Detached 4 bedroom family home in Wells with fabulous garden

103 PORTWAY,

WELLS BA5 2BR

Description

Fabulous four bedroom detached period family home just a few minutes walk to the centre of Wells with off street parking, garage and large south facing garden beautifully planted in approx. ½ acre. For sale for the first time in 50 years the house has been carefully looked after and offers spacious accommodation and a lovely garden to the front and rear.

Guide Price £895,000

Location

Conveniently located on The Portway, just a few minutes walk from the centre of Wells. With good access to the countryside walks as well as Wells Leisure Centre. With ample parking to the front as well as a useful garage with power. Set in just under half an acre - a truly magical garden in such a convenient location.

Accommodation

The house was originally built in the 1930’s, with period details, original doors and joinery this is a much loved family home, and offers well arranged accommodation. Each room is positioned on the corner of the house providing dual aspect from every room.

The house is approached across a tarmaced driveway with a generous garden to the front with mature shrubs and trees providing privacy. The front door is found on the side of the house under a covered porch and opens into the entrance hall with original parquet wooden floors and large storage under the stairs.

A fabulous spacious sitting room stretches across the entire width of the house and has double doors leading to the pretty paved terrace with views of the gorgeous gardens beyond. There are windows on three sides creating a light and airy room while a traditional fireplace with stone surround provides a focal point and warmth for those winter days.

There is a further reception room/dining room to the front of the house with fireplace with tiled hearth. The room is again dual aspect and original parquet wooden floors.

On through to the kitchen/breakfast room which is light and airy and well planned with ample space for a table as well as a small hatch leading through to the dining room. There are modern white units, Bosch appliances including a stainless steel double oven and gas hob plus an integrated dishwasher.

This in turn leads through to the more practical utility area with plumbing for washing machine and housing the boiler. Steps to the downstairs cloakroom and rear door to the front of the house and driveway.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room, plus three further double bedrooms, one with fitted cupboards and all benefitting from having large windows opening onto two sides maximising the garden views to the front and rear. In addition, there is a family bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Outside

The front garden has mature trees and established planting, tarmac driveway and ample parking for several cars. The driveway leads you to garage which has power and double doors to the front. A workshop area to the rear of the garage and side door provides a useful potting shed or workshop.

The garden at the rear is south facing with fabulous terrace leading out from the sitting room. The terrace is beautifully planted with small pond area as well as a charming summer house positioned to maximise the evening sun.

The garden has been beautifully planted and cared for over the last 50 years with mature trees, shrubs, a productive kitchen garden with raised beds, greenhouse and then on through to a more meadow like area – approx. 200ft long and overall just about ½ acre. A truly magical garden in such a convenient location.

Tenure and other Points

Freehold – Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

We understand that there has previously been planning permission granted for additional accommodation in the roof space as well as to the rear of the workshop.

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From the centre of Wells follow the A371 Portway away from the centre in the direction of Wedmore/Cheddar. 103 Portway can be found on the left hand side.

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. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Important Notes

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

<u>Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.</u>

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.

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A few extra comments.

Mortgages – we can help.

Bridging loans – We can help.

Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing.

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

Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress.

Call us for information on any of these points

<u>Property Details</u>

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.

<u>VIEWINGS</u>

Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

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