Central Wells - just moments from High Street, BA5 1SU

21 PRIORY ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY OF WELLS, BA5 1SU A delightful, detached bungalow enjoying an excellent and very convenient position within just a few minutes’ walk of the High Street of Wells.

The bungalow has been extensively improved in recent years and now offers very well appointed and comfortable accommodation designed for ease of living.

It includes two reception rooms, a well fitted kitchen and dining room, three bedrooms, a bathroom, cloakroom and a detached studio.

The gross internal floor area of the main bungalow is shown on the floorplan as about 1,672 sq ft, with the studio and stores providing further useful space and totalling over 2,000 sq.ft.

The mature gardens extend towards a quarter of an acre and are a particular delight, giving the property great privacy and a very attractive setting.

In addition, there is a private drive leading to the house, with parking for several vehicles. Further points of note include solar panels with battery storage and an electric vehicle charging point.

Location Priory Road is one of the most convenient residential addresses in Wells, being only a few hundred yards from the High Street and the amenities of the city centre.

Number 21 is approached by its own drive of about 30 yards, which leads down to the bungalow standing privately within its own mainly walled garden. See below for further details of Wells.

Description The bungalow has been extensively improved in recent years and now provides very comfortable and easily managed accommodation.

The front porch has a tiled floor and cloaks cupboard and opens into a good-sized reception hall.

This is a generous and useful central room with discreetly fitted cupboards, providing excellent storage and also concealing a utility area with sink unit and space for a washing machine.

The sitting room is another large reception room and has a triple aspect, making it a light and welcoming room.

It also has fitted shelving and discreetly hidden storage, and there is ample space for sofas, chairs and bookcases. The heart of the house is the kitchen and dining room.

The kitchen area has a tiled floor and a very good range of fitted units with work surfaces, extensive storage and a peninsula separating the kitchen from the dining area.

The fittings include an electric hob with extractor above, integrated ovens, tiled splashbacks and plenty of space for appliances including a dishwasher and fridge.

The dining area is a more recent extension to the property and is a particularly attractive space.

It has a high-pitched ceiling, large windows and double French doors opening directly into the garden, giving excellent natural light and a very pleasant outlook.

There is an inner hall with a linen cupboard and boiler. The bathroom is well appointed with bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin and wc, with panelled walls.

Adjacent is a separate cloakroom with wc and basin. There are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a double room overlooking the garden and has fitted wardrobe cupboards.

The second bedroom is also a double bedroom, while the third bedroom, also a double, has a hand basin and again enjoys a very pleasant garden outlook.

The Studio A tarmac drive leads into the garden and to the parking area, where there is space for several vehicles.

Adjacent to this is the detached studio, which is a most valuable addition to the property.

It is well insulated and has double-glazed doors, large windows and ceiling light panels, making it a wonderfully light working space.

Its north-facing aspect is particularly well suited for artistic or studio use, although it would also serve very well as a home office, writing room, gym, hobby room or workshop.

At the back of the studio is a storeroom with an outside tap.

We understand there is planning permission to install a wc and shower with drainage connected to the main services (to be confirmed by any purchaser’s solicitor.) The Garden The garden is a particularly charming feature of the property and has a wonderful sense of privacy and enclosure, being mainly bounded by stone walling, mature hedging and established trees.

It extends towards a quarter of an acre and provides a lovely setting for the bungalow, with attractive outlooks from many of the principal rooms.

It has been thoughtfully planted over many years and combines areas of lawn with richly stocked flower and shrub borders, raised beds, roses, climbing plants, herbs, soft fruit and productive vegetable areas as well as a small pond.

There is a pleasing informality to the planting, with colour, texture and seasonal interest throughout the garden, together with mature trees including a fine copper beech which gives scale and character.

Immediately outside the kitchen and dining room is a paved terrace, ideal for outdoor eating and sitting out, with paths leading through the garden to further seating areas.

A timber summer house stands beside a paved terrace and provides a sheltered place from which to enjoy the garden.

There are also trellised areas with climbing roses and other plants, together with gravelled and working areas close to the studio and stores.

The garden will greatly appeal to anyone who enjoys gardening, outdoor entertaining or simply having a quiet and private outside space so close to the centre of Wells.

Its combination of mature planting, productive areas, lawns, terraces and walled boundaries gives it both charm and practicality, and it is undoubtedly one of the most attractive features of the property.

Other points Tenure: Freehold. Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Heating: Gas central heating. Council Tax: Band E. EPC: B.

Solar panels The property has a solar PV system with battery storage.

This includes a GivEnergy hybrid inverter and a GivEnergy 9.5kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, allowing electricity generated by the solar panels to be stored for use later in the day.

This can help reduce electricity costs and reliance on the grid.

(Details of the system, including ownership, tariff arrangements, guarantees and maintenance history, should be checked by the purchaser’s solicitor.) Electric vehicle charging point at parking area.

Directions From the Roderick Thomas office in Priory Road, proceed along Priory Road, where the entrance drive to number 21 will be found.

The property is set back from the road and approached over its own private drive.

About the area Wells is one of the most attractive and historic small cities in England, lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

Although compact in size, it has an exceptional range of amenities and a particularly rich architectural and cultural heritage, centred around its magnificent Cathedral, the moated Bishop’s Palace and gardens, Vicars’ Close and the medieval Market Place.

The city has a strong and active community, with a thriving High Street, twice-weekly markets, a wide choice of cafés, pubs and restaurants, and a good range of independent shops, together with several major supermarkets on the edge of the city.

Wells also offers excellent recreational facilities, including a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym, as well as rugby, tennis, bowls and golf clubs.

There are also many societies and clubs for those wishing to join a diverse and welcoming local community.

Throughout the year Wells hosts a variety of well-regarded events and festivals, including music, literature, art, comedy and food festivals, all of which add greatly to its appeal.

The surrounding area is renowned for its countryside, with the Mendip Hills, Somerset Levels and many attractive villages close at hand.

The larger centres of Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance, while Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Frome and Castle Cary are also readily accessible.

There is a good range of state and independent schooling in the area, including several primary schools, The Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.

Wells is also well placed for communications, with regular bus services to a number of regional centres.

Castle Cary is the nearest mainline railway station, approximately 15 miles away, and Bristol Airport is within convenient driving distance.

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.

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. P.S. A few extra comments. Mortgages – we can help. Bridging loans – We can help.

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