Property description

A quite exceptional property within the renowned gated Wellesley Park in beautiful, quiet countryside within a few minutes of Wells.Smallfords is a stunning house with a fabulous location facing southwards across meadows to a gently sloping wooded hillside. Outstanding accommodation with an open plan living area incorporating a fabulous kitchen and individual sitting and dining areas. Also cloakroom, utility room plus 4 bedrooms each with en suite facilities. There is a private garden, parking and full benefit of the exclusive park amenities including the Spa with its large swimming pool, library, gym and tennis court.

SMALLFORDS, WELLESLEY PARK, DULCOTE, WELLS, BA5 3QB

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 major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. Wells has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre, a broad range of societies and activities and excellent State & Private schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk

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Wellesley Park is just less than 2 miles from Wells in a quiet tranquil position in some of the most beautiful countryside of the county. The gentle hills around North Wootton are absolutely delightful and are very accessible with many footpaths and bridleways.Wellesly Park is a private estate of around 17.5 acres which has been superbly redeveloped creating 18 outstanding individual properties together with unique facilities including a lake, tennis court and spa with a very large indoor swimming pool, sauna, reading room and gym. All facilities are exclusively for the owners at Wellesley Park.The properties have been developed within the original holding and whilst are virtually entirely new constructions they combine the style and character of period buildings with contemporary architecture and high-tech features. All have their own individual, mainly enclosed private gardens set amongst the landscaped communal gardens and grounds.

Accommodation
Smallfords was part of the final phase of the development and enjoys a prime location with fabulous south facing views. All the Wellesley Park properties enjoy superb standards but Smallfords has gone further with breathtaking accommodation of 2,300 sq.ft. (214 sq.ms.) with underfloor heating throughout, programmable mood lighting, electrically operated window blinds and control 4 HC250 Home Automation system and ceiling speakers.

Ground Floor
The ground floor is exceptionally light and airy having a triple aspect and being predominantly OPEN PLAN WITH SITTING, DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS. It has oak flooring, various ceiling heights with a variety of adaptable lighting, full wall height windows and 3 separate sets of French doors to the gardens. In the sitting area are a gas (wood burner effect) stove and french doors fully opening to a sunny, well sheltered terrace. The dining area maximizes the views and again has French doors to the terrace. The kitchen is quite superb with an extensive range of fitted appliances and units including an island unit and granite worksurfaces. The integrated appliances include 2 Neff CircoTherm slide & hide oven, combination oven/microwave, 5 ring induction hob, dishwasher, Coffee Centre, American style fridge freezer, Blanco undermounted sink and Blanco taps. Off the kitchen area is UTILITY ROOM with a sink unit, water softener, Neff washing machine and separate tumble dryer. Also on the ground floor is a CLOAKROOM with hand basin and wc.

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Leading off the main living areas are two large BEDROOMS each with double wardrobes and highly appointed EN SUITE facilities - one having a bath and the other a shower.

First Floor
On the first floor are 2 further large double BEDROOMS each with double wardrobes, storage areas and equally highly appointed EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS.The entire house has 4 double bedrooms all with en suite facilities.

Outside
The house has neat lawned gardens bounded by stonewalls and timber post and rail fencing. Immediately in front of the living areas is a large paved terrace which is south facing. Just beyond the boundary wall are 2 parking places and of course there is more than ample parking space for visitors.

Management and Other Details
Management and other details.The annual service charge offers the following benefits to all residents at Wellesley Park:•Full use of the Spa and all leisure facilities•Exterior property maintenance and window cleaning •Full maintenance of private gardens •Grounds maintenance of all communal and car parking areas•Secure gated access •External lighting to driveway and pedestrian areas •Buildings insurance •Sewage treatment and drainage •Satellite distribution (subscription at owners discretion

Domestic Services
•LPG gas is metered per property and charged separately by Flo Gas •Domestic electricity is metered and can be purchased from a supplier of your choice •Domestic water supply is metered and charged separately by Wellesley Park

Tenure and Charges
•The freehold of Wellesley Park is held by the owners of the properties.•The freehold of the entire Wellesley Park estate is owned by the house owners who have set a current monthly service charge of £350.

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. Ref: 4759.

Property Features :

• Exceptional property in the renowned Wellesley Park
• Set in beautiful countryside within a few mintues of Wells
• Stunning house with a fabulous location facing southwards toward gently sloping wooded hillside
• Exclusive Park amenities including the Spa with indoor swimming pool, gym, library and tennis court
• Open plan triple aspect sitting, dining and kitchen