A charming and stylish period cottage set over three floors and within easy walking distance of the City Centre. The cottage is located at the end of a quiet mews and has fabulous views of The Cathedral as well as across countryside towards Glastonbury Tor. EPC rating E.


Believed to be built in 1765, 6 Lorne Place offers fantastic accommodation that is arranged over three floors and offers a wonderful mix of period features that complement a modern style. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a sitting room that includes a fitted wood burner, oak flooring, as well as an oak and glass staircase rising to the first floor. To the rear of the property is a stylish kitchen/dining room with French doors leading out onto the side/rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of gloss floor and wall units, as well as oak work surfaces and a ceramic sink and drainer unit. The kitchen further benefits from two fitted electric ovens, electric hob and extractor, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, as well as underfloor heating. Ample space for a table and chairs overlooking the garden is also found, making it a lovely sunny spot to enjoy a morning coffee or evening supper. To the first floor, you will find two double bedrooms and a family shower room, all having large windows letting in plenty of natural light. On the landing, there is a built-in cupboard housing the boiler, whilst there are two spacious bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes. The shower room has been very well appointed and benefits from underfloor heating, recessed lighting, tiled floor and walls, a fully tiled shower cubicle and a built-in cupboard housing the water cylinder. A further oak and glass staircase rises to the second floor, where you will find both the master bedroom with large en-suite and the fourth bedroom/office. This floor is where you get the best of the spectacular views. The master bedroom benefits from Velux windows to the front, absorbing views of the Cathedral and Glastonbury Tor beyond, as well as wooden flooring and fitted wardrobes and storage. The well-appointed en-suite is generously proportioned and includes a suite comprising a panel bath with shower attachment, w/c and vanity unit with wash basin inset, as well as Velux window to the side aspect. The fourth bedroom/office, enjoys a sunny southerly aspect with views over the courtyard garden and towards Tor Woods. One of the most striking features of this property is the exceptionally high standard of finish and tasteful decoration throughout. The cottage has been carefully looked after and every room is designed to make the most of the natural light that streams through the large sash windows.

Lorne Place is a private road set just off St Thomas Street which is one of the oldest streets in Wells and within an easy walk from the City Centre. Historic Wells is the smallest city in England and offers a range of shopping facilities including a high proportion of independent shops and boutiques, banks, restaurants, public houses, cinema, churches and a famed cathedral. The market square holds a market on Wednesday and Saturday. The Georgian city of Bath and the regional centre of Bristol are also within commuting distance, while Castle Cary Station with direct links to London Paddington and Exeter is also nearby. Bristol International Airport is 17 miles away. There is a wide range of educational establishments at all levels in the area from both the public and private sectors. There are excellent primary schools in Wells and The Wells Blue secondary school has a great reputation. Private schools locally are Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.

To the south side of the property is a private, walled courtyard garden that benefits from the sunny aspect, as well as having a beneficial low maintenance feel. Immediately abutting the kitchen/dining room is a decked seating area, which in turn leads onto an area of artificial grass and a variety of mature shrubs and plants to provide plenty of natural flora. The garden benefits from a large secure shed, for further storage, as well as a log store and gated access to the front.