Summary - 5 Sheldon Drive BA5 2HB
1 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Low-cost, extendable one-bedroom home near Wells city centre.
- One double bedroom with built-in storage
- Full planning permission for two-storey extension (ref 2024/1852/HSE)
- Driveway for two cars plus extra allocated space
- South-facing rear garden with shed
- Compact living: c.411 sq ft, limited internal space
- Medium flood risk—may affect insurance costs
- Area shows deprivation indicators; resale demand varies
- Freehold; very low council tax
This compact one-bedroom end-of-terrace in Wells suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking low-maintenance living close to the city centre. The house packs practical features into a modest footprint: off-street parking for two, a south-facing rear garden with shed, and double glazing with gas central heating. Council tax is very low, helping keep ongoing costs down.
A strong value driver is the recently granted full planning permission (Feb 2025, ref 2024/1852/HSE) for a two-storey extension to add a large kitchen/diner, cloakroom WC and an extra double bedroom upstairs. That consent gives clear potential to increase living space and rental or resale value, subject to completing the works.
Buyers should note the property is small (approximately 411 sq ft) and will suit singles, couples or buy-to-let investors rather than families needing multiple bedrooms. Flooding risk is rated medium for the area, and the neighbourhood sits in a wider “hampered aspiration” classification with local deprivation indicators. Crime is average. These factors affect insurance, resale and long-term demand and should be considered alongside the planning upside.
Overall this is a straightforward, affordable freehold property offering immediate use or the option to develop under permitted plans. It’s best for someone prioritising a central Wells location, low running costs, and clear scope to add space with the approved extension.
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