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Orchards & Orchards Hollow Townsend, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AU

Crewkerne 8 miles • Taunton 12 Miles • Yeovil 14 Miles An impressive period house, on the edge of Ilminster, with stunning countryside views together with a separate 3 bedroom cottage, equestrian facilities and 2.3 acres of land

• Stunning Rural Views • Substantial Period House • 6 Bedrooms • 4 Reception Room • 3 Bed Detached Cottage • 2.3 Acres of Land • Walled Garden • Outdoor School & Stabling

Stags 5 Hammet Street The London Office Taunton 40 St James’s Place Somerset TA1 1RZ London Tel: 01823 256625 SW1A 1NS Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7839 0888 stags.co.uk Orchards.qxp_Stags 01/06/2015 14:49 Page 4

Situation Somerset: South and West. The property is built of mellow stone under a pitched tiled roof and has very attractive gabled elevations with stone mullion and leaded light windows. There are many Orchards and Orchards Hollow are situated on the outskirts of the historic market town of Ilminster in South Somerset and are just a short walk to the thriving Arts Centre, shops, Minster and first period character features throughout to include exposed beams, stone mullion windows, timber schools. Their southerly aspect and views overlooking the surrounding countryside give them a panelled cupboards, large open fireplaces with ancient inscriptions and a walled garden. The very private rural feel. property provides very spacious accommodation with most of the rooms enjoying a lovely southerly aspect to take full advantage of the country views. The separate cottage, Orchards The properties are conveniently situated with easy access to major road routes, being 12 miles Hollow, again is an attractive stone and tiled property. This is situated at the end of the drive that from the county town of Taunton with a fast rail link to Paddington, 8 miles from Crewkerne with a provides access to Orchards and is a detached 3 bed house with a very private garden. This rail link to Waterloo and 14 miles from Yeovil. Both Bristol and Exeter airports are within a one property, again, enjoys views over open countryside and has spacious, flexible accommodation. hour drive. There are excellent state and private schools in the area including Perrott Hill, Huish Episcopi Overall this is a highly attractive package and offers potential for a variety of different purchasers. Academy, Chilton Cantelo and Hazelgrove. There is also access to excellent schools in Taunton and Wellington via school transport. Orchards In detail the accommodation comprises a stable door, which provides access to the rear entrance Description hall with stairs rising to the first floor and stairs down to the cellar, which is currently used as a Orchards is mentioned in the latest Pevsner Architectural Guide to the Buildings of England laundry room. There is a downstairs cloakroom, a study with fine views south over the gardens Orchards.qxp_Stags 01/06/2015 14:49 Page 5

and a door provides access to the utility room which contains the boiler, has a two and a half bowl rise to the first floor as well as stairs leading down to a further cellar area. There is a downstairs single drainer Franke sink unit, a range of cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine and cloakroom and a door leads to the large drawing room. The drawing room has lovely views south tumble dryer. over the garden, together with a feature fireplace with wooden surround and panelling over. There The kitchen, which was featured in 25 Beautiful Kitchens magazine, is a stunning dual aspect is a door from the drawing room back into the conservatory. room with a handmade Robert Charles fitted units with a central island. There are granite worktops First Floor and an oak worktop on the central island. There is an original fitted dresser and the breakfast area has a feature Hamstone fireplace. A window seat provides fine views south. A door leads to the On the first floor, the property has five double bedrooms. The master bedroom suite is an excellent pantry with original fitted cupboards, as well as a further door back to the utility room. room with views south over the gardens and there is a dressing room with fitted cupboards, as well as a large en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, low level WC, and wash hand basin. From the kitchen there is access to the dining room. This is a beautiful room which links to the Bedroom two also benefits from an en-suite shower room and there is a family bathroom, as well conservatory and centres on a feature stone fireplace with inscriptions. The conservatory links as a separate WC. back to the kitchen as well as providing access to the gardens and offers excellent space, currently used for dining. Second Floor From the dining room there is access to the main entrance hall where a front door leads out onto On the second floor there is a further bedroom (six) which provides access to the substantial full the courtyard with steps leading up to the main parking area. From the entrance hall, further stairs height attic area. Orchards.qxp_Stags 01/06/2015 14:50 Page 6

