Property description
A superbly presented period cottage in a quiet location in a small village just south of Wells. Extensively improved in recent years it has bags of character and generous accommodation. Enclosed garden and parking.
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6, THE RANK, UPPER COXLEY, WELLS, BA5 1QS
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A superbly presented period cottage in a quiet location in a small village just south of Wells. Extensively improved in recent years it has bags of character and includes: entrance hall, sitting room, a large open kitchen/dining room/study, cloakroom, utility room, 3 bedrooms, en suite shower room and bathroom. Enclosed garden and parking.
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About the area: Coxley is a village just south of Wells which 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 and independent schools in the area including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield.
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Enjoying a quiet position, well away from busy roads, this cottage is a delightful home which has been extensively improved and has enormous charm and character with period details and contemporary benefits. These include flagstones, oak, elm and pine timberwork, an inglenook and many other features together with an Aga, gas central heating (with traditional and cast iron radiators) and good bathrooms The HALL has flagstones, part timber panelled walls and study area. The SITTING ROOM has flagstones, a window seat a large inglenook fireplace (with a carved beam, bread oven and wood burning stove) and a door to a timber spiral staircase which leads to the main bedroom. It also has wonderful old decorative wooden panelling believed to date back to the 17th century. The REAR HALL has flagstones, a staircase and a garden door and doors to the CLOAKROOM (with a hand basin and wc) and UTILITY ROOM which has a sink unit, cupboard, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and the wall mounted gas fired combination boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating
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The hall continues to the KITCHEN/DINING ROOM/STUDY which is a large double aspect room with flagstones and French doors to the garden. It has a study (or sitting) area, space for a table and chairs and a kitchen area - well fitted and equipped with a gas fired Aga, custom made hardwood base units with oiled wooden work surfaces, twin bowl Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, pantry cupboard with light and a cupboard used to house a fridge freezer.
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The FIRST FLOOR mainly has polished floorboards and includes - BEDROOM ONE a large interesting room with a lovely old stone fireplace, built in wardrobe, the spiral staircase to the sitting room, a loft hatch (to boarded roof space with fitted ladder and light) and a window seat and views over open countryside towards Glastonbury Tor. A door opens to an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with a shower cubicle, hand basin and wcBEDROOMS TWO & THREE.BATHROOM with a panelled bath with mixer shower, hand basin and wc.
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OUTSIDE The Rank is a no through lane with only one further property after No.6. There are open fields and footpaths on the doorstep. In front of the cottage there is parking space but the more convenient approach is to the other side of the property where there is a private tandem parking area for 2 or 3 cars. A timber gate then leads into the landscaped very pretty garden.There is a lawn, mature apple tree, flower and shrub beds, a paved terrace and garden sheds.
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DIRECTIONS From Wells take the A39 Glastonbury road and on reaching Coxley take the second turning on the left to Stoppers Lane. Turn first right into Coxley Meadows and the access to 6 The Rank can be found in the left hand corner.
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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 Presented Cottage In Quiet Village Location
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
- Extensively Improved Over Recent Years But Retaining Many Character Features
- 3 Bedrooms
- Master Ensuite Shower Room