Silver Street, Wells, BA5
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Beautifully presented apartment for the over 55's
- Second floor with views
- Newly fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob
- Dual aspect sitting dining room with feature square bay window
- Double bedroom with mirrored wardrobes
- Well-appointed shower room with large walk-in shower
- Communal residents' lounge and laundry room
- Attractive grounds and communal garden
- Resident house manager and pre-bookable guest suite
- Central location, just a short walk to High St, Bishop's palace and Cathedral
Description
DESCRIPTION
A light and spacious one bedroom, second floor apartment for the over 55's situated in a convenient location in the centre of Wells, offering splendid views over the neighbouring countryside and just a short walk from the Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and High Street.
Upon entering the property is a generous hallway two large built in cupboards. Leading off the hall, the bedroom is a generous double room with fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Also off the hall, the well appointed shower room comprises a large walk-in shower, hidden cistern toilet and wash hand basin with storage beneath. The bright and spacious sitting room offers plenty of space for both sitting and dining room furniture with a lovely bay window offering south westerly views across the rooftops of Wells and the countryside beyond. The owner currently has a seating area in the window offering the perfect spot to read a book or just to appreciate the lovely view. The newly fitted kitchen has a range units with soft close, an electric oven and hob and views over roof tops. The gas combi boiler, also in the kitchen, is only 5 years old and is serviced annually.
Number 12 Palace Court also has the added benefit of being next to the guest suite, so perfect for visiting family and friends. The guest suite has twin beds, a bathroom and small kitchenette and can be booked for visitors for a small fee, currently circa. £15 per night. Residents of Palace Court also have the benefit of booking the guest suite at any other retirement development run by Anchor, for a similar price, ideal for a few days away.
OUTSIDE
The development is set within the heart of the city with all amenities within a short distance. There are well maintained flower and shrub beds around the development along with an attractive communal garden, mainly laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders to the rear of the property. Benches are dotted around the site, a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine. A pre bookable guest suite is available for visiting friends and family at a modest charge, with ensuite shower room and kitchenette. The communal facilities include a residents sitting room, laundry room, gardens and parking for residents and visitors. There is also a resident house manager on site.
LOCATION
The picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, several churches. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessible
TENURE
Leasehold - 72 years remaining (as of 2024)
HEATING
Gas central heating
SERVICES
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected.
SERVICE CHARGES
Service charge currently £2686.30 per annum (£226.09 pcm)
There is no ground rent payable
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
COUNCIL TAX
Band 'B'
EPC RATING
Rating 'C'
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:
DIRECTIONS
On foot - From the Wells office in Broad Street turn left onto St. John's Street at the end of the road turn right into Southover. On the left hand side after approx. 25 metres you will see a gated archway signed 'The Old Bakery' which leads to Palace Court. Continue through the second gate into Palace Court.
By car - From the Wells office in Broad Street turn left onto St. John's Street at the end of the road turn right into Southover, take the next left into Silver Street and follow the road for approx. 100 metres. Take the next left into Palace Court.
AGENT'S NOTE
Please note that in the future should you wish to sell the property you are liable to pay a charge of 1.5 % of the purchase price for each year the property is owned. This charge goes towards the sinking (maintenance) fund for the development.
Brochures
Brochure 1- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Silver Street, Wells, BA5
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Castle Cary Station9.1 miles
About the agent
For over 100 years Cooper and Tanner have been well recognised in the West Country as the landed property professionals and auctioneers. We operate eleven offices in Somerset and Wiltshire, providing professional estate agency and surveying services to the residential, agricultural and commercial property sectors. We sell property by private treaty and by auction, we also run successful sale rooms where we specialise in antiques and vintage items. Our outside sales deal with tools, equipment
Industry affiliations
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