Property description
9 DAVIS TERRACE,WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2DX A super family home with 4 bedrooms, gardens and parking for two cars, in a highly desirable, location, in the heart of Wells, close to all facilities. The house has an entrance porch, hallway, sitting room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility/cloak room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms over two floors and a family bathroom. Outside there is a low maintenance garden to the front, a mature and attractive enclosed rear garden, and 2 parking spaces. Guide Price £530,000 LocationA striking Victorian terrace of 10 townhouses, which forms part of the Wells Conservation Area, in an enviable location, a level walk to the High Street. This super property ticks all the boxes for making the most of what Wells has to offer. DescriptionA classic, late Victorian townhouse, built from locally made bricks, decorated with stone dressings, with authentic and original Victorian features, including fireplaces, mouldings, stain glass front door, stripped pine internal doors and woodwork, including an attractive staircase with panelled, under stairs cupboards on both floors.The house has double glazing and a sleek, fresh modern kitchen/breakfast room, large family bathroom and plenty of space over 3 floors.The gardens are a treasure trove of seasonal delights and there are 2 parking spaces at the rear. AccommodationThe front door opens to a porch and an internal door leads through to the hallway which immediately conveys the authenticity and charm of the property with the original floor tiles, mouldings, understairs panelling and generous handrail, illuminated by the delicate, rainbow light from the stained-glass window in the front door.To the left is a bright, open plan sitting room/dining room with bay window to the front and window overlooking the garden to the rear. A classic cast-iron hearth and timber fire surround is a focal point, and in both rooms alcove shelving makes the most of space, the dining room has matching alcove, stripped pine, cupboards. There is more storage under the stairs.The back of the house opens to a fresh, bright, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with sleek grey units and white Minerva worktop. Integrated appliances include a full-height, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, induction hob, and extractor. There is space for a kitchen table and chairs, and beside this, there are French doors to the attractive, side return courtyard.A glazed door kitchen leads to a conservatory which opens to the garden.On the right there is a cloakroom/utility room with fitted units, and space for a washing machine. Upstairs on the first floor, the split landing, leads on the right to a study area and large family bathroom, which accommodates a freestanding rolltop bath, shower cubicle, and airing cupboard with boiler and water cylinder. On the left of the split landing there are 3 bedrooms, one with wardrobes, and stairs rise to the 4th bedroom, which takes up the whole of the top floor, there are cupboards under the stairs, built-in-wardrobes in the top bedroom, and a significant, easily accessed, attic space with light. OutsideA sunburst wrought iron gate leads you to the gravel front garden which has an attractive maple behind mature hedging,. At the back of the house the enclosed garden is walled, with mature trees, shrubs and floral borders. A terrace beside the house is ideal for a table and chairs, and a meandering, block paved path leads through the lawns to an area beyond a trellis, previously used as a kitchen garden. There are amongst other things, rhubarb and 3 apple trees. At the far end of the garden a new timber fence has a gate out to the parking area. Tenure and other pointsFreehold. Conservation Area. Mains gas, drainage, water and electricity. Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating E About the areaWells 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.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, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield .Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away. 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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGSInterested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.