Summary - CATHEDRAL GREEN HOUSE CATHEDRAL GREEN WELLS BA5 2UB
4 bed 4 bath Terraced
Prestigious central home with spectacular cathedral views and generous living space.
Grade II* listed 17th/18th-century townhouse with abundant period detail
An exceptional Grade II* townhouse occupying a premier position on Cathedral Green, directly facing Wells Cathedral. With around 3,600 sq ft of elegantly proportioned rooms, the house combines grand Georgian detailing and earlier historic fabric — ornate plasterwork, high ceilings, sash windows, panelling and a dramatic 37 ft x 22 ft family sitting room with cathedral views. The property includes inner and front courtyards, a large first-floor terrace and extensive cellars, delivering flexible living and entertaining spaces for a growing family or those who cherish period character.
Practicalities are straightforward but important: the gardens on The Green are not included in the curtilage, and parking is not owned with the house (a rented space is currently used nearby and continuation is subject to availability). The Grade II* listed status preserves architectural significance but will restrict alterations and can complicate repairs and modernisation. Council tax is described as quite expensive and the immediate area records higher local crime rates, which prospective buyers should factor into their considerations.
This is a rare opportunity to own a historic, prominently sited home in the heart of Wells, close to top schools and the market. The house will particularly suit buyers wanting a showpiece family residence, collectors of period architecture, or those seeking a high-profile central home to customise within the constraints of listed status. Services such as mobile and broadband are average, and the small plot means outdoor space is primarily the terraces and courtyards rather than extensive gardens.
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