Property description
A splendid Georgian town house close to the Market Place and enjoying stunning views of the Cathedral. Excellent accommodation including hall, cloakroom, dining room & snug, well appointed kitchen, utility room, first floor drawing room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Walled private courtyard
27 SADLER STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2RR
A splendid Georgian town house just a stone's throw from the Market Place and enjoying a stunning view of the Cathedral. Grade 11 listed No. 27 is a handsome typically Georgian building with excellent accommodation which includes a hall, cloakroom, an open plan combined dining room & snug leading to a well appointed kitchen, a utility room and a large first floor drawing room with fabulous Cathedral views. In addition there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. At the rear of the house is a walled private courtyard for al fresco meals and relaxation.
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.
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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. Sadler Street is in the heart of Wells immediately south west of the Cathedral grounds and literally a stones' throw from the Market Place in the heart of the City.
Accommodation
The house has a classical Georgian front elevation from the early 18th century with rendered elevations under a slate roof. It's a 3 storey house including sash windows and with a panelled front door under a 3-pane transom-light in a very attractive moulded architrave. Internally the period character and style has been retained and is enhanced by contemporary benefits. These include gas central heating, high quality well appointed kitchen and bathrooms and Travertine limestone floor tiling.
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The front door opens into a hall with a staircase, cloaks cupboard and a door into the open plan dining room and snug which has a double aspect having french doors to the courtyard. An archway opens into the splendid kitchen which has fitted floor and wall units, a central island with two stainless steel sinks, granite work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, a large hob with an extractor above, an oven and warming drawer and a microwave oven.Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with a Belfast sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine, a stable outside door and a door into the cloakroom. Here is a hand basin, wc and fitted cupboards containing the Valiant gas fired central heating boiler.
First floor
On the first floor is the drawing room which occupies the full width of the house and is a beautiful room with 3 windows having quite wonderful views of the Cathedral. Other details include a window overlooking the courtyard and a fireplace with an inset gas fire.Also on this floor is the master bedroom with a small bay window, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a hand basin, double ended bath, shower cubicle and wc.
Second Floor
The staircase continues from the landing to the second floor and 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Two of these bedrooms are east facing and again have tremendous views of the Cathedral. The bathroom has a hand basin, wc and shower cubicle.
Garden
At the rear of the house is a walled private courtyard for al fresco meals and relaxation.
Important Notice
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. 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.
Viewing
To View please contact the AgentsRoderick Thomas1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SRTel: 01749 670079 Email: info@roderickthomas.co.ukwww.roderickthomas.co.uk
Property Features :
- Splendid Georgian town house
- Grade II listed
- Excellent accommodation
- Large first floor drawing room with fabulous Cathedral views
- Walled private courtyard