Tucked away in central Wells

16 MELBOURNE HOUSE MEWS,

WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2PG

The house has an entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms and a family shower room.

Outside there is a sheltered, private courtyard and a parking space plus visitor parking and communal gardens.

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Location

Melbourne House Mews is nestled away from busy roads, off Chamberlain Street. The Mews is a collection of attractive properties built in 1995. Extremely central and with the benefit of parking and peace, this is an ideal location for those wanting to enjoy the facilities that Wells has to offer. Waitrose supermarket is only just around the corner.

Description

A cosy home with well-designed accommodation over 2 floors and a courtyard garden for outdoor living.

Accommodation

The front door opens to a hallway which immediately flows, though an arch, to an attractive kitchen/breakfast room. This has fitted units, a gas hob, integrated oven and extractor, and space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. A window bathes the room in sunlight and there is space for a table and chairs.

The sitting room opens out beyond the hallway. It has a large window and French doors to the rear courtyard. A gas fire is a focal point, and stairs rise to the right.

Upstairs there is a large airing cupboard on the landing. 2 bedrooms both with built-in-wardrobes and a shower room complete the accommodation in this super-straightforward townhouse.

Outside

The property is approached over a communal lit path from the parking area. A cobble area at the front could be used for a breakfast table and chairs. At the rear the private courtyard is paved and steps lead up to various levels. An attractive stone wall forms the northeast boundary and there is a garden shed for storage.

A mature communal garden area to the west is a perfect place to read a book or walk a dog.

Tenure and Other Points

Freehold. Management Committee service charge for communal areas approx. £300/annum. There are no restrictions on pets.

Mains drainage, electricity, water and gas. Boiler warranty to 2029. Double glazed. Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating C.

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.

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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.

<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.

<u>P.S. </u>

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

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