the rear garden.
Off the kitchen, a door leads through to a shower room and toilet and then into the integral garage.
Going upstairs, the principle bedroom is vast with ample room for large furniture and a super king size bed and a vaulted ceiling.
There is a large ensuite shower room along with an area which could easily be used as a dressing room. The second bedroom is also vaulted and spacious and also has southerly views.
The third bedroom is another double and has views towards the Mendips as do bedrooms five and six. Lastly, bedroom four is another double.
The family bathroom is also generous in size and has a bath, WC and wash handbasin.
Outside The front garden is laid to lawn with a range of shrubs and trees along with driveway parking for several vehicles.
The rear garden is almost 200ft long and is divided into an area of lawn, vegetable patch and has plenty of established trees and shrubs.
There has been a fruit cage and green house but these are now quite overgrown but could be reinstated.
Location Wells is the smallest city in England and offers a vibrant high street with a variety of independent shops and restaurants as well as a twice weekly market and a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose.
Amenities include a leisure centre, independent cinema and a theatre.
Bristol and Bath lie c.22 miles to the north and north-east respectively with mainline train stations to London at Castle Cary (c.11 miles) as well as Bristol and Bath.
Bristol International Airport is c.15 miles to the north-west. Of particular note is the variety of well-regarded schools in both the state and private sectors in Wells and the surrounding area.
The property is within easy walking distance of Wells Blue School (secondary) and Stoberry Park School (primary) as well as Wells Cathedral School.
Directions From Wells city centre follow signs for Cheddar A371 onto the Portway. The property can be found on the left hand side just opposite the turning for Charter Way.
Material Information All available property information can be provided upon request from Holland & Odam.
For confirmation of mobile phone and broadband coverage, please visit checker.ofcom.org.uk Identity Verification To ensure full compliance with current legal requirements, all buyers are required to verify their identity and risk status in line with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations before we can formally proceed with the sale.
This process includes a series of checks covering identity verification, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and AML risk assessment for each individual named as a purchaser.
In addition, for best practice, we are required to obtain proof of funds and where necessary, to carry out checks on the source of funds being used for the purchase.
These checks are mandatory and must be completed regardless of whether the purchase is mortgage-funded, cash, or part of a related transaction.
A disbursement of £49 per individual (or £75 per director for limited company purchases) is payable to cover all aspects of this compliance process.
This fee represents the full cost of conducting the required checks and verifications.
You will receive a secure payment link and full instructions directly from our compliance partner, Guild365, who carry out these checks on our behalf.
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