Property description

La creme de la creme - An outstanding and exceptional architect designed period detached property in the most desirable and sought after location overlooking the Bishops Palace in Wells

Wells letting agents Palmer Snell are pleased to offer:

An exceptional three bedroom, architect designed, period detached property in an outstanding location on the edge of palace fields, with beautiful landscaped gardens, which has a stream flowing through the property, adding to this magical setting. The house has been finished to the highest possible specification and offers outstanding spacious accommodation, retaining many period features and wonderful focal points. All completely re-decorated in a neutral colour throughout and with gas underfloor central heating.

Accomodation comprises: The eclesiastical style, solid oak wooden door opens into a spacious entrance hall, which has a natural limestone floor. The flooring runs throughout the ground floor and benefits from underfloor heating. Stone pillars lead to a spacious dining hall with an exposed natural stone feature fire place, mullioned windows overlooking the gardens and natural stone arches with recessed features and adjustable book shelving.

Double opening, arched, stained wooden doors lead from the hallway into this spacious sitting room with stylish natural stone fireplace with decorative fittings. The room benefits from wall to ceiling feature windows with double doors leading into the gardens patio area. The room benefits from generous ceiling height, exposed beam, and some interesting architectural features.

The wonderful and striking kitchen/diner again benefits from generous ceiling height, exposed beams, floor to ceiling windows with double doors leading into the gardens. There are a range of bespoke natural dark oak wall and base units with granite worksurfaces, all with integrated appliances, range cooker and extractor. There is a large central island with has a natural oak worksurface. To the side is an door leading into the middle courtyard.

The master bedroom is a real show stopper comprising of dark stained wooden pained ceiling to floor windows which has doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, with views onto the stunning gardens and stream below. The dressing area has a range of dark wooden stained wardrobe units facing each other with full length mirror doors. Again this room features a wonderful arched stone mullion window with stone window sill, the cream wool looped carpet is complimented with a single width of limestone tiles around the edge of the room.

The spectacular ensuite has windows overlooking the stream and gardens with a freestanding bath which takes advantage of the stream and views. The luxurious white bathroom suite has a double sized walk-in shower, limestone tiling, two large round ceramic basins and wc.

Upstairs are two further double bedrooms all benefiting from mullioned windows, views over the gardens and fields beyond, and retaining many period features. The good sized family bathroom has a white suite with shower over bath and a a feature, mirrored wall.

Separate from the main house and built over the stream is an outstanding purpose-built studio with feature bay window, natural limestone flooring with under floor heating.

Externally the beautiful, professionally designed gardens, with lawns, well stocked herbaceous borders and natural stone paving, patio areas, feature trees and natural stream are all enclosed with mainly stone boundary walls. Limestone steps lead down to the lower garden and stream which has railway sleeper wooden bridge with iron safety railings across the stream. Rent includes the gardener.

Wells in Somerset is an unspoilt market town of outstanding beauty, located in rolling countryside, at the foot of the Mendip Hills. Steeped in history, it is England's smallest city with a beautiful Cathedral and Bishops Palace with moat surrounding it. Although much of the glory of Wells lies in the past, it is very much a city of the present day, a busy market town, and an educational and commercial centre.

To view this spectacular property please call Wendy, Jean or Lauren

Property Features :

• Stunning location with spectacular views
• Studio overlooking stream
• Professionally designed gardens
• Unique Architect designed period home
• Centre of Wells