End terrace house for sale in Burcott Road, Wells BA5

14 Burcott Road, Wells

Property Description: Guide Price: £450,000 - £475,000. Situated in the desirable ancient city of Wells, this beautifully light and bright Victorian family home, set over three floors, has been tastefully modernised in recent years, whilst retaining many of the original period features. The property has a well maintained rear garden and is just a short walk away from the Cathedral and bustling High Street and city centre.

Through the part glazed front door the entrance hall has the original floor with its individual coloured tiles. The south facing sitting room is situated at the front of the house and has a feature bay window with fitted shutters and parquet style flooring. Many of the original features of this room have been retained including the fireplace with porcelain tile surround, coving, dado and picture rails and a ceiling rose. The dining room is situated through an original part glazed door at the end of the entrance hall and also has an original fireplace and parquet flooring. There is a built in storage cupboard as well as built in shelving and a double glazed window looking out to the rear garden. The modern kitchen has high ceilings and Velux windows making it light and bright. There is a five burner Rangemaster Kitchener cooker with double oven and grill as well as space for a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer and dryer. The kitchen has travertine tile splashbacks and a breakfast bar as well as ample fitted units, built in shelving and a storage cupboard. There is a downstairs WC at the rear of the kitchen and a fully glazed door with access to the garden.

The stairs to the first floor are located in the dining room and the landing provides direct access to two of the bedrooms as well as the family bathroom. The generously sized principal bedroom has an original feature fireplace and part picture rail with two large windows fitted with shutters. There are built in bedside wall lights and a large airing cupboard with ample storage. The first floor single bedroom also has an original feature fireplace as well as built in shelving and a nice of view of the garden and the top of the Mendips. The family bathroom suite is tastefully tiled and has a bath. The top floor has been converted into two double bedrooms within the eaves. Both are light and bright and would make great children's rooms with one south facing and the other overlooking the garden.

Outside: To the front of the property there is a driveway with parking for two cars and bin storage. There are three steps up to the front door with attractive rosemary and lavender bushes to the right. To the left side of the driveway, there is shared access to the rear garden.

The rear garden is accessed through the fully glazed back door in the kitchen. There is ample garden storage. There is a terrace area which is perfect for outdoor dining as well as a laid to lawn garden with stone planters and a cherry tree. The panelled fencing on both sides of the garden has a range of beautiful espalier planting including roses, eucalyptus, and an apple tree. At the rear of the garden, there is another terrace with additional garden storage as well as a wooden gate to the shared access lane down the side of the property.

Location: This property is located just half a mile walk away from the vibrant high street and market place of Wells. The bustling city centre provides a range of local amenities with three supermarkets (Waitrose and Tesco being the closest), a cinema, leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors, some fabulous independent shops and even some art shops for those seeking something a little different. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, as well as the popular twice weekly produce market and Cedars Hall offering a range of cultural events throughout the year. Despite being just a short walk from the city centre, the beautifully quite Somerset countryside is also within walking distance providing the best of both worlds.

There are excellent state schools in the vicinity: Stoberry Park School, St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School, St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and The Blue School as well as independent schools including Wells Cathedral School on your doorstep. All Hallows Prep School, Downside and Millfield are just a short drive away. Wells also benefits from being close enough to Glastonbury Festival to qualify its residents for the sale of local tickets.

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Council Tax: Band C (Correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Somerset Council Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes: The property is built of traditional construction. There is a driveway directly in front of the house for parking 2 cars. The side access next to the property is jointly owned by 10,12 & 14 Burcott Road. With 16 and 18 Burcott Road having access rights on the side access, plus access to their back garden via the end gate at the end of the garden of 14 Burcott Road. There is a step up into the property and an internal staircase leading to the bedrooms.

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