WELLS Guide Price £1,395,000

An exceptional house with great charm and appeal, absolutely delightful grounds of 3 acres and enjoying a sheltered setting within a mile of Wells. The property totals around 5,221 sq.ft. (485 sq.ms.) and includes in the main house a hall, 2 cloakrooms, sitting room, games room (equally suited as a dining room), a superb kitchen & dining room, snug and utility room. On the upper two floors are 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (2 being en suite. The detached and adjacent annexe includes an office (or sitting room) kitchen, a bedsitting room, dressing room and shower room. Close by is an open triple carport and 3 stores. The grounds are stunning with mature lawned gardens, meadows and woodland bounded and crossed by two picturesque rivers.

A long private tarmac drive leads from the road to two large individual houses with the further one being Two Rivers. In very simple terms the house is well designed and arranged with lots of light and airy living space, plenty of bathrooms, bedrooms, games and study areas and considerable flexibility allowing for separate accommodation for guests, teenagers, elderly relatives, au pairs etc. Details include local natural stone, limestone and oak flooring, well equipped bath and shower rooms, a superbly fitted kitchen and gas central heating (underfloor on the ground floor and radiators on the 1st and 2nd floors). The annexe has electric heating.

The house is both elegant and comfortable being well designed and equally well appointed. The entrance hall has a fine staircase, cloakroom and a door into the 26 ft sitting room with a dual aspect, double French doors to the garden, a Doulting stone fireplace with an inset stove and double doors into the games room. This room is ideal for its present use but could be a more formal dining room if required. It leads through a wide open archway into the kitchen and ding room which is also approached directly from the hall.

The kitchen area is very well equipped with granite worksurfaces, units, a double Belfast sink, an Aga with a side module, a large American style ‘fridge, electric oven& grill and dishwasher. A door opens from the kitchen to an inner hall with a side garden door, a second cloakroom, a utility room and a snug. Upper floors. On the first floor is a master suite with a large bedroom, dressing room and a shower room. There are 4 other bedrooms on this floor together with a further shower room and a bathroom. On the second floor are 2 further bedrooms and a large bathroom. N.B. all the rooms are decorated and presented in excellent order.

Standing to the west of the house is a substantial garage and annexe building. On the ground floor is a large garage with triple doors. Also on the ground floor is part of the accommodation of a very useful annexe. This includes an office and kitchen. On the first floor is a large bed sitting room plus a shower room and dressing room. Adjacent to the garage block is a triple car port and garden storage units.

These are a delight. A long drive leads to the house which enjoys a southerly aspect and views across its lawns to the meadows and woodland beyond which are crossed and bounded by the two rivers. At the rear of the house is a neat, landscaped garden with mature trees. This is an idyllic property for all ages, and which must be walked to be fully appreciated.

Freehold. Not listed. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Double glazed. Gas central heating. Villavent Systemair heat recovery/air cleaning ventilation system installed. Council Tax band G. EPC Band C

Two Rivers stands on the edge of the village of Coxley, very close to the City of Wells. 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

From Wells take the Glastonbury Road. Pass Browns Garden Centre on the left and continue on the Glastonbury Road. The next left is Stoppers Lane. 50 yards or so further take the drive entrance on the right and continue to the further house – Two Rivers.

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