5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Wells, BA5
Croscombe, Croscombe, Wells, BA5£950,000
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A fine Grade ll listed Georgian former Rectory in a popular village close to Wells.
Generous, well proportioned accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms..
Mature landscaped grounds approaching an acre.
THE OLD RECTORY
CROSCOMBE, Nr. WELLS, BA5 3QN
A fine Grade ll listed Georgian former Rectory in a popular village close to Wells.
Generous, well proportioned accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms..
Mature landscaped grounds approaching an acre.
About the area
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The City has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace,
There are excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Whitstone, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield School, Downside, All Hallows and the Sherborne and Bruton schools.
Fast road access to Bath, Bristol and Yeovil, with London Paddington just 1 hour 40 minutes away on the mainline service from nearby Castle Cary. Bristol Airport is within 20 miles.
Croscombe, is known to date back to at least 706 and it developed in the 16th and 17th centuries with the boom in the wool trade. Today Croscombe is a vibrant village with a primary school, village stores, a couple of pubs and a very active local community. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk
Gates open to a gravel drive, which sweeps to the front of the house bordered by mature laurel hedges. The house is Grade ll listed with neo-classical Georgian elevations, a hipped slated roof, sash windows and a handsome portico on twin Tuscan columns. Internally the accommodation is spacious with well proportioned light and airy rooms benefiting from the large windows and retaining many period details. These include sash windows with shutters, picture rails, coving and ceiling roses. In recent years various improvements have been made including re roofing, modernising the kitchen, adding a bathroom and the installation of gas central heating. It includes –
PORCH with fan light and part glazed door into the
HALL with staircase and doors to the principle rooms.
SITTING (or BREAKFAST ) ROOM dual aspect room with alcoves with shelves with cupboards below.
DINING ROOM dual aspect room.
DRAWING ROOM dual aspect with alcove and open fireplace.
STUDY a part glazed door at the end of the hall leads to a small
REAR HALL with coat hooks, door to the garden and
CLOAKROOM with hand basin and wc.
KITCHEN with recessed ceiling lights and an extensive range of fitted kitchen units with a Belfast sink, hardwood work surfaces, drawers, cupboards and wall cupboards. Appliances include a 6 burner Range Master cooker range with extractor above and integral dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A door leads through into the
UTILITY ROOM/LAUNDRY with quarry tiled floor, Belfast sink, work surfaces, wall cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and door to back stairs.
STORE with gas fired central heating boiler and door to garden. A door from the kitchen leads to a staircase to the
CELLARS.
LANDING with loft access.
BEDROOM with fireplace, door to back stairs and an EN SUITE BATHROOM with hand basin, wc, bidet, free standing roll edged bath and tiled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM dual aspect room with store cupboard beneath window.
BATHROOM with a large airing cupboard, hand basin, wc, bidet, freestanding bath with rolled edges and tiled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM dual aspect.
BATHROOM with hand basin, wc and bath with tiled surround and shower above. BEDROOM dual aspect, with fireplace.
INNER LANDING with large store cupboard. BEDROOM.
The property has delightful mature gardens with lawns, flowers beds, shrubs and trees and a soft fruit area. On the west side of the house is a paved courtyard beyond which is a garden protected by a high stonewall and double gates leading to a side lane with direct access into the
GARAGE
A gateway in the wall protected by timber gates gives access to the stream running on the northern boundary.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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. 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.
DIRECTIONS
From Wells take the A371 towards Shepton Mallet. Enter Croscombe and just before the school turn right and the property is on the right hand side.
Generous, well proportioned accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms..
Mature landscaped grounds approaching an acre.
THE OLD RECTORY
CROSCOMBE, Nr. WELLS, BA5 3QN
A fine Grade ll listed Georgian former Rectory in a popular village close to Wells.
Generous, well proportioned accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms..
Mature landscaped grounds approaching an acre.
About the area
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The City has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace,
There are excellent state & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Whitstone, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield School, Downside, All Hallows and the Sherborne and Bruton schools.
Fast road access to Bath, Bristol and Yeovil, with London Paddington just 1 hour 40 minutes away on the mainline service from nearby Castle Cary. Bristol Airport is within 20 miles.
Croscombe, is known to date back to at least 706 and it developed in the 16th and 17th centuries with the boom in the wool trade. Today Croscombe is a vibrant village with a primary school, village stores, a couple of pubs and a very active local community. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk
Gates open to a gravel drive, which sweeps to the front of the house bordered by mature laurel hedges. The house is Grade ll listed with neo-classical Georgian elevations, a hipped slated roof, sash windows and a handsome portico on twin Tuscan columns. Internally the accommodation is spacious with well proportioned light and airy rooms benefiting from the large windows and retaining many period details. These include sash windows with shutters, picture rails, coving and ceiling roses. In recent years various improvements have been made including re roofing, modernising the kitchen, adding a bathroom and the installation of gas central heating. It includes –
PORCH with fan light and part glazed door into the
HALL with staircase and doors to the principle rooms.
SITTING (or BREAKFAST ) ROOM dual aspect room with alcoves with shelves with cupboards below.
DINING ROOM dual aspect room.
DRAWING ROOM dual aspect with alcove and open fireplace.
STUDY a part glazed door at the end of the hall leads to a small
REAR HALL with coat hooks, door to the garden and
CLOAKROOM with hand basin and wc.
KITCHEN with recessed ceiling lights and an extensive range of fitted kitchen units with a Belfast sink, hardwood work surfaces, drawers, cupboards and wall cupboards. Appliances include a 6 burner Range Master cooker range with extractor above and integral dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A door leads through into the
UTILITY ROOM/LAUNDRY with quarry tiled floor, Belfast sink, work surfaces, wall cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and door to back stairs.
STORE with gas fired central heating boiler and door to garden. A door from the kitchen leads to a staircase to the
CELLARS.
LANDING with loft access.
BEDROOM with fireplace, door to back stairs and an EN SUITE BATHROOM with hand basin, wc, bidet, free standing roll edged bath and tiled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM dual aspect room with store cupboard beneath window.
BATHROOM with a large airing cupboard, hand basin, wc, bidet, freestanding bath with rolled edges and tiled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM dual aspect.
BATHROOM with hand basin, wc and bath with tiled surround and shower above. BEDROOM dual aspect, with fireplace.
INNER LANDING with large store cupboard. BEDROOM.
The property has delightful mature gardens with lawns, flowers beds, shrubs and trees and a soft fruit area. On the west side of the house is a paved courtyard beyond which is a garden protected by a high stonewall and double gates leading to a side lane with direct access into the
GARAGE
A gateway in the wall protected by timber gates gives access to the stream running on the northern boundary.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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. 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.
DIRECTIONS
From Wells take the A371 towards Shepton Mallet. Enter Croscombe and just before the school turn right and the property is on the right hand side.
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