Overview of Wells

Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Although the population recorded in the 2001 census is 10,406, it has had city status since 1205. It is the second smallest English city in terms of area and population after the City of London although, unlike the latter, Wells is not part of a larger metropolitan conurbation, and is consequently described in some sources as being England's smallest city. The name Wells derives from the three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. There was a small Roman settlement around the wells, but its importance grew under the Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church in 704, around which the settlement grew. Wells became a trading centre and involved in cloth making before its involvement in both the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion during the 17th century. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. The cathedral and the associated religious and architectural history have made Wells a tourist destination, which provides much of the employment. The city has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School, a state coeducational comprehensive school originally founded in 1654 and the independent Wells Cathedral School, which was founded in 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in Britain. The historic architecture of the city has also been used as a location for several films and television programmes.

 

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2 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

Price
£210,000
Address
Wells Somerset Coxley, BA5 1RN
Description
A fantastic modern two bedroom home offering kitchen, lounge diner with french doors leading out to the garden and downstairs WC. On the first floor you will find two double bedrooms and family bathroom. The garden can be accessed from the rear parki...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
2 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£175,000
Address
Wells Somerset South Horrington, BA5 3HY
Description
Ideal first time buyer or investment property! This two bedroom home offers good size entrance hall with under stairs storage, utility room/ground floor WC, kitchen diner, lounge and conservatory leading to the south facing garden. On the first floor...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£155,000
Address
South Horrington Village Wells South Horrington, BA5 3DF
Description
A two bedroom character property offering kitchen, lounge diner, two bedrooms and family bathroom. The property benefits from good storage, parking and use of beautiful communal gardens and grounds. Character building Grade II listed Parking Beautifu...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

2 bedroom Flat for sale

Price
£210,000
Address
South Street Wells Wells, BA5 1SA
Description
A two bedroom retirement apartment situated in the heart of Wells, offering open plan living room/diner, well equipped kitchen, double bedroom with built in wardrobe, single bedroom with built in wardrobe and shower room with walk in shower. The Cloi...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
2 bedroom Flat for sale

2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

Price
£225,000
Address
Wells Somerset St Andrew, BA5 2XT
Description
This two bedroom semi detached home offers, living room with south facing views across to Tor woods, kitchen with a view and access out to the rear landscaped garden, large master bedroom, family bathroom and second bedroom. The property also offers...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

4 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£220,000
Address
Wookey Wells Wookey, BA5 1LG
Description
This four bedroom family home in the desirable village of Wookey offers lounge, spacious kitchen diner, three double bedrooms, single bedroom and family bathroom. The property also benefits from an external utility room, well landscaped garden and am...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
4 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£275,000
Address
Wells Somerset St Andrew, BA5 2XN
Description
A superb extended three bedroom family home situated in the popular Woodbury Avenue. The property offers spacious lounge, extended kitchen diner, downstairs WC. Upstairs you will find three generous size bedrooms and family bathroom. There is a low m...

Agent
Palmer Snell Lettings
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£359,950
Address
Wells, BA5 2UY
Description
A beautiful architect designed three bedroom home situated on St Thomas Street with garden, parking and garage. The property was constructed in 1999 and finished with a lime render which weathers to fit in with the historic nature of the street. The...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

1 bedroom Flat for sale

Price
£89,950
Address
Wells, BA5 1SH
Description
A bright and spacious, one bedroom, first floor retirement apartment, with lift access, in central Wells. Recently refurbished to high standard. Integrated appliances, built in wardrobe, spacious sitting/dining room , residents lounge & communal gard...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
1 bedroom Flat for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£220,000
Address
Wells, BA5 2EQ
Description
Set within close proximity to the centre of Wells is this charming three bedroom mid terrace character property with scope to extend and improve (subject to planning permission). The loved family home has been in the same family for over 40 years and...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£475,000
Address
Wells, BA5 2LU
Description
Located on the sought after Ash Lane is this beautifully presented four bedroom family home with recently added garden room, gardens, parking and garage. The property was built in 1934 with all rooms being well proportioned and still retaining a weal...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£225,000
Address
Wells, BA5 2EQ
Description
**Best and Final offers on this property must be submitted to Cooper and Tanner, Wells office no later than 12 noon on Friday 27th January 2017** Period three bedroom cottage within close proximity of the centre of Wells in need of moderisation. Offe...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£255,000
Address
Wells, BA5 2HZ
Description
An extended three bedroom semi-detached family home with parking, garage and south facing garden. The property has been kept to an immaculate standard by the current owners. EPC Rating E DESCRIPTION An extended three bedroom semi-detached family home...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

5 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£279,950
Address
Wells, BA5 1WE
Description
A well presented and versatile four/five bedroom family home arranged over three floors with garden, garage and parking all within close proximity of the city centre. EPC:B DESCRIPTION A versatile four/five bedroom family home arranged over three flo...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
5 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£245,000
Address
Wells, BA5 3JF
Description
Situated on a large corner plot is this three bedroom family home which has been completely renovated and improved by the current owners. Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room and separate snug. Gardens and parking. EPC:D DESCRIPTION Situated on a la...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£239,950
Address
Wells, BA5 1UW
Description
Set within the heart of the centre of Wells is this beautifully improved and extended three double bedroom character cottage with bespoke kitchen, master with en-suite and attractive enclosed rear garden with worshop/store, all offered with no onward...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

2 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£295,000
Address
Wells, BA5 1DU
Description
Set on the edge of the popular village of Easton is this two bedroom detached bungalow with large garden, stunning views and swimming pool. The property has been vastly improved by the current owners in recent years but also benefits from granted pla...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
2 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£275,000
Address
Wells, BA5 3JE
Description
A deceptively spacious three/four bedroom semi-detached family home located within a quiet residential area in Wells. The property been improved by the current owners with a new kitchen but still offers scope for anyone looking to extend, subject to...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

2 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£210,000
Address
Croscombe, BA5 3RB
Description
Set on a quiet lane in the charming village of Croscombe this two double bedroom cottage offers a wealth of character and spacious rooms. The property is perfectly located with all of village amenities within a short walk such as the sought after pri...

Agent
Cooper & Tanner LLP
2 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£545,000
Address
South Horrington Wells, BA5 3BW
Description
A stunning 3 bedroom period cottage in a quiet cul-de-sac in the South Horrington hamlet on the outskirts of Wells. The Old Dairy, South Horrington, BA5 3BW A stunning period cottage in a quiet cul-de-sac in the South Horrington hamlet. Exceptional a...

Agent
Roderick Thomas Estate Agents - Wells
3 bedroom Detached for sale