Wells, BA5 3PZ

The Willows combines character with generous and versatile living space and impressive gardens to the rear. The property enjoys a picturesque rural outlook and benefits from extensive gardens, a garden office, summer house, workshop and ample parking. Inside, the accommodation includes two spacious reception rooms, a large kitchen/family room and three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it equally suited as a family home, countryside retreat or lifestyle investment. About the inside: A welcoming entrance hall opens into a well-appointed, dual aspect kitchen & family room that is filled with natural light and enjoying views over both the front and rear gardens. A deep window seat and wood burning stove create a truly warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. To the front of the property, the generous living room features a second wood burning stove and plenty of character. A traditional latch door leads through to the vast second reception room with beamed ceilings and French doors opening onto the rear terrace. This versatile space lends itself perfectly to formal dining, entertaining, playroom or additional family room. Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room with shower facilities and a lobby area with external door to the outdoors making this a perfect muddy boot entrance with plenty of storage space available. Upstairs, a spacious landing enjoys views towards Wells cathedral and leads to three bright and stylish double bedrooms, together with a large family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from built in wardrobes and an open-plan en-suite shower room. The current owners have updated all windows with hardwood double glazing complete with monkey tail hardware and the decor throughout has been equally considered to offer a modern feel to this cottage styled home. About the outside: The gardens to the rear, offer an exceptional amount of space with the attractively landscaped terrace positioned next to the house, a perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond this, the south facing garden rises gently and is bordered by mature hedges and established trees, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. A charming garden office is surrounded by roses, and provides an ideal workspace, separate from the house. The timber summer house is perfectly positioned to enjoy the far-reaching countryside views with a wide decked area and beneath the mature walnut tree, a delightful children’s play area completes this exceptional outdoor space. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn and enclosed by a traditional stone wall, with a pathway leading to the front entrance. To the side of the property, a private driveway provides ample off-street parking and access to a useful workshop and store. About the Area Dulcote is an attractive hamlet with a natural spring water supply, which feeds a pretty fountain and most local properties. Many Dulcote residents regularly walk in to the city along a footpath that cuts across the fields into the city of Wells. There is also the popular Strawberry Line path at Dulcote iwhich s a traffic-free, multi-use trail forming a key connection between Wells and Shepton Mallet on the former Cheddar Valley Railway line. The route provides a safe, active travel greenway popular with cyclists & walkers. Historic Wells is the smallest city in England and offers a range of shopping facilities including a high proportion of independent shops and boutiques, banks, restaurants, public houses, cinema and churches. The market square holds a farmer’s market on Wednesday and Saturday. The Georgian city of Bath and the regional centre of Bristol are also within commuting distance, while Castle Cary Staion with links to London Paddington and Exeter is also nearby. Bristol International Airport is 18 miles away. There are a wide range of well regarded schools at all levels locally, both from the state and private sectors. Primary Schools can be found at Croscombe and Wells. Wells is home to The Blue School (State secondary) and The Cathedral School (independent). Other independent schools such as Millfield at Street and Downside at Stratton on Fosse are also close.