3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Johnson Close, Wells, Somerset BA5

A well-proportioned semi-detached house, built in the 1990s, tucked away on the east side of Wells. Offering versatile living accommodation, the property provides two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room and three generous double bedrooms. Outside, there is off-road parking and an enclosed south-facing garden. Available with no onward chain. EPC rating D.

The property is entered via a glazed porch, with an inner door opening into the sitting room. A particularly generous reception room, the sitting room is perfect for families and is dual-aspect, benefitting from plenty of natural light. Within the sitting room is a central fireplace incorporating an inset wood-burning stove.

Adjoining the sitting room is a second reception room, providing much flexibility depending on the purchaser’s needs. Currently utilised as a playroom, this good size room, formerly the garage, could be presented as a dining room, a home office or as a fourth bedroom.

At the rear of the property is the kitchen/dining room, which is fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units and wooden work surfaces. The kitchen provides an integrated electric Neff double oven, a 5-ring gas hob and a stainless steel extractor hood over. In addition, there is space for an under-the-counter fridge and tumble dryer, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, space for a table and chairs, plus access to a useful pantry cupboard. The kitchen then leads to an inner hall, which opens to a downstairs WC, a conservatory and the staircase to the first floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the landing has two built-in cupboards (one storage, one airing cupboard) and a skylight window to the rear. All three of the bedrooms are roomy doubles, the master with the advantage of fitted wardrobes along one wall. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, smartly presented with a freestanding roll-top bath, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC and a separate shower cubicle. A pleasant outlook from the first floor can be enjoyed looking back towards Tor Woods.

The loft space provides ample storage and has a light, ladder and some boarding.
Outside

To the front of the property, there is a tarmac driveway and an area of stone chippings providing off-road parking. The garden is located to the side and rear of the house, with gated access. To the side, there is a timber shed, raised beds and a greenhouse. The rear garden is enclosed on all sides by fencing and is mainly laid to lawn. Facing south, there is plenty of sunshine throughout the day and into the evening.

The City of Wells is renowned for its beautiful architecture, including the Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. England’s smallest city, Wells, contains many clubs and societies for those wishing to get involved in the thriving local community. There are excellent shopping facilities, a bustling High Street with both independent and well-known retailers, as well as various major supermarkets, including Waitrose.

Wells also benefits from a busy, twice-weekly produce market in the Market Square. Bristol and Bath are readily accessible, as is Castle Cary to the south, which has the nearest mainline train station to London Paddington.

There is excellent schooling locally, both state and independent. The property is conveniently located within easy travelling distance of a number of local primary schools, as well as Wells Blue School (secondary).