4-bedroom house · BA5 2BN
Sold STCListed 156 days
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DESCRIPTION An imposing four bedroom period property, beautifully presented throughout with large gardens, ample parking and studio/outbuildings.
The property has been extensively renovated and enhanced by the current owners who have created a wonderful home with further scope to create an annex subject to the necessary consents.
Located on The Portway, the home is within reach of all the amenities that Wells has to offer.
Upon entering the house is a large entrance hall with w/c, storage cupboard, high ceilings, cornicing and an ornate staircase to the first floor.
The kitchen/dining room is the hub of the home with a beautifully designed kitchen and views into the garden.
The kitchen comprises a range of fitted units with soft close doors and drawers topped with stone worktops, along with a larder style cupboard.
Within the kitchen are integrated appliances including fridge/freezer and dishwasher along with a Quooker boiling water tap.
The dining area benefits from a dual aspect and bay window with a door opening onto the patio and gardens beyond - making it a perfect space for inside/outside entertaining and dining.
The dining room has ample space for a table to seat eight to twelve people along with space for comfortable seating - the ideal spot to sit and enjoy the views of the Mendip Hills.
Double doors open from the dining room into the sitting room which features an open fire with wooden surround and mantle along with a bay window benefitting from the southerly aspect.
Accessed from the kitchen is the boot room with ample storage, a large sink which would be ideal to shower a small dog and direct access out to the side of the house.
The utility room provides further storage along with housing the white goods.
The study is tucked away with direct access into the garden and a vaulted ceiling making it the perfect place to work from home.
To the first floor is a light and open landing leading to three of the spacious double bedrooms and the well-appointed shower room which features a large walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and storage.
Two of the double bedrooms have beautiful views overlooking the gardens with the Mendip Hills in the distance, one of which having a period fireplace, fitted wardrobe and bay window.
A further double bedroom has a light and sunny aspect with windows on two sides and view towards St Cuthbert's Church.
The second floor is dedicated as the principal bedroom, a spacious and light bedroom with exposed stone wall, eaves storage and ensuite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, wash basin, storage and toilet.
The large room has wonderful views looking back towards St Cuthbert's Church and up to the Mendip Hills.
OUTSIDE Running the width of the house is a large patio, perfect for outside entertaining and furniture with views up towards The Mendips.
Steps lead down to the lawned walled garden with a boarder full of mature shrubs, bushes and trees. A sunken garden provides a further sitting area which benefits from the sun throughout the day.
To the side of the house is access into the garden along with a wooden shed for storage and a gate opening to another lawn bordered by laurel hedging.
Accessed via the lane to the side of the house is a further parking area behind double five bar wooden gates, this provides parking for 5 cars comfortably.
At the far end of the garden are versatile outbuildings which could be used for a variety of different uses such as an annex, gym, work from home office subject to the necessary consents.
Currently designed to be used a home office, gym/studio and storage with views looking over the gardens and electric heating.
To the front of the house is ample space for four to five cars with pretty planting and stone walling.
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 LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council COUNCIL TAX Band 'E' EPC RATING Rating 'D' VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner.
Tel: DIRECTIONS From our offices in Broad Street, Wells, continue into Priory Road and for a further 400m, to the roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Strawberry Way.
At the traffic lights go straight across, passing Halfords on your right. At the next set of traffic lights turn left onto Portway and continue for approx.
150m, the property can be found on the right.
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