Property description

A exceptional house of great style and comfort, standing in about an acre on the outskirts of Wells. Extended and refurbished accommodation includes hall, sitting room, cloakroom, utility, playroom and open plan dining/living/kitchen. 4 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms.

THE POPLARS, KEWARD, WELLS BA5 1QF
A quite exceptional house of great style and comfort, standing in about an acre on the southern outskirts of Wells.Extended and extensively refurbished and improved The Poplars has accommodation appointed to a very high standard. This includes a hall, a large dual aspect sitting room, cloakroom, utility room, playroom and a wonderful open plan living area which includes a dining and living opening through an archway into a well equipped kitchen. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and 3 bath or shower rooms.The gardens total around three quarters of an acre being mainly lawned and including a verandah looking out across the garden and the open countryside beyond.The property is approached over a long drive, which runs from the Glastonbury Road, and there is ample parking space in front of the house.

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, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield.The Keward area is on the southern outskirts of Wells and it's just over half a mile to the roundabout on the edge of the City. This is an easy level walk with pavements all the way.

Accommodation
The Poplars has access off the Glastonbury Road and a shared entrance (with one other house) leads immediately to a post and rail lined private drive which runs over 60 yards to the house.In recent years the house has been extended and re-developed and now provides quite exceptional accommodation of a very high standard and character with the benefit of double-glazing and gas fired central heating with radiators. Internally the majority of ground floor has engineered oak floors and all the rooms are well decorated.The front door opens into the entrance hall with the staircase and understairs cupboard. Immediately to the left is a door into the fabulous combined dining / living room which opens into the kitchen.

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The dining area has a bow window with plantation shutters and space for a dining table and chairs whilst the living area has room for sofas and has double french doors to the verandah terrace. A wide open archway leads into the kitchen area which also has a double aspect with a high pitched ceiling with beams and a velux window which all combine to make it a very light and airy space. There are painted hand made kitchen floor and base units with an inset granite Butler's sink and tiled splash areas. Appliances include a dishwasher and a large range cooker with 7 cooking rings.A door also leads from the kitchen to the verandah terrace.Across the entrance hall is a playroom which again has a bow window.

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Off the inner hall is the cloakroom (with basin and wc) and the utility room which has the gas fired boiler, water cylinders and space and plumbing for a washing machine.This inner hall then leads to a large double aspect sitting room with double French doors to the garden and a fireplace with an inset wood burning stove.

First Floor
On the first floor is a landing with a study area which could be partitioned to make a small 5th bedroom if needed and there is also a linen cupboard. The master bedroom is again a large double aspect room with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and excellent countryside views. There is an en suite shower room with a tiled floor, walk in tiled shower with overhead and hand attachment, hand basin and wc.Both bedrooms 2 and 3 have bow windows. The bathroom has a tiled floor, a tiled shower cubicle with overhead and hand attachment, hand basin, freestanding bath with ball and claw feet and a wc.

Second Floor
A staircase rises to the second floor and directly into a large 4th bedroom with sloping ceilings, under eaves storage and large window giving extensive views westwards. The en suite bathroom has a tiled floor, a large Velux, window, hand basin, double ended bath and wc.

Grounds
Immediately adjoining the rear of the house is a verandah which comprises a paved terrace with a green oak framed structure with a slated roof which incorporates 2 velux windows. Approached by french doors from the living area it's ideal for relaxation and al fresco dining - with Bar-B-Q or simply using the adjacent kitchen facilities.Beyond is a lawned garden with post and rail fencing and access to the bordering brook with rolling countryside beyond. There is also a large lawned garden to the side and front of the house with more than generous potential and space for landscaping.

Further Information
FreeholdThe house has mains electricity and gas connected.The water supply is from a private bore hole on the property . Mains water also available.

Directions
From Wells take the Glastonbury Road. Continue half a mile from the last roundabout and the entrance to the Poplars will be found on the right hand side.

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 :

• Quite exceptional house of great style and comfort
• Extended and extensively refurbished and improved
• Accommodation appointed to a very high standard
• Wonderful open plan living area which includes a dining and living opening through an archway into
• Gardens total around three quarters of an acre