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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · BA5 2TE
Sold STCListed 39 days
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About
DESCRIPTION A splendid three bedroom detached home, tucked away in a quiet cul de sac, with wonderful southwest facing gardens and offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
The property is presented in excellent order throughout and is within close proximity to the city centre whilst also having the benefit of parking.
Upon entering the house is an entrance hall with WC and storage.
The kitchen features an array of cabinets, integrated electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer along with ample space for a dining table and comfortable seating, along with views and French doors opening out to the garden.
A utility room provides additional storage along with a sink, plumbing for a washing machine and door opening out to the gardens.
The sitting room is a well proportioned, dual aspect room with beautiful garden views and a gas fire as the focal point.
To the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom which comprises a bath with shower above, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
The principal bedroom has a wonderful view overlooking the southwest facing gardens along with a wall of fitted storage and an ensuite shower room.
The second bedroom, also has view overlooking the gardens while the third bedroom has a view towards St Thomas' church spire and fitted storage.
OUTSIDE The gardens have been beautifully curated and well-tended to over the years with an area of lawn, a wide variety of shrubs, flowers and trees along with a greenhouse, versatile garden studio and a large patio, perfect for outside furniture and entertaining.
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 'E' EPC RATING Rating 'C' VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner.
Tel: DIRECTIONS Leaving Wells city centre head towards Bath via the Liberty and then into St Thomas Street (B3139). Once in St. Thomas Street continue for approx.
250m and take the first left into North Road and then third right in to Woodacre. The property can be found further up on the left.
Value & comps
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Returns
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