Property description
An absolutely delightful period house in an excellent location a short walk from the High Street.
Beautifully arranged and presented accommodation including a sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Charming landscaped garden.
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QUILL HOUSE,20 St. JOHN STREET, WELLS, BA5 1SWAn absolutely delightful period house in an excellent location a short walk from the High Street.Beautifully arranged and presented accommodation including a sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Charming landscaped garden.
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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 & independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School
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St John Street is a popular residential area just off the Broad Street which is a continuation of the High Street. Quill house is believed to be one of the oldest houses in the area dating back to the original Priory which stood close by. It enjoys a very convenient location being within a short walk of the Cathedral and Market Place.
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Quill House is an attractive stone building which has been extensively improved in recent years with great style. It has excellent, generous living areas, beautifully decorated with original period details and contemporary benefits including double glazing and gas central heating.
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An inner porch leads through double doors into the Sitting room which is quite stunning with original elm beams, a decorative (not working) fireplace, and an archway into the dining room which again has the original elm beams. NB the sitting and dining rooms were previously one room and can be returned to such use if required. Glazed double doors lead from the dining room into the wonderful light and airy kitchen which has a flagstone floor, a glazed ceiling and glazed double doors to the garden. The kitchen has an air/conditioning/heater unit and is extremely well fitted with an extensive range of fitted units, work surfaces, sink unit and integral appliances including a gas hob with an extractor above, a double oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
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Leading from the kitchen is the large utility room which has wall tiling and again an extensive range of kitchen units, a sink unit, understairs cupboard, space and plumbing for a washing machine and housing for the gas fired boiler which is under a year old. On the first floor is a loo with a hand basin and wc and adjacent is a very well equipped bathroom with tiled walls, a free standing bath with claw and ball feet, a walk in shower and a hand basin with a marble surround set above a chest of drawers.
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Also on this floor are 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes in two of the rooms. A staircase rises to the second floor and the master bedroom which is another splendid room with a built in cupboard, two double wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with tiling, a bath, hand basin and wc.
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OUTSIDEThe property has a very pretty, southerly and sunny garden approached directly from the kitchen. The garden is landscaped with mature shrubs, paved areas and with a water feature being the focal point. There is plenty of space for al fresco meals and relaxation.
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IMPORTANT NOTICERoderick 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 :
- An Absolutely Delightful Period House A Short Walk Of City Centre
- Beautifully Presented Retaining Many Character Features
- Excellent Accommodation
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms