Property description

An attractive period house set in a quiet village location with beautifully presented accommodation including: Hall, 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Utility, Boot Room, Cloakroom, Master Suite with Dressing Room and En Suite, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Gardens, Garage, Stables & Paddock approaching 1 acre.

THE ORCHARDS, LONG STREET, GALHAMPTON, YEOVIL, BA22 7AY

About the area
The Orchards is set in a pretty lane on the edge of the semi rural village of Galhampton which offers a thriving and friendly community, an active village hall and a parish church and is home to the annual 'Party In The Park. The nearby market town of Castle Cary is known for its numerous high quality shops and local amenities, including a doctors surgery, post office, butchers, two bakers, chemist, banks, tea shops, restaurants, public houses, a post office and library. The town also has well regarded schooling including a primary school and Ansford Academy. There is a mainline station to London Paddington and the West Country and 3miles to the south is the A303 road link giving good road access. The Abbey town of Sherborne is also within a short drive. Both Yeovil and Bath are within easy commuting distance and the area has an excellent choice of both state and independent schools including Hazlegrove, Millfield and the schools at Sherborne and Bruton.

Accommodation
The Orchards is an attractive period house with mellow local stone elevations under mainly tiled roofs. The property originally dates back about 200 years but has been extended and improved to provide an extremely spacious and comfortable family home. A wide entrance hall opens to the sitting room and dining room. The sitting room has a Minster stone fireplace surround with Jetmaster gas fire and the dining room has a large brick inglenook fireplace and slate hearth with inset Efel oil burning stove and cupboards to each side.

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A light and bright breakfast room adjoins the kitchen and has a dual aspect and French doors opening to the terrace and rear garden. The kitchen is a feature of the property, being extremely well fitted and equipped. There is a cream four oven AGA, an integrated Neff four ring induction hob, under worktop oven and dishwasher and a good range of cupboards and drawers with granite worktops. A large island breakfast bar with built in cupboards and wine rack completes this striking room. A useful boot room with flagstone floor opens to a large covered area with door to the large integral double garage.

First Floor
On the first floor is a spacious landing with doors to the Master Suite with large vaulted ceiling bedroom, bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle and a dressing room with built in wardrobes and cupboards. There are four further bedrooms (one currently used as a study) and a well fitted family bathroom. All the bedrooms overlook the garden and paddock at the rear or over an apple orchard to the front.

Gardens and Grounds
To the side of the house is a large gravelled parking and turning area with access to the integral 32' long garage with electrically operated roller shutter door and space for at least two cars and workshop space at the rear. A five bar gate leads from the parking area to a further area of hard standing and a timber stable block comprising two loose boxes, tack room and garden machinery store. The front garden is paved and screened from the village road by a mature hedge. A paved pathway with two mill stones reclaimed from a nearby mill leads to the porch and front door. The main areas of garden lie to the rear and side of the house with large lawns bordered by well stocked and colourful herbaceous and shrub beds and featuring a lovely copper beech tree. A wide paved terrace and old well adjoin the rear of the house.

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A circular gazebo with cedar shingle roof with heating and power provides an excellent space for summer entertaining. Beyond the beech tree is a low stone wall and a further lawned area with young apple trees. A further stone wall with wrought iron gate leads from the garden through to the paddock which is bound by mature woodland trees including hazel, may and elder. This paddock is also approached via a five bar gate leading to the stable block. Small vegetable area with aluminum greenhouse. The garden and grounds are well fenced and private, extending to around 1 acres in total.

Directions
On entering Galhampton on the A371 turn into the village by the old garage. Proceed down the village road and then bear left into Long Street. Continue down Long Street, passing the village hall on your right and The Orchards will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

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. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Property Features :

• Attractive mellow stone period hosue
• Set in a quiet village location
• Surrounded by open countryside
• Beautifully presented throughout
• Master suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom