North Grove, Wells £399,000

A very appealing bungalow with lots of living space, parking and a garden, in a desirable enclave less than 500mts from the Cathedral.

This house offers an entrance hall, inner hall, sitting room/dining room, kitchen, sunroom, 2 double bedrooms and a shower room. There is a front garden, off street parking, an integral garage, a very attractive rear garden with garden shed and an internal courtyard.

The property occupies a great position in a quiet residential cul-de-sac off North Road. It is within easy walking distance of the Cathedral, the schools, The Market Place and the High Street. No 5 is one of a pair of modernist style attached bungalows.

A well-thought-out house with plenty of living space which is quite unique in its arrangement around a central courtyard. This provides light and interest as well as additional storage space. The attractive rear garden is a particular feature of this delightful property. A sunroom, overlooking the garden enables you to enjoy the garden even in the colder months.

The front door opens to an entrance hall, from here doors lead to the internal courtyard, garage and house. The door to the house opens to an inner hall which leads through an internal door to the sitting room/dining room. Ahead there is a handy coat cupboard for storing boots and coats. The sitting room/dining room is very welcoming. It is a generous 28ft L shaped space offering scope to configure as suits. At one end there is a gas fire in an attractive marble hearth with a timber surround at the other end is the kitchen. The bright and spacious double aspect kitchen has a large window overlooking the front garden, fitted units, a solid wood worksurface and an extractor. There is space for a gas cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

From the sitting room a glazed door opens to the attractive sunroom. This is a very pleasant and comfortable room where you can enjoy the garden whatever the weather. Glazed double doors gives access to the garden. Beyond the sitting room to the right, a corridor leads to the 2 double bedrooms and the shower room. In the shower room there is a large airing cupboard.

The house is approached over a driveway which provides parking for a car and access to the garage. To the left there is a mature front garden. The garage is a good size and it has a tap and electricity. To the right of the garage, a timber garden gate opens to the rear of the property. Here a well-balanced combination of lawns, paved terraces, floral beds and mature trees and shrubs create a stunning garden full of colour, texture and form. In addition, there is a paved internal courtyard which provides a sheltered outside space for plants or seating.

Freehold. Mains electricity, water and gas. Gas central heating. Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating D.

From our office take Queen Street, then turn left onto the bottom of High Street. Follow the road round onto Priest Row. At the ‘T’ junction turn left onto Chamberlain Street. At the roundabout take the second right onto Whiting Way, past Waitrose. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Mountery Road. At the main lights (not pedestrian crossing) turn right onto New Street. Take the first left at the mini roundabout onto The Liberty. At the bend in the road take the left onto College Road then right onto North Road. North Grove is the second right turning. Follow it to the end and the house is on the right.

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. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.

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