South Street, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

A deceptively spacious Grade II listed former wine warehouse featuring an array of original period features, three large double bedrooms and substantial living accommodation with vaulted ceilings. Located in the heart of Wells, the property is beautifully presented throughout offering over 1850sqft of accommodation and has the benefit of having NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Upon entering the property is a large welcoming entrance hall with flagstone floors leading to the first floor and its generous open plan living space. The main kitchen/dining room is a stunning vaulted triple aspect reception room, perfect for dinner parties and entertaining with several spacious seating areas along with ample space for a large dining table. The room features exposed beams, wooden floors window seat looking out towards the park and an original pulley from when the building was used as a commercial wine store.  The kitchen has been beautifully appointed with a central island having built in slide and hide sockets, space for a range cooker. From the kitchen is a utility room which houses additional storage cupboards along with plumbing for white goods and access to a fully tiled shower room with a shower, toilet, wash hand basin and heated rail. A study/playroom is central to the property and is an ideal space for someone working from home or to be used as a library/ play area. The lounge/snug is a lovely cosy room with a south facing aspect.  Two bedrooms can be found on this level, both of a generous size, one having a walk in wardrobe and the other having fantastic proportions and views overlooking over the High Street.

To the second floor is a light open galleried landing leading to a spectacular bathroom with bath, separate shower, toilet, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. The double bedroom, mirroring the double beneath has a fantastic view over the High Street and is of generous proportions.

OUTSIDE

At the front of the property is a south facing courtyard garden with allocated parking space. Within a short walk is the recreation ground which has a recently built play park with exercise equipment along with a bowling green and the Bishop's Barn. There is a right of access across the courtyards to be used by the shop beneath.  

LOCATION

The property is located in the very heart of Wells, just a stone’s throw from the Cathedral, Bishops palace and Market Place.

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 and both primary and secondary state schools.

There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. 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

148 years remaining (as of 2024)

SERVICE CHARGE

Service Charge - None

Ground Rent - None

HEATING

Gas central heating

SERVICES

Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'B'

EPC RATING

Rating  - Not required for listed properties

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel:

DIRECTIONS

From the Wells office in Broad Street, take the first left into St. John's Street. At the end of the road turn left into South Street. Continue for 150m passing Guard House lane on your left. After 20m turn left into the parking area for Poundland and the property can be found in the right hand corner.