Property description
Set within close proximity to the centre of Wells is this charming three bedroom mid terrace character property with scope to extend and improve (subject to planning permission). The loved family home has been in the same family for over 40 years and is now offered with no onward chain. EPC to follow.
DESCRIPTION Set within close proximity to the centre of Wells is this charming three bedroom mid terrace character property with scope to extend and improve (subject to planning permission). The loved family home has been in the same family for over 40 years and is now offered with no onward chain.
On approaching the property steps lead to an entrance porch opening into the main entrance hall. The sitting room features a window to the front, feature fireplace and picture rail. A dining area has the potential to re-instate the original fireplace, again with a picture rail, under stair cupboard and ample space for a dining table to accommodate 6-8 people. The kitchen has wall and base units with space for appliances and a door into the sun room. The sun room has a door and windows overlooking the gardens at the rear. The family bathroom is situated downstairs and comprises a bath with shower overhead, wash hand basin, storage cupboards, a separate toilet and door leading out to the garden.
Stairs from the dining area lead to the first floor which includes three bedrooms, the largest overlooking the gardens, having a period fireplace and a built in wardrobe. A further double bedroom looks to the front and a single bedroom which could also be used as a study.
OUTSIDE To the front the property is a small area of grass with shrubs and steps to the entrance porch. The rear access can be has via a shared pathway or from the sun room and bathroom of the house. The garden has a pathway leading from the house to a rear gate with two large beds either side with a variety of shrubs, plants and an apple tree. A metal shed and attached garden store allow for ample storage.
LOCATION Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England. It caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs, a cinema, churches of most denominations, together with open-air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Schools are plentiful with the Cathedral School, the Blue School and a choice of primary schools in Wells, Millfield School in Street and Downside school in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible.
There are good road connections to Bristol, Bath, the motorway system and Bristol Airport, with rail links from Castle Cary (about 20 minutes drive away) to London Paddington.
Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes. In addition, there is a Leisure Centre in Wells offering a variety of recreational facilities.
TENURE Freehold
HEATING Electric storage heating.
SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity are all connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 0300 303 8588
COUNCIL TAX Band \‘B\‘
EPC RATING To follow
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS From the Wells office, continue along Priory road to the roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Strawberry Way (passing Lidl on your right). At the traffic lights turn left into Burcott Road. Continue for approx. 250 metres and number 58 can be found on your right.
AGENTS NOTE: Under section 21 of the 1979 Estate Agents Act we wish to declare a personal interest in this property as one of the vendors is a member of staff who works for Cooper and Tanner.
Property Features :
- Attractive period cottage
- Three bedrooms
- In need of modernisation
- Gardens to front and rear
- Sun room