Property description
A superb property close to Wells city centre, to include a reception hall, a combined open plan kitchen/sitting room/conservatory/dining room, media room, utility, 4 bedrooms, ensuite shower room and bathroom. Garden, detached garage, and parking. Available now.
WIMBORNE HOUSE, 30 PORTWAY, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2BH
Wimborne House is situated a short walk from the center of Wells and has the considerable benefit of a garage and parking. This is a beautifully appointed house which has been extensively renovated with exceptional attention to detail.
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. The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. Castle Cary is the nearest train station with fast links to London. Wells has local markets twice a week and many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace. There is a busy local shopping centre, a broad range of societies and activities and excellent State & Private schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School.
Accommodation
A brick arched entrance with glazed double doors opens to a porch with in-built coat storage to both sides. A substantial door leads into the entrance hall which has \"black and white chequered\" floor tiles and the staircase. The main living area is a splendid open plan combination of a sitting room/ kitchen and dining room/conservatory. The \"kitchen\" really is exceptional with great style, large contemporary floor tiles and an excellent range of bespoke \"Clive Christian\" fittings. These include fitted base cupboards, a large breakfast bar island unit with an inset sink, a handsome back illuminated dresser, a Belfast sink with a hardwood drainer. Other details include Perrin & Rowe taps, Fisher & Paykel range cooker, a custom made extractor hood and an integral dishwasher. (The range cooker & American fridge freezer is available by separate negotiation.) A wide archway with side carved wooden pillars opens into the \"sitting room\" which has a cast iron fireplace, a south facing bay window
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There is wired for tv, satellite and broadband. The floor tiling continues from the kitchen into the double glazed \"Amdega\" conservatory/dining room with under floor heating and French doors to the garden. Both the hall and the conservatory lead into the media room which has a recessed alcove ideal for media devices and is also wired for tv, satellite and broadband. A side porch off the conservatory has a side door and opens to the cloakroom/utility with fitted cupboards, the new boiler (with 7 year guarantee) and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine. The utility also doubles as the downstairs cloakroom with a wc and a fitted marble basin. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms, all finished in the same meticulous manner. The master room has an ensuite shower room, with walk in shower, basin, wc and heated towel rail. The bathroom has contemporary tiled floors, part panelled walls, double ended bath with wall hung taps, walk in shower, basin, wc and towel rail/radiator.
Outside
The house stands back from Portway protected by stone walling with a pedestrian gate and a pathway to the front door. Vehicular access is to the rear where there is within the curtilage a detached garage and parking space. Beyond is a good sized mainly lawned garden with an establish hedge border, sandstone paving and a gravelled sitting area.
Directions
By Car:From our office take Priory road to the big roundabout. Turn right onto Strawberry way to the2nd set of traffic lights. Turn right onto Portway and take the next left onto the Wookey Hole Rd. Bear left on the road and take the turning for Blake rd. At the end of Blake road turn left Welsford Avenue. Park at the end of Wellsford Avenue and the property is just down the side street on the right hand side. The Black sliding gates are the rear entrance to the property. By Foot: Cross the road onto Queen street, turn left onto St Cuthberts st. Follow the path across the grounds of St Cuthberts church onto Chamberlain street. Continue up Princes Rd until you get to Portway. The property is up Portway on the right hand side through a gateway from the pavement.
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 :
- Superbly Appointed House
- Central Wells Location
- Extensivley renovated throughout
- Detached Property
- Private rear Garden