Gardens The gardens of Orchards are an impressive feature and comprise gently sloping lawns with extensive flower and shrub borders, which gradually lead down to steps providing access to the former tennis court. The former tennis court has potential to be reinstated or provides an ideal croquet lawn. There is a delightful summerhouse, ideal for enjoying the summer weather and there is a substantial south facing walled garden. This has been very productive over the years and offers a great deal of flexibility. Orchards Hollow Orchards Hollow is a charming detached house, which has recently been upgraded, built of stone elevations underneath a tiled roof. The front door leads into an entrance hall with stairs up to the first floor, as well as providing access to the study. There is a fully fitted utility room, a newly installed kitchen, a dining room with views over the car parking area and there is a sitting room with double doors opening out onto the garden. On the first floor, the property has three bedrooms, the master bedroom enjoying lovely views over open countryside, as well as benefitting from an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom and a separate WC. Orchards Hollow was used as offices for many years, where the current owners ran their business, before being turned back into a home. Outside The gardens of Orchards Hollow are directly south and comprise a decking/patio area, areas of lawn with flower and shrub borders and steps leading down to a lower garden level. Outbuildings Orchards and Orchards Hollow is currently set up as an equestrian establishment and there is a double stone built stable block, as well as various store buildings. Land The land is divided up into various enclosures and also includes an outdoor arena. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose. Orchards.qxp_Stags 01/06/2015 14:50 Page 7

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 620.1 Sq Metres 6675 Sq Ft (Excludes Restricted Head Height & Outbuildings / Includes Cottage)

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Loft Room Loft Room Bedroom 6 4.32 x 3.51m 4.57 x 3.51m 6.30 x 3.28m 14'2 x 11'6 15' x 11'6 20'8 x 10'9

Bin Store

Stable Stable 3.45 x 3.45m 3.45 x 3.45m 11'4 x 11'4 11'4 x 11'4 Second Floor

Bedroom 5 4.50 x 3.05m 14'9 x 10' Outbuilding 2 Outbuilding 3

Bedroom 4 4.09 x 4.04m Down 13'5 x 13'3

Bedroom 1 Up 6.96 x 4.42m Dressing Bedroom 3 22'10 x 14'6 Room 5.13 x 4.19m 16'10 x 13'9 Stable 4.06 x 3.35m Stable 13'4 x 11' 4.01 x 2.92m 13'2 x 9'7 Bedroom 2 3.35 x 3.12m 11' x 10'3

Down Outbuilding 1

First Floor

Conservatory 4.62 x 3.73m 15'2 x 12'3 Study 3.51 x 3.05m 11'6 x 10' Sitting Room Bedroom 3 6.81 x 4.88m 3.96 x 2.97m 22'4 x 16' 13' x 9'9 Drawing Room Bedroom 1 Down Drawing Room 5.79 x 2.97m 6.22 x 3.76m 5.41 x 4.19m 19' x 9'9 Laundry Cellar Kitchen / 20'5 x 12'4 Breakfast Room 17'9 x 13'9 3.30 x 3.05m 9.86 x 2.06m Up 10'10 x 10' 32'4 x 6'9 8.53 x 5.28m 28' x 17'4 Dining Room Up 5.49 x 4.50m 18' x 14'9 Utility Bedroom 2 3.35 x 2.44m Kitchen Dining Room 4.01 x 3.05m 11' x 8' 4.06 x 2.69m 4.01 x 3.00m 13'2 x 10' 13'4 x 8'10 13'2 x 9'10 Lower Ground Floor 2 Up Up

Down Cottage Up First Floor Lower Ground Floor Utility Ground Floor 1 3.66 x 2.08m Study 12' x 6'10 Down Cloak 2.29 x 2.24m Room 7'6 x 7'4

Cottage Ground Floor Orchards.qxp_Stags 01/06/2015 14:50 Page 8