Property description

An outstanding penthouse apartment in this beautiful Victorian building. Spacious and comfortable accommodation including hall, sitting room, kitchen & dining room, master bedroom with en suite dressing room & bathroom plus second bedroom & bathroom. Delightful communal gardens & parking.

5 GILBERT SCOTT HOUSE, SOUTH HORRINGTON, WELLS, BA5 3BJ

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 being 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 and independent schools in the area including a number primary schools, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield.

Gilbert Scott House
Built in 1845, Gilbert Scott House forms part of this Grade II Listed Victorian building which was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, the architect who designed the London Foreign Office, Albert Memorial and St Pancras Station. Originally a hospital it was re-developed about twenty years ago. It stands in a commanding position looking across its own mature grounds and the cricket ground to the golf course and wooded hills beyond. The development of this building and surrounding grounds is South Horrington, a popular residential area on the Bath Road side of Wells. It provides a range of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses and apartments of considerable interest and character which benefit from the large communal gardens, parking, superb views, and a peaceful environment well away from any busy roads.

Accommodation
Gilbert Scott House has a fine position in the centre of the building and No. 5 is a very roomy penthouse with quite fabulous views.The front doors on the ground floor open to a large communal reception hall and a staircase leads to the second floor and No. 5. The apartment is spacious with gas central heating.The hall has access to the roof space and a cloaks cupboard with the wall mounted gas fired combination boiler.The sitting room is south facing and is a great size with wonderful views from its mullioned window. It opens through into the kitchen and dining room which is again south facing with the same views. It also has a range of fitted floor and wall wall units, sink unit, a gas hob, electric oven, extractor hood and washer/dryer.

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The main bedroom has a dressing room area with two built in wardrobes both measuring 3'10 x 4'6 (1.17m x 1.37m) (one currently used as a computer area) and access to the roof space. Radiator. It then leads into the en suite bathroom. This has a panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level wc.The second bedroom also has a built in wardrobe.The bathroom has a panelled bath with shower and screen, wash hand basin and low level wc.

Please Note
We have been advised that this property is leasehold but have not inspected a copy of the lease and prospective buyers are advised to check the current position and terms through their own solicitor.

Local Authority
Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BT. 01749 648999 www.mendip.gov.uk

Council Tax
Band D

Directions
Proceed out of Wells on the Bath Road towards South Horrington. Turn right (signposted for the golf course) and then the first left into Gilbert Scott Road. Continue for a short distance and the property can be located in the centre of the main building just after the road bends to the left.

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.

Property Features :

• A quite outstanding penthouse apartment
• Beautiful Victorian building
• Located on the eastern outskirts of Wells
• Very spacious and comfortable accommodation
• Gas central heating