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THE WHITE HOUSE,
71 PORTWAY, WELLS, BA5 2BJ
A rare example of a detached Art Deco property built in 1934 and enjoying an excellent position in easy walking distance of the centre and enjoying superb views over Wells.
Lots of living space with a hall, cloakroom, sitting room, a large study previously a dining room , kitchen breakfast room, conservatory, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate loo and a second floor landing study possible occasional bedroom leading onto a huge roof terrace with panoramic views.
Outside is a neat, manageable garden plus parking space.
Location
The White House is well positioned in the popular residential area of Portway. The house stands well back from the road which leads westwards towards Cheddar and Wedmore. It s in comfortable walking distance of the High Street, schools and other amenities.
Description
The White House retains many of the art deco details and has considerable charm and appeal. The front door, with inset stain glass window, opens to a hall with a cloakroom and the staircase.
The dual aspect sitting room has a dado rail, fireplace with inset gas fire and French doors into the garden. Adjacent is the dining room which has recently been used as a home office. It also has scope for use as a large ground bedroom.
The kitchen dining room has fitted units with space for a range cooker and dishwasher, a sunny dual aspect and ample area for a table for six people to dine. French doors open out to the conservatory, a wonderful additional sitting area with views and French doors opening out to the enclosed rear gardens.
Beautiful, original curved Crittall windows illuminate the staircase leading up to the first floor landing. All three of the bedrooms are doubles in size, one of which having a Juliette balcony with gorgeous views towards Wells Cathedral and all of the rooms have views overlooking the gardens. The fully tiled shower room includes a large walk in shower and wash basin with a separate w c adjacent.
Stairs rise to the second floor with a further room which could be used as a study, playroom, reading room or occasional bedroom, if desired. A door opens to the large roof terrace with incredible views over the city the Cathedral and southwards to the Tor.
Outside
The garden has been designed to be low maintenance with paving for outside furniture and entertaining. Within the garden are flower beds planted with abundance of flowers and shrubs, along with a pond, potting shed and block built store attached to the house. Access can be had to the side of the house which also leads to the parking area which can accommodate two cars. The driveway is owned by this property with a right of access for one neighbouring house with shared maintenance.
Other points
Freehold.
EPC Rating Band D. Mains services, gas central heating and double glazing. Council Tax Band E
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.
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DIRECTIONS
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From the Wells office follow signs for Cheddar on the A371 onto Portway. Just beyond the traffic lights 71 Portway can be found on the left hand side after the turning.
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Available
For Sale
4 beds
Detached
18 days on market
Tax band E
495 sqm plot
