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5 bedroom house
Key information
Property description & features
- Double fronted town house
- Kitchen extension with bags of natural light and views of the garden
- 5 bedrooms
- Additional timber garden studio/workroom
- Popular and friendly street
- Walking distance to the centre of Wells
- Mature lawned garden with fruit bushes and trees
- Terraced seating area
- Set back from the road behind mature hedges
19 ST. THOMAS STREET WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2UU
A charming, 5 bedroom, double fronted town house within easy walking distance of Wells Cathedral and the High Street.AVAILABLE TO VIEW FROM THURSDAY 4th APRIL, 2024.
Summary
This lovely house has generous living space with a cosy sitting room, music room (originally a dining room), cloakroom, a "wow" open plan kitchen/dining/living room, 5 bedrooms, family bathroom and separate upstairs cloakroomThe property has a neat front garden and a sunny and very appealing rear garden with a workshop equally suited as a summerhouse or other use.
Location
St. Thomas Street is one of the oldest streets in Wells with many period houses dating back to medieval times and probably earlier. It runs east of the Cathedral, which is within easy walking distance, as are many of the amenities of Wells, including senior and junior schools. Close by are Tor Woods and the Cathedral fields with beautiful walks that link into a huge number of footpaths, most of which are well away from roads.
Description
No. 19 is a very attractive town house that has huge charm and character. Set back from the road behind mature hedges, it offers spacious living accommodation and plenty of bedrooms.The front door opens to a sitting room that has a front aspect window with window seat. The original stone fireplace is a focal point, and the open log fire is a much-loved feature of this cosy house.
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A door leads to the kitchen which has recently been extended, it has large glass folding doors and roof lights that flood the room with sunlight. A large versatile room used as a kitchen, dining and living area. It has painted units, solid timber worksurfaces, a breakfast bar, Belfast sink, electric cooker with extractor and space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There's also a utility area with a Belfast sink, timber worksurface and space for a washing machine and separate tumble dryer. In addition, there is a downstairs cloakroom. Doors from the kitchen and the sitting room lead through to the music room, formally a dining room, which has a front aspect window.
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Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms on the first floor along with a family bath and shower room and separate loo with basin. From the landing, stairs rise to the second-floor bedroom which is a lovely big room and it has a dormer window to the front.
Outside
The house is approached through a wrought iron gate with a path to the front door. Set back from the road behind mature hedges in a walled front garden which is gravelled for easy maintenance. The back garden is a combination of paved terraces with raised beds and lawned areas interspersed with mature trees and shrubs including various fruiting varieties such as gooseberry and apple. At the top of the garden is an insulated timber workshop. This has good natural light and glazed French doors.
Other Points
Freehold. Wells Conservation Area. Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. EPC rating Band D and Council Tax Band D. Gas central heating.
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.
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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 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.
Directions
From our office continue along Priory Road and at the junction turn right. Continue to the traffic lights, straight through, continue (pass petrol station) to a mini roundabout, turn left, continue past Waitrose, turn right at the lights. Continue to next lights, turn right, at the mini roundabout turn, left into The Liberty. Turn left by the Fountain Inn, enter and continue along St Thomas Street and the house is on the left hand side, set back from the road behind hedges.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
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