House For Sale £290,000
St. John Street, Wells

An extremely well located period cottage with 2 good sized reception rooms, 2/3 bedrooms and a rear courtyard garden.

BUTTERCUP COTTAGE 21B ST JOHN STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SWBUTTERCUP COTTAGE 21B ST JOHN STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SW
Nestled in one of the most historic streets in Wells, this beguiling cottage offers a wealth of charm and convenience.

Summary
Buttercup Cottage has an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and separate kitchen. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and a study/cot room along with a family bathroom. To the rear there is a sheltered private courtyard.

Location
St John Street is a quiet, historic lane in the heart of Wells at the bottom of the High Street. The houses are varied period properties reflecting the character of England's smallest and very beautiful Cathedral City, with grade 1 listed St John's Priory setting the tone. All the facilities of Wells are within walking distance. These include supermarkets, schools the medieval Market Place, Cathedral and Bishops Palace, as well as a good range of shops, restaurants, a cinema and a variety of other amenities plus social and sporting associations and clubs. There are also various public parks and footpaths leading to open countryside and the Mendip Hills AONB.Bath, Bristol, Frome, Castle Cary and Bristol Airport are all within 20 miles.

Description
This charming cottage has timeless appeal and surprisingly spacious accommodation. Authentic features such as a built-in, antique pine, corner cupboard, painted, timber, tongue and groove panelling, quarry tiles and an attractive timber staircase blend with modern comforts. There is space for a table and chairs in the rear courtyard and on street parking is available on Southover or Silver Street.

Accommodation
An attractive painted front door opens to a wood panelled hallway with space for coats and shoes. An internal, half glazed, timber door opens to the sitting room. The traditional wooden, tongue and groove panelling continues into the sitting room and provides an attractive backdrop. A brick fireplace with a wooden surround is a focal point and there is a southwest facing window.An rustic pine, ledged and braced door opens to the quarry tiled dining room. This is flooded with natural light from French doors that lead to the rear courtyard and a rooflight above the stairs. An antique pine, fitted, corner cupboard combines with the door, staircase and the quarry tiles to give the room classic appeal.

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To the left is a stylish fitted kitchen with a gas hob, extractor and integrated oven and space for an undercounter fridge/freezer and washing machine. A bay window looks out over the rear courtyard.Upstairs you will find 3 rooms and an attractive family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a south facing window and loft access. The loft has a pull-down ladder, a light and is boarded for ease of use. The two other rooms could be used as bedrooms or as a bedroom and study. They both have roof lights. The family bathroom has a pine floor, in keeping with the rest of the property, and a very spacious antique pine, built in cupboard. This provides useful storage, and it also houses the gas boiler. Traditional bathroom fittings, along with a roll top bath give this bathroom a classic feel. Again, a roof light floods the room with natural light.

Outside
Double, timber, French doors open to a rear courtyard. This provides space for a table and chairs and is a wonderful addition to this appealing house.

Tenure and other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Council Tax Band C.

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.

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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 Notice
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 with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. 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.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold