2 bedroom semi-detached house

5 CASTLE COURT,

WOOKEY, WELLS, BA5 1GE

A contemporary home with great style and appeal, comfortable living space, 2 super bedrooms, a private garden, set in a peaceful location, just over a mile or so west of Wells.

The house has an entrance hall, cloakroom, open plan living room/dining room/ kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a family bathroom, a dressing area and ensuite shower room.

Outside there is a covered car port, additional driveway parking, an enclosed rear garden and a timber studio/workshop.

Location

Castle Court is a mile west of Wells, in the small village of Wookey, which has a well-regarded primary school, church, 2 pubs (good food) and a very popular village shop/cafe. It is has a very friendly, welcoming and active community. Regular buses connect it to Wells and 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 which wind through the beautiful Somerset countryside.

Description

No.5 is an attractive building with cedar cladding, and slate roof. The properties were designed by an award-winning local firm to be sympathetic to the surroundings, and much of the original landscape including trees and hedgerows have been retained to create a tranquil and appealing mews setting.

The house is very light and airy, with east facing French doors and large west facing windows on the ground floor, which allow the sunlight to flood in morning and evening. Internal oak doors, engineered oak floors and Mandarin stone tiles, with wool carpets in bedrooms, set an understated, quality tone.

The air source heat pump, underfloor heating on the ground floor, radiators upstairs, and high performance windows creates an excellent economic EPC rating of 83 (B) and it has time and temperature zone control.

Accommodation

A front door opens to the hall which has the staircase and a cloakroom with a tiled floor, space to hang coats, a basin, vanity unit and wc.

The welcoming, large living area is open plan with sitting, dining and kitchen areas and there are floor to ceiling windows and French doors to the garden.

The kitchen area has fitted units, an oak worksurface and breakfast bar, and integrated appliances including an undercounter fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and Neff oven, hob and extractor.

Stairs rises from the hall to a bright landing lit by roof lights. The stunning principal room has steps down to a dressing area which has ample built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The second bedroom also has a built-in wardrobe and loft access. In addition there is a family bathroom.

Outside

To the side of the house is a covered car port which leads through to a gravel parking area. Beside this is the enclosed garden which has timber fencing, a paved terrace next to the house and a lawned area perfect for children and pets.

There is also a timber workshop/studio, a water tap, and external lighting and power points.

Other points

Freehold. Mains water and private drainage. Air source heat pump. Council Tax Band D. EPC rating 83 band (B).

N.B. Castle Court is a private development with a management organisation caring for communal areas, the management company (made up of all the freeholders) sets the charges. Further details available.

Directions.

From Wells take the Wedmore road. After a mile enter Wookey, pass the Burcott Arms pub on the right and the entrance to Castle Court is about 300 yards along on the left-hand side.

About the area

Wookey is a quaint country village situated in a highly desired location. The village itself has all day-to- day necessities, including Wookey Hub – a café with a small shop. It is favoured among locals and even has 5/5 on trip advisor. They sell everyday essentials and lots of local produce. There is a primary school in the village, a walkable distance from our new site, with secondary schools Wells Blue and Wells Cathedral in easy reach. Millfield School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools is just 7 miles away.

There are also three pubs in the village – definitely a necessity – and a sub-Post office. Wookey is also only a 5-minute drive from the city of Wells, where you can find supermarkets, high street shops and lots of things to do. Wookey is on the bus route between Wells and Wedmore.

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 a 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. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Mainline trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

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