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" Located in one of the most sought after positions in Wells, is this desirable three bedroom family home, which is currently in need of refurbishment. The property is situated in a quiet residential location on the east of the city, within easy walking distance of the centre, offering elevated views, generous gardens, garage and off road parking. EPC rating D.


Available for the first time in over 40 years, and set in one of the most sought after positions in Wells, this desirable 1970s house has been a wonderful family home over the years and is now in need of general refurbishment, however, offers fantastic potential to improve throughout, as well as potential to extend STPP . The accommodation offers generously proportioned spaces in a traditional layout and with several full depth windows, affording it a light and airy feel throughout. The main entrance hall provides a welcoming area, along with a handy ground floor cloakroom and stairs up to the first floor, whilst to the left and running the full depth of the property is a bright and spacious sitting⁄dining room with sliding patio doors opening onto the rear garden. A fitted kitchen adjoins the dining area to the rear, which offers garden access and leads back into the main entrance hall, while three bedrooms, including two generous doubles, are on the first floor. All the bedrooms are of excellent proportions with the smaller of the three having previously been used as both a nursery and a study, which will appeal to those needing to work from home or with younger children. A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.

The historic and picturesque City of Wells is the smallest City in England and is recognised for its beautiful period properties and historic buildings. Wells is located within beautiful countryside between the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Somerset Levels. The City of Wells offers fantastic schooling options that are all commutable from the development including; St Cuthbert‘s C of E Infant School, St Joseph & St Teresa Cathedral Primary School, Stoberry Park Junior School, Wells Blue School and private schooling including Wells Cathedral School. Further private schools can be found locally at Downside School, Millfield School and All Hallows. There is a variety of local amenities on hand such as a range of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and banks. You can also find the local cinema, churches, leisure centre, golf course, Wells rugby and football club, Bishops Palace and Gardens, Wells Cathedral and local Churches. Wells also holds the very popular local market twice a week, on a Wednesday and Saturday. Wells offers easy reach of major communications and infrastructure links with the A303 approximately 16 miles, Bath and Bristol are both located approximately 20 miles and the M5 can be found approximately 21 miles away.

18 Drake Road occupies a pleasant, elevated spot with gardens to both the front and rear. It is approached via a hardstanding driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles, with further gated access to the rear garden. The grounds to the rear are laid to a combination of patio and shingle, complementing the lawn and the variety of colourful flora and mature shrubs. There is also a single garage set off the initial drive. Not only could this make a safe environment for childrens play and pets, it also offers a wonderful canvas for keen gardeners and is a superb spot for alfresco dining and entertaining in the warmer months. To the front, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn and partially bounded by established hedgerow. "