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This property is listed with:
Cooper & Tanner LLP
19 Broad Street, Wells, Somerset
Telephone:
01749 676524
 

Full Details for 5 Bedroom Semi-Detached for sale in Wells, BA5 :

An imposing Victorian residence set within the heart of Wells totaling approximately 3000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over four floors with an array of original features. The property has been improved by the current owners to create a large and versatile family home which is now offered with no onward chain, certainly a property that has to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

DESCRIPTION An imposing Victorian residence set within the heart of Wells totalling approximately 3000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over four floors with an array of original features. The property has been improved by the current owners to create a large and versatile family home which is now offered with no onward chain, certainly a property that has to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Steps lead up to the main formal entrance which opens up to a beautiful hall with varnished floorboards, original glazed door with attractive surround. A cloakroom leads from the hallway. The large sitting room has a bay window to the front with wooden shutters, corniced ceiling and feature fireplace with a cast iron fireplace and wood surround. A second reception on this floor could either be used as a formal dining room, play room or as an additional bedroom with sash windows, wood shutters and varnished floorboards. The lower ground floor features a dual aspect open plan living and dining area with a door opening out into the rear garden. The recently fitted kitchen has a quarry tiled floor, a range of wall and base units with a gloss white finish and electric hob, oven and grill. The utility room has plumbing and electric for all necessary machines, ample storage and a boiler which was fitted just over 1 year ago. A room opening from the utility which is currently used for storage could easily be made into either an office space, wine cellar or large walk in pantry.
The first floor landing leads to two large double bedrooms, one having a rear aspect with picture rail and the master bedroom to the front having a bay window, picture rail and door to the 'Jack and Jill ' ensuite bathroom. The ensuite features a bath with shower overhead, toilet, hand basin and door onto the landing. A separate shower room can also be found on the first floor with a rear aspect, shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and a tiled floor.
The second floor features two further large double bedrooms both offering able space, one with a front aspect and feature fireplace and the other with a rear aspect. A large single bedroom with built in desk area and velux window to the front is also accessed from the second floor landing. A bathroom completes the accommodation which comprises a toilet, paneled bath, hand basin and velux window to the rear.
A detached two bedroom coach house next door could also be acquired by separate negotiation.

OUTSIDE Parking can be found at the front of the property directly from Chamberlain Street which allows space for 3/4 cars and currently houses a wooden shed. A side gate opens into the south facing mainly brick paved garden surrounds by stone walling, a perfect space for outside entertaining.

LOCATION Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England. It caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs, a cinema, churches of most denominations, together with open-air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Schools are plentiful with the Cathedral School, the Blue School and a choice of primary schools in Wells, Millfield School in Street and Downside school in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible.

There are good road connections to Bristol, Bath, the motorway system and Bristol Airport, with rail links from Castle Cary (about 20 minutes drive away) to London Paddington.

Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes. In addition, there is a Leisure Centre in Wells offering a variety of recreational facilities.

TENURE Freehold

HEATING Gas central heating

SERVICES Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 676524

COUNCIL TAX Band 'F'

EPC RATING Rating 'E'

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524

DIRECTIONS On foot from the Wells office turn right in Broad Street and continue to the High Street. Cross on the crossing and continue straight ahead into Union Street. At the top on the road turn right onto Chamberlain Street where the property can be found on the right.

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Stations Nearby

Highbridge & Burnham
14.1 miles
Castle Cary
9.3 miles
Bruton
11.1 miles

Schools Nearby

Fosse Way School
9.1 miles
Wells Cathedral School
0.2 miles
Avalon School
7.8 miles
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
0.1 miles
Stoberry Park School
0.3 miles
Wells Cathedral Junior School
0.2 miles
St Dunstan's Community School
4.9 miles
The Blue School
0.3 miles
Whitstone
4.8 miles