Property description
An interesting and appealing house in an excellent location. The generous accommodation includes: Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Snug, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Double Garage, Plenty of parking, mature landscaped and manageable garden.
27 MILTON LANE, CATHEDRAL CITY OF WELLS, BA5 2QS
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. 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. 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.
Schools
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, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows, Downside and Millfield.Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary (25 minutes drive) and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.
Accommodation
Milton Lane is one of the best residential areas of Wells with very little through traffic. It also has the benefit of being within walking distance of the schools (inc. Blue and Cathedral), the Cathedral itself and the Market Place.No 27 is approached directly from Milton Lane and the driveway opens to a large gravelled parking area flanked by the house and the double garage and bordered by flowerbeds.The house has a striking appearance being built in 1931 in an Arts & Craft style with a distinctive and modern architectural design with steep pitched roof lines and beautiful Bridgwater green roofing tiles. This style was continued when the house was extended in recent years.Around 2003 a south wing was added which included a full height reception hall; a large triple aspect sitting room and a master bedroom suite.In 2008 the northern part of the house was extended to provide additional accommodation and to offer the opportunity for an annexe to be created if needed.
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Internally the house works extremely well and original details are complemented by modern appointments including gas central heating. The front door opens into a two storey galleried hall which has a double aspect with French door to the south west facing garden and Velux roof lights. The sitting rom has a triple aspect with a limestone fireplace, a multi fuel stove and two sets of double French doors opening to the garden. The inner hall has an original parquet floor, a cloaks cupboard and a cloakroom with a hand basin and wc. The dining room also has a triple aspect with double French doors to the garden. The study is a quiet comfortable room with fitted bookshelves. Door into the KITCHEN. The extended dual aspect kitchen has a tiled floor, an extensive range of wall and floor units, work surfaces, tiled splash backs, 2 separates sink units and a free standing electric cooker with an extractor above.
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Off the kitchen is a utility room with a tiled floor, sink unit, work surface, space and plumbing for washing machines, a large walk in store, doors to the gardens and into the integral garage. A hallway from the utility room to the garden room gives access to the 4th reception room which is the snug or breakfast room. The integral garage has two electric up and over doors, a large safe, the Valiant gas fired central heating boiler and plenty of storage space. NB The utility room and its store room together with the snug and perhaps the study provide ample space for the creation of an annexe if required - subject to all necessary consents. In addition part of the garage could also be used if more space was needed.
First Floor
On the first floor the landing has a walkway to the master suite. Here the bedroom has fitted wardrobes, walk in closets and a partly tiled en suite shower room with a hand basin, wc and shower cubicle. There are a further 4 bedrooms - one having a hand basin and two having storage closets. The tiled family bathroom has a hand basin, wc and bath with a tiled surround and an electric shower unit.
Outside
At the far, south western side of the house is a very pleasant lawned garden with a terrace, flower and shrub beds, greenhouse and vegetable garden area. There is also a useful studio building ideal for many uses.
Directions
From our office continue to the junction and turn right. Continue through the lights, pass the petrol station, turn left at the mini roundabout, pass Waitrose and turn right at the lights. Continue and take the first left into Milton Lane (lower section). Continue and the property is some distance along on the left 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 :
- An interesting and appealing house
- Set in an excellent location in easy reach of the Cathedral and the Market Place.
- The house has a striking appearance being built in 1931 in an Arts & Craft style
- Generous, very light and airy accommodation
- 5 Bedrooms