Property description
A charming period property in walking distance of the centre of Wells.Hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/diner, study/5th bedroom, dark room, rear hall, pantry, utility/cloakroom, 4 double bedrooms, bathroom & shower room. Driveway, ample parking plus original Victorian walled garden.
64 PORTWAY, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2BP
Portway is on the westerns side of Wells and is a good residential area within walking distance of the centre of Wells. No 64 is an attractive Victorian house with a classical design frontage with Flemish bond brickwork enhanced by decorative stonework including stone architraves and a canopy above the front door.This door incorporates stained glasswork and internally the house retains many other period features. These include pine doors and floorboards, plaster cornices, sash windows, picture rails and striking fireplaces. These all contribute to the character of the property and are complemented by gas central heating with a condenser boiler renewed in recent years.Also noteworthy are the lovely views the property enjoys northwards to the Mendip Hills.
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 Beaut. 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.
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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, 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 (25 minutes drive) and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.
Accommodation
The entrance hall has cornicing, pine floorboards , a dado rail and pine doors to 2 good sized reception rooms. An archway leads to the inner hall (with staircase and understairs cupboard) which continues to the back hall and a side door to the garden.To the right of the hall is the sitting room with a ceiling cornice, picture rail and a fine open fireplace. The day room is on the other side of the hall and this has a fireplace with very pretty tiles and an inset coal-effect gas fire.The kitchen/diner is a large room with doors leading from the halls and also an open doorway from the day room. The kitchen area has floorboards, a good range of fitted units with plenty of cupboards, worktops and a sink unit with tiled splashbacks. It also has an integral electric double oven, 4 ring hob and extractor. The dining area beyond has double french doors (double glazed) which leads out onto a paved terrace and the garden.
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Off the kitchen is a very useful 27 ft long room which is currently a dark room. It has a flagstone floor, doors to the front and rear gardens, fitted work surfaces, 2 large Belfast sinks and multiple lights and power points. This space could be used for a variety of purposes.The study/5th bedroom has bookshelves, a fireplace and a cupboard housing the central heating boiler. Off the back hall is a pantry and a cloakroom/utility room with a wc, sink unit/cupboard together with space and plumbing for a washing machine.
First Floor
On the first floor is the landing which provides access to a large loft (via a retractable ladder).The master bedroom is dual aspect with an ensuite shower room with a hand basin, wc and shower.There are 3 further bedrooms, one of which is also double aspect with a hand basin.The bathroom has a large shelved airing cupboard (with water cylinder), a hand basin, wc, bidet and a free-standing bath on claw and ball feet.
Outside
To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway screened and protected by a brick wall and laurel hedge and provides plenty of car parking space. To the east side is a doorway in a high wall which opens to the rear Victorian high-walled garden.The french doors from the dining area lead onto a terrace with steps down to the lawn which is bordered by flower beds, mature trees and shrubs. Of note : the one hundred year old productive fig tree and vine.
Further Information
Freehold. Mains services with gas central heating. EPC Band E. Council tax band F
Important Notice
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Property Features :
- A charming and very appealing period property
- Attractive Victorian house with a classical design frontage
- Comfortable accommodation
- 4/5 good sized bedrooms
- Ample parking space