DESCRIPTION An impressive three bedroom detached home set in a quiet highly desirable area with south facing gardens. Offered for the first time in over 44 years the house has exciting potential to extend either to the side, rear or above subject to obtaining planning permissions. The property has been immaculately kept with a recent re-wire but could still benefit from a some updating.

Upon entering the house is a light open entrance hall with an area for shoes and coats along with a downstairs w/c with wash hand basin. The kitchen/dining room has a fantastic aspect over the generous gardens whilst benefitting from a range of units, a freestanding electric oven, space and plumbing for under counter appliances and ample space for a dining table. From the kitchen is a utility area with a Belfast sink, units and door to the side of the house and garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is the formal dining room which has French doors opening to the south facing gardens. The sitting room has a triple aspect, with views of the gardens, a stone faced electric fire being the focal point of the room. A single storey extension to the side of the house provides a study but could equally be used as a play room, home office or extra bedroom if required, again with a lovely aspect over the garden.

To the first floor is a large landing area with storage cupboard. The spacious master bedroom has a triple aspect and view over Wells and towards the Cathedral. There are two further double bedrooms, one having built in wardrobes, the other having an airing cupboard and both benefit from an elevated view over the gardens to countryside in the distance. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower above, toilet and wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE Approaching the property from Orchard Lea is a Tarmac drive to the garage and front door which can comfortably accommodate four or five cars. The garage, which has light and power, has an' up and over' door and a window to the rear. The gardens wrap around the property with a substantial section laid to lawn with a wide variety of shrubs, bushes, mature trees, raised borders and flower beds. A patio at the rear provides a fantastic place for outside furniture with a gravelled area making for a brilliant seating area for the afternoon sun.

LOCATION The picturesque City of Wells is located in the Mendip district of Somerset. Wells itself 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 Freehold

HEATING Gas central heating

SERVICES Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity are all connected

LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 0300 303 8588

COUNCIL TAX Band 'F'

EPC RATING Rating 'E'

VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524

DIRECTIONS From the centre of Wells follow signs for Wookey Hole into Wookey Hole Road. After approx. 300 metres take the first turning right into Kennion Road. At the top of Kennion road turn right onto Ash Lane, continue for approx. 150 metres and take the next left into Fir Tor Avenue. Once in Fir Tor Avenue take the first left into Orchard Lea. The property can be found on the left.

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