DESCRIPTION
Set in the heart of Wells, close to amenities is this beautifully presented and deceptively spacious three bedroom end terrace period home. This stylish property has been redecorated throughout and benefits from new carpets (2026), a good size corner plot, newly built detached garage (2025), off road parking for four cars and period features throughout.
Upon entering the property is a light and entrance hall engineered oak floor and internal window to the sitting room. From the hall a four panel door opens into the bright open plan sitting and dining room with useful understairs cupboard - ideal for coats and shoes. This marvellous space which benefits from a dual aspect and engineered oak floor naturally divides into a seating area and dining area. The sitting room, with front aspect, offers plenty of space for comfortable seating and features a traditional column radiator and painted mantlepiece with 'Herald' solid fuel burner as the focal point. To one side of the fireplace is stylish built-in log storage. To the rear of the space is the dining area with chimney breast, fireplace (currently capped and offering space for storage) and window looking out to the patio and garden beyond. There is space for a dining table to seat six to eight people comfortably. To one side the staircase leads to the upper floors. The kitchen with tiled floor, features a range of freestanding units - all included, glazed wall units, double sink, tall larder cupboard, 'Belling - country chef' eight burner gas hob along with space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. Two window look out to the side over the patio. Beyond the kitchen is the rear lobby with door to the garden and useful storage space. From the lobby is the fully tiled bathroom with black riven floor tiles, large bath, WC, wash basin, corner shower enclosure, modern towel radiator and obscure window to the side.
Stairs rise to the first floor landing with fabulous understairs storage cupboards and drawers. The principal bedroom with engineered oak floor benefits from a dual aspect, having windows to the side and to the rear looking out over the garden. This bright room has a ledge and braced door, traditional column radiator and plenty of space for bedroom furniture. Adjacent is a second double bedroom with column radiator and dual aspect to the front and side.
From the landing stairs rise to the second floor with a further double bedroom and shower room. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with painted beam, loft hatch, eaves storage, ledge and braced door, characterful tongue and groove wall and roof window with front aspect. The well-appointed shower room with engineered oak floor and central step has a vaulted ceiling with painted beam, two roof windows, ample eaves storage and ledge and braced door. This light room comprises a walk-in double shower, hidden cistern WC, vanity basin with illuminated mirror above and a modern panel radiator.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is enclosed by a natural stone wall and has a metal gate opening onto a path leading to the front door. To the side of the path is a border planted with mature shrubs and flowering plants. A path leads across the front of the property and round to the side where there is a pedestrian gate to the rear garden.
The fully enclosed rear garden, which can be accessed from the pedestrian side gate, rear lobby and parking area is a good size. Adjacent to the house is a generous patio with pergola, outdoor lighting and space for outdoor furniture and entertaining. From here a step leads up to the main part of the garden which is laid to lawn with a path leading to the garage and rear parking area. Between the house and the garage is a vegetable garden with two raised beds and two sheltered seating areas.
To one side, joined on to the rear of the house, is a useful stone outbuilding which benefits from light and power. This versatile space, currently used as a store, could be used as a utility room or converted into a studio or home office (subject to the necessary consents).
The recently built garage has a window and pedestrian door to the garden with a roller door accessed from the parking area. The parking area, accessed from West Street offers parking for four cars with a further space in the garage.
LOCATION
The picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches and both primary and secondary state schools.
There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible.
TENURE
Freehold
HEATING
Gas central heating
SERVICES
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
COUNCIL TAX
Band 'C'
EPC RATING
Rating 'E'
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in Broad Street, Wells, continue into Priory Road. At the junction, turn right into Princes Road and continue for 200m to the traffic lights. At the traffic light turn left into Tucker Street, continue for approx 100m and turn right into West Street. Take the next left into Ethel Street where the property is the first on the left.
For viewing purposes, please park in the parking area at the rear of the property (accessed from West Street). Our representative will meet you at the front door of the property.
Simply fill out the form below or alternatively call us on 020 7839 0888
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