3 bedroom terraced house for sale

3 GLENVIEW,

TITLANDS LANE, WOOKEY HOLE, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1BD

An exceptionally attractive and comfortable, 3 bedroom, mid terrace house which forms part of a unique and imposing, historically significant building, nestled, in a stunning rural setting, on the periphery of a popular village, at the foot of the Mendip Hills.

The house has a covered entrance porch, understairs store, open plan hall/living room/dining room, kitchen, utility/boot room, bathroom, 3 bedrooms and upstairs w.c..

Outside there is an attractive, terraced, front garden and a significant and varied back garden which stretches to woodland in the north. There is parking on a drive at the rear for 2 vehicles plus a single garage, potting shed and green house.

Location

The property enjoys an elevated position beside a very quiet, infrequently used lane on the west side of Wookey Hole. A myriad of footpaths traverse the area, providing easy access to the village and the magnificent, seemingly endless walking on the Mendips.

Wookey Hole is a very pleasant village just a mile or so from Wells. It’s famous for its limestone caverns and is a popular tourist destination. It also has the excellent Wookey Hole Inn, Ebborland Farm Riding Centre, cricket club, Church, and a licenced “club”.

Wells has extensive facilities, including an outstanding senior school and Wells Cathedral School.

Description

A surprisingly spacious and elegant home with high ceilings, mullion windows and recessed ribbed and studded, oak front door.

“Good example of the neo-vernacular work of Ernest George. Built for W S Hodgkinson of Glencot (qv), Glencot Lane, as staff accommodation.” Historic England – Grade 11 Listed

The current owner has extended and renovated the property to include insulation, under floor heating, new electrics and plumbing plus bespoke, solid wood, handmade kitchen and utility room and many other, attractive and unique details which complete this delightful home.

The stunning setting may be for some the real draw, as the house enjoys fabulous views of Arthur’s Seat and the Mendip Hills. Although imposing, the property, feels very much at one with the glorious surrounding landscape.

Accommodation

An arch leads to a covered porch where the original tongue and grove timber bench and matching door, to understairs storage, set the tone for the quality and craftsmanship to be found in this charming house. The original, oak, ribbed and studded door opens to a welcoming, open plan living area with a dining area to the left and a sitting room to the right, flooded by light from magnificent, dual aspect, leaded, mullion windows. A focal point is a classic bath stone fireplace with open fire.

The kitchen is totally charming. It has bespoke, hand built, painted, solid wood units with a ceramic sink by a window to the rear, a gas cooker, extractor, space for a washing machine, under counter fridge and freezer. Unique flourishes including using one oak tree to create the worksurfaces, upstands, windowsills, shelving, handles, and coat hook, demonstrate the care and attention to detail that has gone into this fabulous home. The attractive and authentic quarry tiled floor continues through to the boot room/utility where there are more bespoke, fitted units and a boiler cupboard which provides plenty of extra, full height storage. An exterior door opens on the right to the rear garden.

The bathroom is located beyond the utility room, it has cheerful yellow tiles and, like the boot room, enjoys the benefit of underfloor heating.

Upstairs there is a w.c. and 3 good sized bedrooms, one with built-in-wardrobes. A hatch opens to the loft on the landing and there is a ladder and light, the loft is partially boarded for storage.

Outside

To the front, a tiled path leads through an attractive and mature garden, to the covered porch. This east facing front garden descends, in terraces, to the lane.

At the rear the garden is divided into different zones. Closest to the house there is a sunken, paved terrace, perfect for sheltered, alfresco dining, from here, steps lead up to a lawned area with mature trees, floral boarders and a log store. A beech hedge forms a boundary to the west and an archway gives access to the gravel parking where there is space for at least 2 vehicles and the single garage offers further space for a car and storage. Beyond this the garden has been productive, it has raised beds and a row of well-established blackcurrant bushes, a potting shed and greenhouse. To the west there is a further lawned area, interspersed with fruit trees, including eating and cooking apples, greengage plum, cherry, pears, mulberry and walnut. The west boundary adjoins a mature woodland.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Grade 11 listed. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating exempt.

Directions

Leave Wells on A371 heading towards Cheddar. In Haybridge take the second right on Titlands Lane and follow this until you come to a layby on the left. The house is mid terrace on the left. Park in the layby – for ease- and walk past the whole building and up the drive by Brookfield. Take the footpath that crosses the front of the building to the first mid terrace front door, No 3.

About the area

Wookey Hole is a popular Mendip village with a church, community hall, two hotels, a restaurant, a licenced members club and a very active community. The famous caves put this village on the map, whilst the impressive Ebbor Gorge and Deer Leap make it an ever-popular spot for walkers and cyclists. The village is situated just a short distance from the historic city of Wells.

Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000), situated in beautiful countryside between the Somerset levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The medieval city centre has superb local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including its outstanding gothic Cathedral and moated Bishop’s Palace and gardens.

The city has a full calendar of live performance events and hosts annual festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food. It has a strong and active community with many societies and clubs, as well as a great selection of sporting facilities including Wells Leisure Centre, Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city as well as a wholefood deli with refill store.

There is a selection of excellent state and independent schools in the area, which includes several good primary schools within the city and the surrounding villages, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Sidcot, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.

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. 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. 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.

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.