South Street, Wells, BA5

Property Details: • Type: Not Specified • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Retirement apartment for the over 55's • Quiet location, yet in the heart of the historic city of Wells • Two bedrooms • Second floor apartment (with lift to all floors) • Well-appointed kitchen with integrated appliances • Dual aspect sitting/dining room with Apex window and views • Beautifully presented bathroom (fitted in 2023) • Attractive and well-tended communal gardens • Residents lounge and house manager • Short level walk to High Street and amenities

Location: • Nearest Station: Castle Cary Station • Distance to Station: 9.122745790280637 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 19 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ

Full Description: <p>DESCRIPTION</p><p>An extensively renovated two bedroom second floor apartment situated in a quiet area in the heart of Wells, just a stone's throw from the High Street. In 2023 the apartment underwent a complete transformation, with a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and redecoration throughout. The Cloisters is a well-maintained collection of apartments for the over 55's which benefits from a house manager, lift and residents lounge, All communal areas are tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. The apartment benefits from a 'Tunstall' pull cord emergency response system for added piece of mind.</p><p>Upon entering the apartment is a spacious entrance hall with a large cupboard, ideal for coats and shoes and 'day to day' storage. Leading from the hall is the generous open plan sitting/dining room with a lovely sunny aspect and an attractive apex window with bespoke electric blinds offering a stunning view over greenery. This beautifully bright room naturally naturally divides to provide a sitting area and a dining area. The sitting area has a a large Velux window, and the dining area provides ample space for a table to accommodate a table for two to four people. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed and is finished to a high standard with a range of white gloss fitted units, topped with wood effect worktops. Within the kitchen, there is an integrated slimline dishwasher, electric hob, eye level oven, along with built-in microwave and space for a fridge/ freezer. A Velux window above the sink, provides the kitchen with an abundance of natural light and an attractive outlook.</p><p>The larger of the two bedrooms, is a good size double with a wall of fitted wardrobes and an apex dormer style window with bespoke electric black out blinds and a view of the Cathedral beyond. The second bedroom, currently being used as a study, has a Velux window, and is a versatile room which could also be utilized as a small double, or separate dining room. The well-appointed, newly fitted shower room comprises a shower, w/c, vanity wash basin and heated towel radiator along with space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.</p><p></p><p>OUTSIDE</p><p>There are attractive and well-maintained communal gardens to the development with areas of lawn, hard landscaping and beds planted with shrubs and flowers. Benches are dotted around the garden. There is a store at the far end of the car park which can be used to park and charge mobility scooters. Visitor parking is available in the car park and residents' parking spaces are subject to availability.</p><p></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p></p><p>TENURE</p><p>Leasehold</p><p>Circa. 90 years remaining (as of 2026)</p><p></p><p>HEATING</p><p>Electric heating</p><p></p><p>SERVICES CHARGES</p><p>Service charge: Currently £2746.68 per annum</p><p>Ground rent: £290 per annum</p><p></p><p>SERVICES</p><p>Mains drainage, water and electricity are all connected</p><p></p><p>LOCAL AUTHORITY</p><p>Somerset Council</p><p></p><p>COUNCIL TAX</p><p>Band 'D'</p><p></p><p>EPC RATING</p><p>Rating 'C'</p><p></p><p>VIEWING</p><p>Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: </p><p></p><p>DIRECTIONS</p><p>From our office in Broad Street turn left in St. John's Street. Continue along St. John's Street and at the end of the road turn left into South Street. Continue for approx. 50 metres and take the first right into The Cloisters.</p>