3 bedroom detached house for sale

SHORTWOOD BARN,

GAGLEY LANE, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1AS

Bath and Bristol both 21 miles, Glastonbury 7 miles, Street 8 miles, Castle Cary rail station 14 miles (all approx.)

An outstanding and absolutely delightful country property enjoying a tranquil setting whilst being in easy reach of the popular village of Wookey and the Cathedral City of Wells.

The converted barn is a stunning contemporary, individual building, designed and built to take full advantage of its superb position with wonderful views over the surrounding unspoilt countryside.

The generously proportioned accommodation includes a reception hall, a large sitting room opening into the garden, a well fitted and appointed kitchen & dining room, utility room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

In addition, there is a large, detached garage and workshop with scope for further accommodation if required.

The ground totals 3 acres including gardens and meadows.

Guide price £1,495,000

Location

Shortwood Barn has an idyllic location just a couple of miles west of the acclaimed Cathedral City of Wells in the County of Somerset. It enjoys a beautiful rural setting approached for about 200 yards on a small lane which is shared with a small number of other individual properties.

Description

An electric solid gate opens from the private lane onto the driveway which then leads to the courtyard and a mesh grass protected turning area flanked by the house and garage.

A pathway, flanked by lawns, leads to the very attractive single storey house with larch cladding on highly insulated walls and standing seam catnic steel roofing. Also, there are large and tall windows with beautiful aspects and views over the surrounding countryside.

Accommodation

Internally, there is air source underfloor heating, well-appointed kitchen and bathrooms and high pitched ceilings in the living areas.

The front door opens into a large reception hall which has a tiled floor and a cloaks cupboard.

The adjoining kitchen and dining room is a splendid room with floor tiling, aluminium sliding garden doors and a high (electric) Velux roof light.

There is ample dining area in front of the garden doors and windows. Beyond, are extensive fitted units including a central island and breakfast bar with integrated appliances including a hob, double oven, dishwasher, wine fridge and tall fridge and freezer. At the rear of the kitchen a door leads into a utility room with a sink, units and space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

Approached from the dining area is the spectacular, large sitting room. This fabulous area, 16ft 7in x 24ft 7in has a high pitched ceiling and is flooded with sunlight from the large windows and glass doors on 3 sides – all having wonderful views and the central sliding doors opening to a paved terrace.

An added advantage being the retractable canopy above the terrace

The panoramic views stretch from the Mendip Hills and across unspoilt countryside including the meadows of this property.

Returning to the reception hall there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with the main bedroom having fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors and an en suite shower room.

Garage

The large garage building (about 50 ft x 20 ft) has a slate roof and is again clad with very attractive larch timberwork. It is divided into two areas, providing garaging and workshop areas and having scope for lots of uses. Adjacent is a storeroom.

Other points

Access from an unadopted lane.

Freehold and not listed.

EPC is rated 73 Band (C). Council Tax Band F.

Mains Water and electricity are connected. Private drainage to a bio-digester.

CCTV and house alarm system.

Air source heat pump.

High performance glazing.

Outside

Immediately adjoining the house are terraces and beyond are lawns with newly planted trees and shrubs.

Beyond are paddocks and in all property totals around 3 acres.

About the area

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.

Important Notes

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given about planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors regarding items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. 

VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.