Property description
An absolutely superb contemporary house enjoying a quiet peaceful setting in this small village just a mile or so from Wells.Architect designed and built by a very reputable builder the property has excellent generous accommodation appointed and finished to high standards.
OAKSIDE HOUSE, KNOWLE LANE, WOOKEY, WELLS
Knowle Lane runs from the village through the surrounding beautiful countryside and with very minimal traffic (it crosses a small ford) is wonderful for relaxed walks.
About the area
Wookey is a small village (not to be confused with the Wookey Hole which is another village a few miles away) just a mile or so west of Wells towards Wedmore. The village has a church, primary school, and 3 good pubs, one being highly regarded for its food. It's also on the bus route between Wells and Wedmore.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 Beaut. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course.
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Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, All Hallows, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside and Millfield School.
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Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Highbridge, both 25 minutes drive. Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away. The Saxon village of Wedmore to the west is also a delightful and extremely active centre. There are many historic buildings interesting shops, pubs, restaurants, tearooms and a wide range of cultural and sporting clubs and societies including a golf course.
Accommodation
Oakside has been constructed in the last few years to modern high standards and has the benefit of a warrenty. It's easy and economic to manage with double glazing and central heating with an air source heat pump and underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor. In addition it has LED spotlighting, a wealth of oak timberwork (including flooring, doors and the staircase), a superbly fitted kitchen, aluminium bi-folding doors and well appointed bathrooms.At the approach to the house there is a paved forecourt in front of the storm porch which protects the front door.
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Internally there is a spacious hall with the staircase and a cloakroom with a basin, wc and extractor fan. To the right of the hall is the sitting room which has a wall mounted fire as a focal point and fixings and wiring for a TV above. Glazed double doors open the exceptional \"wow \" kitchen which has a fitted kitchen area and a living & dining area with the bifolding doors onto a south facing paved terrace and lawn.The kitchen area has an extensive range of units which incorporate a breakfast bar and appliances including a large hob (with a splashback), extractor, double oven, microwave, dishwasher and an american style fridge/freezer. A door also leads from the kitchen back to the hall which gives access to a study ( also suited as a snug) and the utility room which has a fitted sink, cupboard and plumbing facilities.
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On the first floor is a landing with a cupboard containing the pressurised water cylinder. There are 4 good bedrooms including the master bedroom with 2 double built in wardrobes (automatic lighting) and an en suite shower room with a shaver point, radiator/towel rail, shower cubicle (with overhead and hand-held sprays), wc and a hand basin in vanitory unit with illuminated mirror above, Two of the other bedrooms have double fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom is very well appointed with a shaver point, radiator/towel rail, double-ended bath with a tiled surround, shower cubicle (with overhead and hand-held sprays), wc and a hand basin in vanitory unit with illuminated mirror above.
Outside
The Garage stands to the side of the forecourt and has an electric door and is equipped with light and power pointsOn the far, south facing, side of the house is a lawned garden with outsude lighting, bounded by high quality Jackson guaranteed timber panel fencing. Immediately in front of the house is a large paved terrace which links this well sheltered sunny and very private garden with the main living area of the house.
Directions
From our office continue to the junction, straight ahead and go right at the roundabout.. Through the lights to the T junction and turn left at the next lights onto Portway. Continue and take the left fork signposted Wedmore. Continue to Wookey and turn right by the Burcott Inn. Continue to the cross roads. Turn left along the High Street , pass the Ring o Bells pub and take the next fork right into Knowle Lane. Oakside is the last house on the left.
Important Notice
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Property Features :
- Absolutely suberb contemporary house
- Architect designed and built by a very reputable builder
- Excellent generous accommodation appointed and finished to high standards
- Stunning open plan kitchen/dining /living room with bifolding doors
- South facing very private garden
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