College Road, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

Set in one of Wells' most desirable roads, in a cul-de-sac location is this impressive family home.  The property is well-presented throughout and comprises a spacious entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, ground floor shower room, four double bedrooms, family bathroom, attached garage, off road parking and secluded gardens to the front and rear. The property is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Upon entering is a notably large and welcoming entrance hall. This double height space has a part vaulted ceiling, window to the front and galleried landing above. on the left hand side steps lead down to a good sized dining room with part vaulted ceiling, picture rail, shelved nook, hatch to the kitchen, window to the front and space for a dining table to seat eight to ten people.  At the rear of the house, with lovely views over the private garden, is the kitchen breakfast room with marquetry style flooring and an array of cabinets with wood effect doors.  The kitchen features an integrated electric oven, gas hob, hatch to the dining room, one and a half bowl sink, magic corner unit, pull-out larder integrated undercounter fridge and space for a dishwasher.  To one end is the breakfast area with fitted shelves and space for a breakfast table to seat six people comfortably. Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility room which houses the wall mounted gas boiler and has both space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for further white goods.  A door opens to a ground floor shower room with corner shower enclosure, electric shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel radiator.  From the utility room a further door leads to a covered passage at the side of the house which leads to the garage and rear garden.  The sitting room benefits from a dual aspect with window to the front and French doors opening to the rear garden.  There is plenty of space for comfortable furniture along with an arched alcove with shelves and a cast iron fireplace with inset gas fire as the focal point.

From the hall, stairs rise to the galleried landing on the first floor. This bright space features a window at high level, bathing the space in natural light.  The landing leads to four double bedrooms and the family bathroom.  The first of the bedrooms benefits from a dual aspect with coved ceilings and verdant views.  A second, smaller double bedroom again has a coved ceiling and has a view over the rear garden.  Also with a rear aspect over the garden, is the third bedroom which benefits from fitted wardrobes with sliding mirror and wood effect doors.  The fourth bedroom, currently presented as a study/library, sits to the front of the house with views over the front garden towards mature trees.  The fully tiled family bathroom comprises, a corner shower enclosure, bath, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

Approaching the property is  driveway which can accommodate two to three cars (in tandem) and leads to a single garage attached to the house. The garage has an 'up and over' door and benefits from light, power, a mezzanine storage area and a pedestrian door the the rear.  The front gardens are mainly laid with a variety of shrubs, bushes and mature trees. Steps lead up to the front door and a paved area, large enough to accommodate a bistro table and chairs, if desired. The rear garden has a paved patio across the rear of the house, ideal for outside furniture and entertaining, along with an area lawn bordered by bushes, trees and hedging and a wooden shed. To one side is a raised border with low stone walls, planted with mature shrubs and flowering plants, a seating area is neatly tucked away offering a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the garden.  In the far corner of the garden is a further patio, perfectly positioned to enjoy the evening sun. Throughout the garden are several areas which are sun traps throughout the day making it a perfect space for entertaining

LOCATION

The picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools.

There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible

TENURE

Freehold

HEATING

Gas central heating

SERVICES

Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'F'

EPC RATING

Rating 'D'

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

DIRECTIONS

From central Wells take the B3139 signposted to Bath. Continue up St. Thomas Street and take the first left into North Road, continue to the end of North Road and turn right into College Road. Turn immediately right into the inner part of College Road where the property can be found a little further along on your right. 

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