Property description
A pretty semi-detached stone cottage in a lovely position overlooking farmland in the middle of this popular village on the outskirts of Wells. The property has been renovated to provide a period home with a contemporary twist. The property is still undergoing works.
9 HIGHFIELD, DULCOTE, WELLS, BA5 3NX
About the Area
Dulcote is a pretty hamlet just one mile from Wells. 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 being 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. The name of Dulcote has existed for at least one thousand years. One possible meaning for the name of Dulcote is that it derives from Dultingcote, meaning "cottages/ shelters" by the River Doulting (former name of River Sheppey). The name appears in an Anglo- Saxon charter, which transfers this land with other areas around Wells from King Edward the Confessor to the Bishop of Wells.
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One of the many local landmarks is the glorious fountain found in the centre of this historic village and is nearly 150 years old. It has been created from the overflow from the springs which supplies water to the hamlet. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on "schools". This website has more large photos of this property and an accurate map position.
Description
HALLWAY: Shelved area housing the meter boxes. Wall mounted gas fired boiler providing heating to the ground floor and domestic hot water. Radiator. Door to -SITTING ROOM: Flagstone floor & hearth, inset open fire with wooden beam over. Arched alcove to one side of chimney breast. Double glazed UPVC window with deep painted wooden sill to front, with views over open fields & beyond. Radiator. Door to - This room was the original Victorian kitchen & still houses the cast iron 'Lambert' range cooker which is inset within a brick fireplace with tiled hearth & stone fender. The fireplace has a wooden surround and over mantle with decorative brass edging & full width brass hanging rail. Flagstone floor. Door to under stairs storage cupboard. Window with deep wooden sill. Radiator. Door to -
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KITCHEN: Wood effect wall & floor units, shelving & space for appliances. Stainless steel single bowl sink unit. Double glazed UPVC window overlooking the rear courtyard & stone outbuildings. Storage cupboard housing the water tank. Door to outside & further door to - STAIRS: Double glazed UPVC window. Wooden hand rail.BED 1: Double glazed UPVC window with deep wooden sill overlooking the front of the property & enjoying open views over fields with views beyond. A pretty Victorian cast iron fireplace with surround & wooden shelf over. Dimplex radiator. The plumbing is in place to extend the heating system to this room. BED 2: Double glazed UPVC window overlooking the rear courtyard, outbuildings & garden beyond.Loft hatch & access.
Outside
The front of the property is mainly laid to lawn with an old stone boundary and a shared pedestrian gate access to one side & driveway to the rear of the property with parking. Within the rear courtyard are useful stone & tiled outbuildings with great potential (subject to necessary planning permissions). An old washing hopper still sits in the corner of this building which is currently used for storage. A further door to the side leads to another small storage area with flagstone floor & window to the garden. (Note: The neighbouring property has a right to use the courtyard as a turning space. In our opinion this turning area could be relocated to the front of the property). Wooden gate to rear garden and:
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WOODEN GARDEN BUILDING: Large stable doors gives access to this spacious building, at present used for storage but in our view it would make a great playroom, studio or office space. Outside is a large wooden verandah overlooking the garden.The rear garden is a good size and mainly laid to lawn with some established shrubs & trees.
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 pretty stone cottage
- Views across farmland
- Renovated to offer a contemporary home
- Period features such as wood burning stove
- Flagstone floors & Wooden Lintels