Property description
A handsome Edwardian house in its own grounds in a quiet yet extremely convenient position within walking distance of the Cathedral and the Market Place. The house has been extensively improved and updated in recent years and has generous well-appointed and flexible accommodation . Garage & Studio.
HILLBURY
BERYL LANE, WELLS BA5 2XQ
A handsome Edwardian house in its own grounds in a quiet yet extremely convenient position within walking distance of the Cathedral and the Market Place.
The house has been extensively improved and updated in recent years and has generous well-appointed accommodation including 3 reception rooms, a snug, sun room, study, well fitted kitchen, utility room, 5 bedrooms (including a master bedroom suite), 3 bathrooms and shower room.
Garage and Studio. Large but manageable gardens.
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. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk
Beryl Lane is extremely well situated on the eastern side of Wells and runs from the junction of St. Thomas Street and Bath Road. It is a “no through road” serving a small number of properties.
A paved driveway protected by timber gates leads into the gardens. The house faces southwest with views to St. Thomas Church. From the upper floors are views of St. Thomas Church, The Cathedral, St. Cuthbert’s Church and beyond to the Tor.
Hilbury is a large house extensively improved and extended with pristine accommodation with gas central heating. It is well arranged and includes
ENTRANCE PORCH opening directly into the
RECEPTION HALL with black and white diamond patterned floor, wall lights, staircase and under stairs cupboard. SITTING ROOM facing south across the garden with a large fully glazed bay window and a tiled fireplace with an inset gas fire.
MUSIC ROOM with a fireplace and an attractive bay window with a fitted window seat. SNUG with an oak parquet floor, recessed ceiling lights, wall mounted coal effect gas fire and a door through into the SUN ROOM with a French door into the garden.
DINING ROOM a wonderful high ceilinged room which has recently been added to the property and which has double French doors out to a decking terrace. Triple folding doors open from this room into the KITCHEN which has an excellent range of fitted units, Belfast sink, tiled splash backs together with appliances including an integral Stoves five ring gas burner and double oven.
UTILITY ROOM leading from the kitchen and with a further range of fitted cupboards, work surfaces, tiled splash backs, a door to the garden and to a side PORCH. Leading from the utility room are other rooms including a BATHROOM with floor and wall tiling, hand basin, wc and bath with shower above. BOILER ROOM with tiled floor and a wall mounted gas boiler.
STUDY with an oak floor and a French door with glazed side panels to the courtyard.
FIRST FLOOR.
LANDING with an oak floor.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with an oak floor and incorporating a BEDROOM, DRESSING ROOM and EN SUITE BATHROOM which also has an oak floor, hand basin, wc, bidet, bath, tiled areas and a large walk in tiled shower cubicle. (NB the master bedroom can easily be re-arranged for use as two bedrooms if required.)
BEDROOM TWO with an oak floor and French door to a balcony. BATHROOM with an oak floor, hand basin with splash back and illuminated mirror above, wc, bidet, tiled shower cubicle and large mirror.
SECOND FLOOR.
LANDING with an oak floor.
BEDROOM THREE with large linen cupboard and outstanding views of the two churches, Cathedral and Tor. BEDROOMS FOUR and FIVE both with two Velux roof lights.
SHOWER ROOM with oak floor, hand basin, wc and a walk in tiled shower cubicle.
Across the paved courtyard from the house is a large
GARAGE with double doors to the more than generous space within. A SIDE HALL has a staircase leading to a STUDIO ROOM above the garage which is well suited to a variety of uses, perhaps games room, office etc.
The house stands in the centre of its large but manageable and very attractive lawned gardens bounded by mature hedges and screened and protected by mature trees.
There is a large paved courtyard between the house and garage with more than ample parking space.
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.
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Property Features :
- A Splendid House In An Excellent Location In Wells
- Quiet Setting In A No Through Lane
- Large House In Established Grounds
- Good Accommodation With Flexibility
- Several Reception Rooms Plus Study & Snug