TUDOR COTTAGE, 5 ST. THOMAS STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2UU
Central Wells, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, mews house with 14th Century origins, modern comforts, a private, enclosed courtyard garden, and parking for at least two vehicles.
Summary
The house offers an entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, cloakroom sitting room, four bedrooms, two ensuites and a family bathroom.
Outside there is an enclosed walled courtyard for parking and alfresco dining and a rear courtyard with covered walkway to St. Thomas Street.
Location
St. Thomas Street is one of the oldest streets in Wells with many period houses dating back to medieval times and probably earlier. It runs east of the Cathedral, which is within easy walking distance, as are many of the amenities of Wells, including senior and junior schools. Close by are Tor Woods and the Cathedral fields with beautiful walks that link into a huge number of footpaths, most of which are well away from roads.
Description
Thought to have at least 14th Century origins, this charming house has been extended to create an attractive mews type property with a delightful, enclosed front cobbled courtyard.
Many period features have been retained, and due to high ceilings and plenty of natural light, the house has a contemporary, vaguely nautical feel. A huge, central, arched window, and French doors illuminate the staircase and gallery landing above, flooding the property with natural light. The rest of the accommodation has been updated and insulated to create a practical and enchanting home in a fabulous, historic location a short, level walk to the Cathedral and Market Square.
Accommodation
A magnificent, arched, glazed window has inset French doors which open to an oak floored entrance hall. Steps descend to the dining room which is an attractive dual aspect room with elegant, natural stone floor tiles and painted timber, bespoke, recess, crockery cupboards. A door leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is again a dual aspect room, with a large bay window, with oak window seat to the south.
The kitchen has been recently fitted with dove grey units and an extremely a...
