Property description
An absolutely delightful town house in this very popular residential area within walking distance of the city centre. The house has been extensively improved with exceptional accommodation includes: Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining/Living Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Attic Room. Charming Walled Garden.
33 ST. THOMAS STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2UU
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, All Hallows, Downside and Millfield.Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Highbridge, both 25 minutes drive. Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away. St Thomas Street is one of the oldest roads in Wells and is an extremely popular area located just east of the Cathedral and in walking distance of the Market Place.
Accommodation
No. 33 is a period townhouse which has been extensively improved in recent years with period details including old pine doors (some with stained glass panels), window shutters, architraves, fireplaces, stained and painted floorboards, parquet flooring, brick and stonework which are all complemented by contemporary benefits including gas central heating. It has fabulous, really spacious living areas which are very light and airy and include include a large sitting room which was previously two rooms. Likewise the even larger open-plan kitchen-dining and living room was previously two rooms. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms and a bathroom and an inner landing with a staircase to the second floor. The owners have started to redevelop the attic room and it has great potential. The front door opens into a porch and then the hall which has a cloakroom with a shower and wc.
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To the right of the hall is the sitting room which has a double aspect, a fireplace and fitted bookshelves. to the left of the hall is the combined dining and living room which in turn opens directly into the kitchen.The dining area has plenty of space for a table and chairs and there is also room for a sofa and chairs in front of the centrally positioned fireplace.Two archways open into the kitchen which is bright and cheerful having 2 windows, a ceiling lantern skylight and a part glazed door to the garden. Within the kitchen is a work station with a sink unit, tiled worktop and cupboards. There is also an island unit, a dresser, an excellent gas range cooker, gas boiler, space for a fridge /freezer plus space and 2 sets of plumbing plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
First Floor
A staircase from the living room rises to the first floor. Here there are 4 bedrooms and a pretty bathroom with a double ended bath with a central overhead shower and curtain. An inner landing has the staircase to the second floor attic room which has two large Velux windows, power, light and heating. This room has great scope for completing including the installation of a shower room.
Outside
At the rear of the house is an absolutely delightful walled garden with a lawn, trees, shrubs, flower beds, terraces, a stone shed and outhouse. It must be viewed to be appreciated.
Directions
DRIVING - From our office go along Priory Road, turn right at the junction. Continue through the traffic lights, bear right, pass the petrol station, at the mini roundabout turn left, pass Waitrose & at the lights turn right. At the next lights turn right and at the first roundabout turn left into The Liberty and continue past the Cathedral School. Pass the Fountain Inn and take the immediate left into St Thomas Street. No 33 is further along on the left hand side.
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.
Property Features :
- An absolutely delightful town house.
- Set within walking distance of the cathedral and Market Place.
- The house has been extensively improved.
- Exceptional accommodation with wonderful living areas.
- This includes a large sitting room and an even larger open plan kitchen/dining/living room.