Property description
An impressive detached five bedroom family home set within half an acre of south facing grounds with a swimming pool and breathtaking views. EPC:E
DESCRIPTION Orchard House is an impressive detached five bedroom family home set within half an acre of south facing grounds with a swimming pool and breathtaking views. The property was originally built in an orchard in 1973 and has been improved by the current owners over recent years. Upon entering the property is an entrance porch for storage of coats and shoes and a large entrance hall with understairs cupboard and downstairs cloakroom. The accommodation comprises a large triple aspect sitting room with a bay window to the front, sliding doors into a conservatory and a wood burner with stone surround and wooden mantelpiece. The conservatory benefits from integral custom made blinds, two doors opening out onto the patio and gorgeous views towards Glastonbury Tor. The kitchen/breakfast/family room has been beautifully finished, it features a range of wall and base units with granite work surfaces, dishwasher, electric oven and microwave, an island for extra storage and induction hob along with a large larder cupboard with automatic light. The room has space for a dining table and a snug area beneath the window which has a door leading out into the gardens. A separate formal dining room has sliding glass doors opening from the entrance hall and would be a perfect space for entertaining comfortably accommodating a table for eight to twelve people. The utility room accessed from the kitchen houses the boiler, a large traditional walk-in larder, store cupboard and a door onto the patio. Completing the downstairs is a large office which could easily work as either a play room or an extra double bedroom if required.
The first floor landing has a large airing cupboard, which houses a large hot water tank, and leads to all five double bedrooms, four of which look over the views and gardens. The master bedroom is dual aspect taking advantage of the stunning views. Built in wardrobes to one end of the room create a dressing area with a secret door to access eaves storage. The en-suite has been upgraded to a high standard with a Jaccuzi bath with shower head attachment and head rests, heated towel rail and walk in shower which features a rain shower head, hand shower and body jets. Bedroom two has a built in cupboard and an ensuite shower room, there is also a useful cupboard opposite (accessed from the landing). Three further double bedrooms overlook the unspoiled south facing views, one of which has a sink and vanity unit and another having a wall of built in wardrobes. Currently bedroom 3 and bedroom 4 have been opened up with sliding doors to create an office space and bedroom space, this could easily be removed and a wall returned to make them two separate double bedrooms again. The family bathroom has a bath, separate shower, heated towel rail and window to the side of the house. A fully monitored fire and intruder alarm system is installed with keypads both upstairs and downstairs.
OUTSIDE Approaching Orchard House from the heart of West Horrington is a 50 metre driveway that opens up to accommodate parking for at least 5/6 cars. The gardens are predominently south facing and laid to lawn with a variety of trees, shrubs, bushes and a wisteria on the back of the house. A large patio area accessed from the conservatory and kitchen is a perfect space for outside entertaining with the most gorgeous view over the gardens and unspoiled countryside views beyond. Steps lead down to the garden which is enclosed by stone walling and fencing. The swimming pool has recently been re-lined, it has a patio for sun loungers, a summer house and a store/pool house under the top patio. To the front of the house is the 'Donkey House' a small barn which could be used for storage of bikes and tools. Lapsed Planning consent was previously granted for the erection of a double garage, exercise room and studio.
LOCATION The highly sought after village of West Horrington lies only a few minutes' drive to the north east of Wells and boasts one of the area's most popular primary schools (within walking distance).
Wells is the smallest cathedral city in England. It caters for most everyday needs, offering good shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs, a cinema, churches of most denominations, together with open-air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Schools are plentiful with the Cathedral School, the Blue School and a choice of primary schools in Wells, Millfield School in Street and Downside school in Stratton-on-the-Fosse are easily accessible.
There are good road connections to Bristol, Bath, the motorway system and Bristol Airport, with rail links from Castle Cary (about 20 minutes drive away) to London Paddington.
TENURE Freehold
HEATING Oil fired central heating
SERVICES Mains water and electricity are both connected. Drainage is via septic tank.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet. BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648999
COUNCIL TAX Band 'G'
EPC RATING Rating 'E'
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524
DIRECTIONS From Wells take the B3139 signposted to Bath. Continue to the village of Horrington passing the school on your right hand side. Turn left just after the school into West Horrington. Follow the road until you come to Middle Farm and then bear sharp right. A few metres along the road take a left hand turning. Orchard House is the third property on your left.
Property Features :
- Desirable village
- Spacious detached house
- Five bedrooms
- Generous kitchen/breakfast/family room
- Study