Ford Street, WELLINGTON
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Three-Bedroom Detached Character Property
- 15th Century
- Planning Permission for Single Store Extension
- Three Large Double Bedrooms
- Separate One-Bedroom Annex
- Off Grid Living Possible
Description
SUMMARY
A charming cottage situated on Ford Road in Wellington, offering character and potential in a popular semi-rural location. Woodlands Cottage presents an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a home with individuality, set within easy reach of Wellington’s amenities and transport links.
DESCRIPTION
Woodlands Cottage is a unique and versatile property offering generous accommodation, self-contained annex living, and exciting future potential, all set in a desirable location on Ford Road in Wellington.
The main cottage is well arranged and full of character. The ground floor comprises a comfortable lounge and a separate dining room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The fitted galley-style kitchen provides practical workspace and storage, complemented by a separate utility room, keeping household tasks neatly tucked away.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from its own en-suite, making the accommodation ideal for families, guests, or multi-generational living.
In addition, the property includes a separate one-bedroom annex, complete with its own en-suite shower room. This flexible space is ideal for extended family, guest accommodation or home working.
Externally, Woodlands Cottage benefits from a range of outbuildings, offering excellent storage and further scope for alternative uses. The property also presents the exciting possibility of off-grid living, appealing to buyers seeking a more sustainable lifestyle.
Planning permission has been granted for a single-storey extension, providing an excellent opportunity to further enhance and personalise the main house.
Combining character, flexibility, and development potential, Woodlands Cottage is a rare opportunity for purchasers seeking a distinctive home.
Entrance Porch
Feature Wooden Porch.
Entrance Hall
Staircase Rising to First Floor Landing. Under stair Cupboard.
Sitting Room 14' 10" Max x 12' 1" Max ( 4.52m Max x 3.68m Max )
Carpeted. Radiator. Fireplace. Two Windows.
Dining Room 11' 10" x 11' 9" ( 3.61m x 3.58m )
Wooden Flooring. Fireplace with Electric Fire. Two Windows.
Kitchen 31' 1" Max x 7' 7" Max ( 9.47m Max x 2.31m Max )
Galley-Style Kitchen. Stone Slab Flooring. Various Wall and Base Units with Work top Over. Range-Style Cooker. Space and Plumbing for Dishwasher. Space for Fridge Freezer. Radiator. One and a Half Sink Unit with Drainer and Mixer Tap Over.
Utility Room
Stone Slab Flooring. Space and Plumbing for Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer. Wall and Base Units with Work top Over. Door to Outside.
Cloakroom
WC and Wash Hand Basin.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One 14' 10" Max x 11' 11" Max ( 4.52m Max x 3.63m Max )
Large Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Radiator. Two Windows.
En-Suite
Lino Flooring. Radiator. Window. Suite comprising Bath, WC and Wash Hand Basin.
Bedroom Two 17' 11" Max x 7' 7" Max ( 5.46m Max x 2.31m Max )
Large Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Radiator. Two Windows.
En-Suite
Wooden Flooring. Window. Suite comprising Shower, WC and Wash hand Basin.
Bedroom Three 12' Max x 9' 11" Max ( 3.66m Max x 3.02m Max )
Large Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Two radiators. Window.
En-Suite
Tiled Flooring. Window. Suite comprising Shower, WC and Wash hand Basin.
Annex
Kitchen 11' 5" Max x 8' 8" Max ( 3.48m Max x 2.64m Max )
Wood Flooring. Wall and base units with work surfaces over. Eye level oven, hob and extractor hood. Space for white goods.
Lounge 18' 6" Max x 10' 7" Max ( 5.64m Max x 3.23m Max )
Wood Flooring. Stairs to Bedroom & En-Suite. Two Windows. Two Radiators.
Bedroom 15' 8" x 10' 7" ( 4.78m x 3.23m )
Double Bedroom on Balcony Upstairs. Carpeted. Velux Style Window. Radiator.
En-Suite
Suite comprising Shower, WC and Wash hand Basin.
Double Garage/Workshop 27' 7" x 17' 9" ( 8.41m x 5.41m )
Concrete and timber framed with galvanised roof.
Shed 23' 5" x 11' 7" ( 7.14m x 3.53m )
Currently being used as a goat shed.
Rear Garden
Approx one acre
Parking
Multi parking spaces, and plenty of space to extend the driveway if required.
Agents Note
The property benefits from Solar panels
Sewerage is serviced by means of a septic tank
Please note the property is Non Standard Construction - Stone flint and thatched
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,733 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains, Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating, Eco-Friendly System
- Broadband
- Cable Internet
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- No Wheelchair Access
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Rear Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Wellesley Park Primary School0.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 0 to 11
- Pupils
- 271
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St John's Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 219
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Beech Grove Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 244
- Type
- Community school
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 278
- Type
- Free schools
- Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Court Fields School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Castle School5.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bishop Fox's School5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kingsmead Academy6.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 892
- Type
- Academy converter
- Uffculme School6.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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