ORCHARD HOUSE WEST BRADLEY, Nr. GLASTONBURY
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ORCHARD HOUSE WEST BRADLEY, Nr. GLASTONBURY, BA6 8PB Wells 8 miles, Castle Cary 7 miles, Glastonbury 6 miles, Street 8 miles, Yeovil 16 miles, Bath 24 miles, Bristol 30 miles (all approx.) ORCHARD HOUSE, WEST BRADLEY, Nr. GLASTONBURY, BA6 8PB Wells 8 miles, Castle Cary 7 miles, Glastonbury 6 miles, Street 8 miles, Yeovil 16 miles, Bath 24 miles, Bristol 30 miles (all approx.) A delightful Georgian former farmhouse (not listed) in a peaceful village setting in beautiful countryside between Glastonbury and Castle Cary. The house has great charm and character and generous accommodation including a reception hall, a 29ft. drawing room, an open plan sitting and dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, utility, 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Some improvement and modernisation works are required and are totally justified by the property and its location. Outside are mature gardens of over half an acre together with various stores and garages. Offers are invited in the region of £650,000. About the Area Glastonbury, Wells and Castle Cary Wells is the smallest city in England (population 10,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills. There is a central market place (local markets twice a week), many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace, a small but busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities. Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre throughout history and further back into the times of legends. There was a Celtic monastery here by 500AD which, during the next 1000 years evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and is now a thriving market town and a major tourist venue. Castle Cary is another delightful historic town which lies to the east and which has a main line train station to London. West Bradley and Parbrook Lie closely together and are both extremely popular being in beautiful unspoilt countryside, remaining truly rural with little traffic and being very accessible. Close by are the villages of Baltonsborough, West Pennard and Butleigh which have primary schools, post office/general stores, pubs and very active and friendly communities with many local societies of sporting, cultural and community interests. The A303 is 10 miles south whilst Bath and Bristol are within commuting distance and less than 30 miles away. There are very good state schools and independent schools nearby including Strode, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, All Hallows, Downside and the Bruton and Sherborne schools. Orchard House stands alongside a quiet lane screened and protected by well established hedges with a drive leading in to a parking area on the north side of the house. Orchard House dates back to the 18th century, extended in the Regency period and whilst not listed retains many original details including the latticed windows, flagstones, a fine marble fireplace and the elegant well proportioned drawing room. The generous accommodation provides plenty of good living space (with oil central heating) and ample scope for updating. The entrance to the property is on the north side into a hall which has flagstones and an attractive inglenook fireplace. The adjacent pantry could be incorporated to make this a larger hall or a small reception room. The drawing room lies on the southern side and is a fine room measuring nearly 30ft being light and airy with a garden door flanked by two windows. The marble fireplace has a wood burner and shelved side alcoves whilst the floor beneath the carpets is probably flagstones. The kitchen has various fitted cupboards, a solid fuel Rayburn, electric ovens and hob and leads through to a double reception room with a dual aspect and a fireplace again with a wood burner. This combined sitting and dining room would make a fabulous "living kitchen" being in the heart of the house. Off the room is a utility/boiler room and cloakroom. There are two staircases and the main one rises to a landing which gives access to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second staircase leads to the main bedroom which has a door into the second bathroom and also a door into the 6th bedroom. These 2 connecting bedrooms could be adapted to provide a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. Outside adjacent to the parking area is a timber garage and also a stone garage which incorporates a store and also has a lean to green house. Also in the gardens is a timber office and several stores. The grounds are mature and quite delightful with lawned areas separated by yew and box hedges and specimen shrubs and trees including holly, laurel, bay, horse chestnut and beech. In addition there is an orchard area with apple trees and a vegetable garden. These gardens are sunny and well sheltered by field hedges and enjoy total privacy. Directions From Glastonbury take the A361 road towards Shepton Mallet and Pilton. Pass Millfield Prep and after nearly 2 miles turn right towards Baltonsborough. Continue for a mile and take the first left.. A short distance on at the T junction turn right. Continue for about 1 .25 miles and take the second turn right into Bradley Lane signposted Hornblotton and Lydford. Orchard House is about 400 yards along on the right hand side. Post Code BA6 8PB 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. 1, Priory Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1SR - Tel.01749 670079 - [email protected] .