Property description

Two quite exceptional townhouses in the heart of Wells created from the redevelopment of a beautiful 16th century property. Huge appeal and great charm. Period details. Beautifully designed kitchens and bathrooms - all equipped to high standards.

No. 2 BURWOOD HOUSE, 15 UNION STREE, WELLS, BA5 2PU
Two quite exceptional townhouses in the heart of Wells created from the redevelopment of a beautiful 16th century property.Nearing completion they have huge appeal and great charm. Period details are complemented by contemporary benefits plus beautifully designed kitchens and bathrooms - all equipped to high standards.No. 2 has a reception hall/dining room, a large sitting room, kitchen, cloakroom and 2 good size double bedrooms each with en suite shower rooms.The houses are approached through a private courtyard shared with the other two houses in this unique development and have private parking.

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. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

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The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, All Hallows, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside and Millfield School. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary - a 25 minutes drive. Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

Accommodation
Union Street is probably one of the oldest streets in Wells and is now mainly pedestrianised running form the High Street to Chamberlain Street and accessing one of the City's car parks. Most of the properties are period buildings and Burwood House dates from the 16th century with later additions. Until recently occupied as an Architects offices it has undergone total redevelopment and these works are now nearing completion.

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Four individual properties have been created which all retain interesting period details including oak, elm and pine timberwork, various alcoves and original stone and brickwork. These are complemented by modern benefits including gas central heating with a Ness system, which will programme heating to an owner's usual living pattern with the added facility that individual radiators can be separately controlled. Antique style radiators are fitted with radiator/towel rails in the bathrooms. Also the bathrooms and kitchens have underfloor heating and the bathrooms have travertine floor and wall tiling.All living rooms and bedrooms will have facilities to plug in telephones and are networked back to individual hubs in each house hub for internet.Generally floors are stone tiled, fitted with engineered oak or fitted with good quality carpets.

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This is a very pretty two storey house. The front door opens into a beautiful reception hall / dining room with exposed stonework and timber panelling, a stone tiled floor and the staircase.The sitting room has wall lights, an integral dresser and a fireplace with a flue. The kitchen is extremely well fitted with an excellent range of fitted units and granite worktops. Appliances include an integral hob, extractor, oven, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment and a washing machine. Off the kitchen is a combined cloakroom and utility room.On the first floor are two large bedrooms. The master bedroom has a double aspect, a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite shower room with a hand basin set in an antique chest of drawers, wc and shower. The other bedroom is also dual aspect and has an en suite shower room with the basin set in a chest of drawers, wc and a bath with an additional shower.

Outside
The four properties open into the communal courtyard which is approached through a passageway entered from a substantial front door with video and remote access. Outside the building are parking areas for the properties.

Further Information
The houses are on a 999 year leasehold tenure. There is a service charge for the communal benefits the property enjoys. The forecast costs is around £1,250. These cover a sinking find (a saving fund), building insurance, fabric repairs, communal electricity, access control, satellite TV, window cleaning, external maintenance, accounting and management.

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.

VIEWING
By appointment with the agentsRoderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1SRTel: 01749 670079 Email:info@roderickthomas.co.uk

Property Features :

• Exceptional townhouses
• Created from the redevelopment of a beautiful 16th century property
• Huge appeal and great charm
• Period details
• Contemporary benefits