Property description
JASMINE COTTAGE,WELLS ROAD, WOOKEY, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1LQ
The house has an entrance porch, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and there is a family bathroom. Outside there is parking on a drive beside a lawned front garden. Double gates open to the rear garden, a combination of striking terrace, lawn, kitchen garden, and a shed and an office/studio. LocationA mile west of Wells, in the small village of Wookey, which has a well-regarded primary school (200mts away), church, 2 pubs (good food) and a very popular village shop/cafe. It is a friendly, welcoming and active community. Regular buses connect it to Wells, Wedmore and further afield and a pavement leads to Wells, which is within walking distance. The surrounding area is traversed by a network of footpaths winding through the beautiful Somerset countryside. DescriptionA very attractive, double fronted cottage which has been opened-up downstairs to suit modern living. The work has been carried out sympathetically with quality oak floors throughout the ground floor, oak ledge and brace doors, a bespoke, solid timber kitchen with oak surface, and the addition of a home office in the garden ensures no interruptions during zoom calls. AccommodationThe front door opens to an enclosed porch which leads into the sitting room. On the right is a shoe cupboard and straight ahead is a large understairs cupboard. The sitting room has two south facing windows which bathe the room in sunlight, one has a window seat. Attractive oak flooring, and a log burning stove give this room a classic, timeless quality. A doorway leads to the kitchen/dining room, which has plenty of space for a large, welcoming, farmhouse kitchen table. Glazed doors allow in plenty of natural light and they lead out to a stylish, sheltered terrace which feels very much like an extension to the kitchen. The kitchen units are bespoke, painted, solid wood, with a Belfast sink, an integrated dishwasher, range cooker and space for a fridge freezer.To the left is a rear hallway, cloakroom and beside this a utility room has a worksurface and space for tumble dryer and washing machine. A door leads out to the side terrace. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms. The principal bedroom has attractive painted wood panelling, fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite shower room.There is a gorgeous Victorian style family bathroom with free-standing rolltop bath and separate shower. OutsideAn attractive, traditional stonewall, forms a boundary to the front of the property and a tarmac drive has parking for at least 3 cars. There is scope to create more parking if desired as the front garden has a lawned area which could be adapted if required Large, double wooden gates open to the side and rear of the house where an attractive paved terrace wraps around to the back of the property with a low retaining wall separating it from the lawn area. This terrace is a super spot for outdoor living, it is sheltered, private and west facing so you catch the evening sun. A step leads to the lawned garden beyond the terrace. This has a floral border on the right and on the left is a tool shed and a kitchen garden. At the end of the garden the office/studio has Wi-Fi and electricity, and it is a perfect place for concentrating. Tenure and Other PointsFreehold. Mains drainage, water, electricity and oil-fired central heating.Council tax band C. 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. VIEWINGS. Interested 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.
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