Property description
An outstanding detached house in a quiet area of this small village a mile or so west of Wells.Extensively improved and refurbished it has excellent accommodation of a quite exceptional standard including 2 reception rooms, large kitchen/breakfast room and 2 bathrooms. Gardens, garage and parking.
Address
LABURNUM HOUSE,KNOWLE LANE, WOOKEY, Nr., WELLS, BA5 1LB
About The Area
About the area Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bristol and Bath are within commuting distance and 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, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on \"schools\". Wookey, a pleasant village lying 2 miles or so west of Wells, was probably a Saxon settlement and in the 13th century was the site for the palace of the Bishop of Wells. The village has a church, an excellent primary school, 2 pubs (in walking distance) and various village societies.
Accommodation
Knowle Lane runs off the High Street and is a quiet residential area which is well away from any busy road.Laburnum House stands to the side of the lane and has just been extensively refurbished and very considerably improved. It now has luxurious accommodation which has been appointed to an exceptional standard. It has upvc double glazing, oil central heating, oak doors and flooring in certain rooms, a well fitted and equipped kitchen plus a master bedroom suite with an en suite shower room and dressing room.It includes a spacious reception hall with a cloakroom with basin, wc and a large cloaks cupboard, The hall has access to the sitting room and kitchen and a staircase to the first floor. The sitting room is dual aspect with attractive wall lights, a fireplace with a wood burning stove as the focal point and a patio door into a conservatory which in turn has French doors onto the garden terrace.Glazed double doors open from the sitting room into the dining room which has similar double doors into the kitchen/breakfast room. The breakfast area has space for a table and chairs and French doors to the garden. The kitchen area has a beautiful range of fitted units with a breakfast bar, cupboards, drawers, larder unit, work surfaces, a 2 bowl sink unit and an excellent rang of appliances. This includes a 4 ring electric induction hob with an extractor above, a microwave, double oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Off the kitchen is the utility room with the oil fired central heating boiler, further units, sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
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On the first floor is a landing with a walk in store cupboard. The master bedroom suite includes a dressing room area (with a hanging rail and shelf) and the en suite shower room. There are 3 other good size bedrooms and a well equipped bathroom with a double ended bath and a shower cubicle. In front of the house is a paved drive providing parking and to the side is the GARAGE.The garden, protected by a stone wall, is well landscaped with a mature eucalyptus tree and bark covered beds with recently planted shrubs. The garden continues along the side of the house to a sunny lawned garden on the south western side with a paved terrace alongside the house and being approached by garden doors from the sitting room and the breakfast area. The boundaries are well fenced with attractive trees planted on the northern boundary to enhance privacy.
Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICERoderick 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
Directions
DirectionsFrom our office continue to the junction, straight ahead and 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. Laburnum is a short distance along on the left.
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Property Features :
- 4 Bedroom Detached Family Home
- Located In Popular Village Of Wookey
- Recently Renovated With A High Quality Finish
- Excellent Accommodation
- Master Suite With Walk In Wardrobe & Shower Room Facilities