Central Wells

Property Details: • Type: Semi-Detached • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Elegant, Edwardian townhouse with original features • Spacious and versatile accommodation • Generous garden, parking and garage (with EV charge point) • 5 bedrooms • Central location within easy reach of facilities • Scope to create more parking if required

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 1 Priory Road Wells BA5 1SR

Full Description: 16 PORTWAY,WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2BH A handsome and spacious, 3 storey, family home in the heart of Wells. The house has an entrance porch, hallway, sitting room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, utility, shower room with w.c., 5 bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Outside there is a garden which wraps around from the front to the side and rear, with a single garage, outhouse and parking for 2 vehicles. LocationIn the heart of Wells, at the end of an elegant terrace, within walking distance of schools, supermarkets, and many of the other fantastic facilities the wonderful city has to offer.  DescriptionA significant and imposing property with spacious, versatile and well-balanced accommodation, this super house ticks all the boxes with the added bonus of a downstairs shower room, garden, parking and garage with EV charger. It retains many original features such as ornate fireplaces, stripped wooden doors, tongue and groove panelling and exposed, original floorboards. High ceilings and large windows add to the sense of space and the morning light floods to most of the room from the east.If you are looking for a conveniently located, spacious, townhouse which is very economical to run, and has plenty of further scope, then look no further. AccommodationThe front door opens to an enclosed porch with leads, through an internal door, to the hallway. Both the sitting room and the dining room are on the right, they have large windows, overlooking the garden to the east and gorgeous fireplaces. In addition, the sitting room has a magnificent south facing bay window and the dining room has French doors to the garden.The hall continues past the stairs, where there is an understairs cupboard for storage, to a bright and welcoming breakfast room, again with views of the garden. Beyond this is the recently updated, contemporary kitchen, with sleek white units and work surface, induction hob, extractor, integrated microwave, oven, undercounter fridge, and dishwasher.   The sink is positioned to enjoy views of the garden and catch the morning sun.To the rear of the house on the left is a utility area for the boiler and to the right, a shower room with w.c.. An exterior door leads to the enclosed outhouse which connects the house to the garage. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, over 2 floors, 4 of the rooms are generous doubles and they have sinks. The family bathroom is fresh and bright with a vanity unit under the sink. OutsideThe house is approached up steps from Portway and it occupies an enviable, end of terrace plot, with a garden gate through to the side/rear garden.At the rear a drive leads to the single garage which has a remote controlled, up and over metal door and EV charging point, there is space for one vehicle to park outside the garage and plenty of scope to extend the parking if required. The garden is mainly lawned, with mature trees and shrubs, and a paved terrace to the north. An additional parking space is available in the carpark adjacent to the property (annual charge approx. £80). Tenure and Other PointsFreehold. In a Conservation Area. Mains drainage, gas, electricity and water. Double glazed.  Honeywell remote controls on all radiators. Gas combi central heating and hot water. Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating D. About the areaWells 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 NotesRoderick 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.  VIEWINGS. 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.