6 bedroom detached house for sale

Nos. 1 and 2 RED BRICK COTTAGES

DINDER, Nr. WELLS, BA5 3PF

A pair of adjoining country cottages, quietly tucked away on the edge of this sought-after Somerset village, enjoying a wonderfully peaceful setting just 3 miles from the Cathedral City of Wells.

The cottages are attached and can continue to be used as two separate homes or could be combined for use as one large house subject to all necessary planning and other consents.

The two cottages also offer a considerable investment opportunities by letting the cottages on a residential or holiday basis.

Each cottage has a hall, 2 reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside, both cottages are complemented by sunny, well-sheltered gardens with privacy, garages and private parking.

Guide Price £900,000

No onward chain

Location

Dinder is a quintessential Somerset village, lying approximately 3 miles east of Wells and set blissfully away from main roads and through traffic. Life here moves at a gentler pace, shaped by its strong sense of community and unspoilt rural surroundings.

At its heart stands a Grade II* listed church of Norman origin, alongside a cricket club and a variety of thriving local societies that contribute to village life throughout the year. One of Dinder’s most treasured qualities is its immediate access to a remarkable network of footpaths and bridleways, leading through ancient woodland and open countryside — perfect for walking, riding and quiet exploration, all far removed from traffic.

To the east lies the larger village of Croscombe, offering further amenities.

1 and 2 Red Brick Cottages occupy an enviable edge-of-village position, approached via a small no-through lane and perfectly placed for enjoying the surrounding rural landscape.

Description

A lane runs from the village road to a pair of adjacent and attractive period cottages enjoying both privacy and tranquility.

A shared forecourt lies before the cottages’ lawned front gardens, with rights of access across it to the parking areas and garages.

Accommodation

No. 1

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall. To the right is a comfortable and cosy sitting room with timber flooring, and a fireplace with a pine surround.

Across the hall is the dining room, equally suited to everyday family life having a tiled floor, a fireplace with a wood burning stove, an understairs cupboard plus access into a useful utility/boiler room

A door opens from the dining room into the well fitted kitchen which has a tiled floor, wall tiling and is well fitted with attractive contemporary units and work surfaces, a Belfast sink and appliances including an electric hob, oven, extractor unit, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There’s also an adjacent alcove with further units including a cupboard housing a washing machine.

First floor

A door from the dining room leads up a painted staircase to the first floor landing. This serves 3 bedrooms (one with a built in cupboard), a walk in storeroom, and a bathroom.

The bathroom has painted floorboards, wall tiling, a loo, basin and a bath with shower above and shower screen.

No. 2

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall. To the left, the sitting room provides a comfortable retreat, centred around a wood-burning stove — an inviting focal point on winter evenings.

Across the hall lies a generously proportioned dining room with a wood-burning stove an understairs store and a walk-in boiler/storeroom fitted with cupboards and shelving.

Beyond, the kitchen is light and airy, with tiled flooring, a range of units, tiled splashbacks and integrated appliances including an electric hob, oven, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A neatly partitioned area provides space for a washing machine.

Returning to the dining room, a door opens to the staircase rising to the first floor.

Upstairs, the landing leads to three comfortable bedrooms. One retains an attractive Victorian fireplace, while another benefits from a built-in storage cupboard. The bathroom is fitted with a basin, loo and bath with shower above, serving the bedrooms conveniently.

Outside

Both cottages have front gardens, parking, garages and sunny rear gardens with privacy.

Other points.

Freehold.

Mains water being connected, mains electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating.

Council Tax bands D. EPC ratings band E.

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.

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 (with a bus service running through Dinder). Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

DIRECTIONS:

From Wells, take the A371 towards Shepton Mallet. After a few miles take the left hand turning into the village of Dinder. A short distance on the road swings right but instead go straight ahead, pass the church on the left and take the next right. Continue past the village hall. And a short distance further there’s a paddock on the left. Pass the paddock and at its end turn left onto the drive leading to the cottages.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

P.S.

A few extra comments.

Mortgages – we can help.

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Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers.

Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.

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Property Details

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VIEWINGS

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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

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