Stoppers Lane, Coxley, Wells, BA5

DESCRIPTION

A substantial five/six bedroom detached family home with garage, gardens and countryside views set within the village of Coxley, only one and a half miles from the historic city of Wells. The property has been enhanced by the current owners and is presented in good order throughout whilst also offering scope for versatile living accommodation for either a large family or joint generational living.

Upon entering the house is a spacious and light entrance hall with storage, downstairs w/c and space for shoes and coats. From the main hall are two reception rooms looking out over the front gardens. One is currently used as a bedroom and the other a formal dining room both could equally be used as a home office or playroom, if desired. The main sitting room is a lovely room to the rear of the houses benefitting from wooden parquet floor, wood burner as the focal point, a dual aspect and French doors opening out to the patio and gardens. Also situated at the rear of the house is the substantial kitchen/dining room featuring an array of fitted units, larder style units, wine rack, ample space for white goods, space for a table to seat eight people comfortably, and sliding doors opening to the patio. The utility room also features ample storage, plumbing for white goods, view to the side of the house and a door to the garden.

To the first floor are five good sized bedrooms and the main bathroom which comprises a bath with shower above, toilet, wash basin and storage. The principal bedroom benefits from a wonderful dual aspect and south facing balcony with views over open fields. The room has ample space for furniture along with a dressing area and large ensuite with freestanding bath, large walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail. Two double bedrooms also benefit from an ensuite shower room with a corner shower, toilet and wash basin with one having a dressing area and views to the front and the other having countryside views to the rear. The further double bedrooms are both good sizes and having views over open countryside.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a driveway with parking for three to four cars leading to a single garage with light and power. Steps lead up to the front garden which is laid to lawn with a gravel pathway to the front door. Access can be had along both sides of the house for ease of maintenance. A patio to the rear provides a wonderful south facing space, perfect for outside furniture and entertaining with doors opening out from both the kitchen and sitting room. The garden has been designed to be low maintenance with an area of lawn, shrubs and trees.

LOCATION

Coxley is a small village situated a short distance to the south of Wells (approx. 5 minutes drive) and offers facilities including a village hall, primary school, church and restaurant. Nearby, the picturesque City of Wells 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, King’s in Bruton, 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 and electricity are all connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Somerset Council

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'F'

EPC RATING

Rating 'C'

VIEWING

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

DIRECTIONS

From Wells take the A39, signposted to Glastonbury. Continue for approx. 1 1/2 miles to the village of Coxley and take the first turning on the right into Stoppers Lane. Continue for approx 50m and the property can be found on the right-hand side.